Dashboard replacement-wiring reuse

Boru · 03-04-06, 02:52 PM

I obtained a used LS dashboard to relace my cracked LS dash. Can I move
the "cracked dash" wiring to the "new" used dash? I ask because the used dash wiring was snipped between its origin and dash entry point. ( I have the online service manual CD and also searched unsucessfully for the Stevieray and dethred threads on their dash replacements.)
If one purchased a dash from the dealer($800.00,) is the wiring included or is it a seperate purchase? Any help/references will be greatly appreciated.

Edit: I attempted the dash replacement and was stymied by the passenger airbag disconnection (not the disarm.) Ballistic and Stevieray have the only remaining photos of the DIY. I felt too unfamiliar with the work area and
ressembled all my components. All the other steps were simple to tedious.
Call it a dress rehearsal; I will try again after learning more about SRS.
Thanks for the help. Dashboard 1; Boru 0. (first round.)

Kenso · 03-04-06, 07:31 PM

Even with a brand new dash, you have to switch over all the old components. Just swap the harness over.

Boru · 03-04-06, 10:26 PM

Thank you, Kenso; I was hoping that was the case.

Boru · 04-09-06, 04:41 PM

I have another dash wiring question. When I remove the dash (after all the
other steps,) do I #1.disconnect the wiring by cutting the plastic ties, thus freeing the dash? Or do I #2. disconnect the wiring at the kick pad/fuse box
area, thus freeing the dash (with wiring still tied to dash?)
I have the replacement dash and a few of the plastic ties will be
a challenge if I have to work upside down up under the dash. The manuals
make no specific reference other than "disconnect the connectors" which I
assume means the electrical connectors, not the plastic ties.
I hope to complete this project over Easter weekend (symbolism noted.)
Thanks for any suggestions.

Kenso · 04-09-06, 05:13 PM

Unplug all the connectors from the fusebox and other harnesses as necessary. Remove the dash with the harness still attached, then swap the harness.

Boru · 04-09-06, 06:01 PM

Thanks again Kenso, especially for the pics. Sometimes I overthink a problem
rather than do the obvious. You have been a great help.

03-04-06, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 426 Car 1: 91L 5spd blue cpe Car 2: 92LS 5spd gray cpe iTrader: (0)	Dashboard replacement-wiring reuse (Proress report) I obtained a used LS dashboard to relace my cracked LS dash. Can I move the "cracked dash" wiring to the "new" used dash? I ask because the used dash wiring was snipped between its origin and dash entry point. ( I have the online service manual CD and also searched unsucessfully for the Stevieray and dethred threads on their dash replacements.) If one purchased a dash from the dealer($800.00,) is the wiring included or is it a seperate purchase? Any help/references will be greatly appreciated. Edit: I attempted the dash replacement and was stymied by the passenger airbag disconnection (not the disarm.) Ballistic and Stevieray have the only remaining photos of the DIY. I felt too unfamiliar with the work area and ressembled all my components. All the other steps were simple to tedious. Call it a dress rehearsal; I will try again after learning more about SRS. Thanks for the help. Dashboard 1; Boru 0. (first round.) Last edited by Boru : 04-14-06 at 06:46 PM. Reason: update on progress

03-04-06, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kenso Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NC Posts: 2,912 Car 1: 91 L Coupe 6 spd Car 2: 95 FZJ 80 Car 3: ITR 00-106 iTrader: (19)	Even with a brand new dash, you have to switch over all the old components. Just swap the harness over. __________________ ITR 00-106 91 6spd coupe 95 FZJ-80 George Carlin on the American Dream (NWS)

04-09-06, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kenso Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NC Posts: 2,912 Car 1: 91 L Coupe 6 spd Car 2: 95 FZJ 80 Car 3: ITR 00-106 iTrader: (19)	Unplug all the connectors from the fusebox and other harnesses as necessary. Remove the dash with the harness still attached, then swap the harness. __________________ ITR 00-106 91 6spd coupe 95 FZJ-80 George Carlin on the American Dream (NWS) Last edited by Kenso : 04-09-06 at 05:21 PM.

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03-04-06, 10:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 426 Car 1: 91L 5spd blue cpe Car 2: 92LS 5spd gray cpe iTrader: (0)	Thank you, Kenso; I was hoping that was the case.

04-09-06, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Boru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 426 Car 1: 91L 5spd blue cpe Car 2: 92LS 5spd gray cpe iTrader: (0)	I have another dash wiring question. When I remove the dash (after all the other steps,) do I #1.disconnect the wiring by cutting the plastic ties, thus freeing the dash? Or do I #2. disconnect the wiring at the kick pad/fuse box area, thus freeing the dash (with wiring still tied to dash?) I have the replacement dash and a few of the plastic ties will be a challenge if I have to work upside down up under the dash. The manuals make no specific reference other than "disconnect the connectors" which I assume means the electrical connectors, not the plastic ties. I hope to complete this project over Easter weekend (symbolism noted.) Thanks for any suggestions.

04-09-06, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 426 Car 1: 91L 5spd blue cpe Car 2: 92LS 5spd gray cpe iTrader: (0)	Thanks again Kenso, especially for the pics. Sometimes I overthink a problem rather than do the obvious. You have been a great help.

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