My local "supermarket" auto part shops only had the 4 prong (normally open) type - ended up at NAPA $11 ea - A bit ? pricey but they were quality units, should hold up well over the years..
I have the 4 pins on now but waiting for the new 5 pins to come in.
I did try the 5 pin from checker but they keept blowing the fuse. I checked the module and it's sending extra voltage to the marker lights causing the fuse to blow.
At least the two I bought did, they were the only ones checker carried. They also seam pretty cheap, so I'd suggest you not use these!
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DeJon CAI, IC Pipes
Magnaflow, Opel Badges, Tail Lights, Back Up Light.
Hahn Intercooler, Westers Race Tune. http://www.discounttiredirect.com
I found an easier way. At least on the sky. No idea how the solstice is wireloomed, but based on the pictures it is a tiny bit different.
1)Follow the side marker wireing (in the loom) where it meets with the loom to the turn signal. Both go into a larger loom.
2)Cut the electrical tape with a razor blade on the larger piece of loo from the point where the two meet and go 6 inches. Gently so you do not accidently cut the wires. Remove the electrical tape and pull the wires out.
3) There is one set of 4 wires to the front turn signal (blue, black, purple, brown). Seperate out the blue and black.
4) The other set is 2 wires for the side marker (black and brown). Cut this brown wire, strip back, and connect female spades to each end. Connect one side to 87A and the other to 30
5) Refering to step 3, tap the blue and black. Using a wire tap, and a 4 inch piece of wire with end connectors, connect the blue to 85 and black to 86.
6) bundle and place wires back into loom. Use black electrical tape to tidy up, and secure relay with black zip tie.
I found this to be better than running cables all over and you do not have to remove any connectors.
Pictures tomorrow.
Kudo's to DeepBlueGXP and Dipolley for this mod. Dipolley's layout is perfect, however I had to do it the Florida way
Befor step one wait for the outside temp to drop to 90 and humidity around 90 as well during step 2 wipe your sweat of the car and swat at the mosquito's.
During step 3 and 4, check for tropical storms and hurricanes...swat at bugs adjust your boy's..pull up pant's.
During step 5 wipe off more sweat; you realize how dirty the engine compartments..yell back at the wife "it's none of your' business"...start swearing at the bugs...check for rain
After step 6; you realize that you can accomplish anything (that someone else spells out for you) and how heavy your clothing becomes when it's soaked with sweat...pull your pants up again..adjust the boy's swat at more bugs and be thankfull for no storms.
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Kudo's to DeepBlueGXP and Dipolley for this mod. Dipolley's layout is perfect, however I had to do it the Florida way
Befor step one wait for the outside temp to drop to 90 and humidity around 90 as well during step 2 wipe your sweat of the car and swat at the mosquito's.
During step 3 and 4, check for tropical storms and hurricanes...swat at bugs adjust your boy's..pull up pant's.
During step 5 wipe off more sweat; you realize how dirty the engine compartments..yell back at the wife "it's none of your' business"...start swearing at the bugs...check for rain
After step 6; you realize that you can accomplish anything (that someone else spells out for you) and how heavy your clothing becomes when it's soaked with sweat...pull your pants up again..adjust the boy's swat at more bugs and be thankfull for no storms.
When following Dipolley's method I had to switch the position of the Blue and Black taped wires in order for it to work properly. This may be the relays I bought, or he just transposed the numbers. EIther way, this is an awesome mod!
Ordered my relays from the aforementioned place on line. Bought a few extra so if anyone in TBR wants it done. Relays should be here this week. Looks like an easy mod and enhances the car.
Just bought mine from PepBoys...the Brand is BWD and their part number is R3177...it is 5 prong and made in China...here goes nothing...dum de dum dum
It has on the module the same diagram as DeepBlue has...although the unit does not have the availability to put a screw into it...i liked that module better.
Last edited by marlboromike : 09-03-2008 at 05:22 PM.
MM, let me know how it turns out and if you are doing the first or second version (with spade connection). I'd like to know which is easier and better able to be kept out of harm's way.
I just ordered the relays from the website, but I also discovered they have pre-wired plugs for the relay so all you have to do is splice the wires to the cut wires you make in the car wiring! How simple is that! And if the relay should die, pop it out and put new one in!
Just an idea!
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North Beach, MD
09 Black 2.4 with red/black
plate "SKYGRRL"
Mods:
Third brake light, sequential rear and sidemarker turn signals, custom red black center console
I just ordered the relays from the website, but I also discovered they have pre-wired plugs for the relay so all you have to do is splice the wires to the cut wires you make in the car wiring! How simple is that! And if the relay should die, pop it out and put new one in!
MM, let me know how it turns out and if you are doing the first or second version (with spade connection). I'd like to know which is easier and better able to be kept out of harm's way.
I CHEATED>>>it was 95 degrees and inside the garage was hotter...I brought my car to an auto detailer...handed him the modules..told him to do the dirty deed...69 dollars later...DONE! Sometimes, it's nice to watch someone else sweat.
I CHEATED>>>it was 95 degrees and inside the garage was hotter...I brought my car to an auto detailer...handed him the modules..told him to do the dirty deed...69 dollars later...DONE! Sometimes, it's nice to watch someone else sweat.
Just bought mine from PepBoys...the Brand is BWD and their part number is R3177...it is 5 prong and made in China...here goes nothing...dum de dum dum
It has on the module the same diagram as DeepBlue has...although the unit does not have the availability to put a scew into it...i liked that module better.
Whoops, I got the 5 prong Tridon EP27 from Pep Boys and blew two fuses before I put a meter on the connections for the side marker wires and discoverd a pulsing DC voltage there. Lower than the blinker connection voltage but still there.
At least I learned where the spare fuses are located (under the passenger-side mat) and where the light fuse is (the underhood fuse block) at position #69.
I'm still not convinced where the relay should be located. The wiring is easy enough to dress no matter where you put it.
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