who has installed a replacement dash?
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The gauges on the center console are just Autometer Sport Comps, the bezels are standard on the gauges. I bought them from Egauges.com...looks like they have some sexy new Sport Comp II's with LED lighting.
Now, quit messing around and show us pictures!
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ok, a few gratuitous shots
![](http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/sand_wood/IMG_1652.jpg)
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Now, where am I looking for wiring in and out of the orange control box for the airbags? Anyone have a good photo of the actual group of wires you have to cut?
![](http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/sand_wood/IMG_1652.jpg)
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Now, where am I looking for wiring in and out of the orange control box for the airbags? Anyone have a good photo of the actual group of wires you have to cut?
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Looks good, well done!
I started to marvel at the sight of a working dash clock...and then realized it doesn't agree with the 968 clock in the console, LOL![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Any before shots of the dash so we can better appreciate your hard work?
I started to marvel at the sight of a working dash clock...and then realized it doesn't agree with the 968 clock in the console, LOL
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Any before shots of the dash so we can better appreciate your hard work?
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thanks for the kudos. it was an enjoyable project. I don't know what to do with my 2 clocks! The analog one isn't even connected right now. I was hoping to use two cubbies in the console, instead of a radio (no need for a radio), but the cubby doesn't fit well in the upper slot.
the old dash was badly cracked and starting to warp. this pic gives some idea
the old dash was badly cracked and starting to warp. this pic gives some idea
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Seriously though, does anyone know where the connectors coming out of that orange airbag brain box are? I felt around with my hands and didn't feel any connections, and i couldn't see any either.
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The wire bundle come out of the back of the orange airbag controller. Those wires go to a round rubber connector. If you unplug the module, the car won't start until you jumper two pins - I don't recall off the top of my head which ones. Are you keeping the passenger side airbag or disabling the whole shebang?
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disabling it, so from what I gather I only need to cut the correct wires and then plug the connector back in. why do these things always have to be in the spot you can't see? thanks for the tip CurtP
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thanks for the kudos. it was an enjoyable project. I don't know what to do with my 2 clocks! The analog one isn't even connected right now. I was hoping to use two cubbies in the console, instead of a radio (no need for a radio), but the cubby doesn't fit well in the upper slot.
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I have my original harness out of my car. I'll look tonight to see if I still have the jumper wire stuck in the plug. I'll take a picture of it if I do. There is nothing left of my airbag system. New dash is a non-airbag version and I've removed the two sensors too. The airbag dash is HEAVY (with the passenger side airbag in place).