Jeep overhead console in my "ek"/ej
03-23-2011, 06:18 PM
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This is so nice, I love the clock addition to the console.
I used to have a jeep cherokee, and having this console was one of the only things I actually liked about it haha. Loved the little storage compartments.
Finish it up man!
I used to have a jeep cherokee, and having this console was one of the only things I actually liked about it haha. Loved the little storage compartments.
Finish it up man!
03-24-2011, 08:11 AM
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03-24-2011, 09:21 AM
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The wiring was actually not that complex in the end, I'm just not so bright it would appear.
03-25-2011, 06:42 AM
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Re: Jeep overhead console in my "ek"/ej
glue glue glue, got the inside done and left my camera at home, so you'll just have to believe me.
tonight I will be putting the actual console into the headliner, the it is actually, really, finally ready to go into the car!!!
tonight I will be putting the actual console into the headliner, the it is actually, really, finally ready to go into the car!!!
03-25-2011, 12:24 PM
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Your honour I refer you to the case of "tortoise v. hare", and hereby enter a plee of guilty
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03-25-2011, 12:36 PM
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HA! Well, I've got projects from long ago too my friend. They will one day all be finished or one day I'll be finished, either way.
03-25-2011, 06:30 PM
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the piece itself is now finished, if the kids will ever stop screaming and at least pretend to be asleep I will put it in the car tonight!
cutting the center of the fabric and gluing in
The final product all glued and screwed as seen from the back
And from the front, gotta say (pat on back) I am VERY pleased with the outcome
now just to put it all in the car and plug all the wiring together and fingers crossed. I've checked the wiring before but you know if its ever going to not work its once all the wiring is tucked away up in the roof
cutting the center of the fabric and gluing in
The final product all glued and screwed as seen from the back
And from the front, gotta say (pat on back) I am VERY pleased with the outcome
now just to put it all in the car and plug all the wiring together and fingers crossed. I've checked the wiring before but you know if its ever going to not work its once all the wiring is tucked away up in the roof
03-25-2011, 08:06 PM
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Re: Jeep overhead console in my "ek"/ej
mmmkay, well I got it in... side the car
Ok so the lights and the clock are wired to separate sources, the lights get constant power so you can turn them on when the keys are not in the car, and the clock gets switched power so it will only turn on with the key in and turned to accessories.
Well, it would appear that although I ran a wire up to the roof for the switched part I didn't ever finish wiring it into an actual switched source at the fuse box (or somewhere), whoops.
So I COULD plug it all in at the ceiling and put the headliner in and screw all the handles and visors back in but then if the wiring at the other end didn't work for whatever reason I would have to undo it all. So I've decided to leave it just sitting how it is until tomorrow (at the earliest) when I can wire in the switched source (have I mentioned I hate wiring?)
anyhoo, here it is sitting in the car and the lights part working
I'd say its a nice fit with my grey and black seat :D
I retract my prior self back patting, and replace it with annoyance at my own stupidity, I was so damned excited about having this all in tonight!
Ok so the lights and the clock are wired to separate sources, the lights get constant power so you can turn them on when the keys are not in the car, and the clock gets switched power so it will only turn on with the key in and turned to accessories.
Well, it would appear that although I ran a wire up to the roof for the switched part I didn't ever finish wiring it into an actual switched source at the fuse box (or somewhere), whoops.
So I COULD plug it all in at the ceiling and put the headliner in and screw all the handles and visors back in but then if the wiring at the other end didn't work for whatever reason I would have to undo it all. So I've decided to leave it just sitting how it is until tomorrow (at the earliest) when I can wire in the switched source (have I mentioned I hate wiring?)
anyhoo, here it is sitting in the car and the lights part working
I'd say its a nice fit with my grey and black seat :D
I retract my prior self back patting, and replace it with annoyance at my own stupidity, I was so damned excited about having this all in tonight!
03-26-2011, 07:40 AM
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anyone know of an easily located switched 12v power source somewhere near the inside fuse box?
03-28-2011, 03:14 PM
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The accessory wire coming off your ignition is about a 12 gauge white/black (white with black stripe) wire that you should be able to get to easily by just removing the underdash panel below your steering wheel. The bundle of wires is most likely wrapped in a black rubber-ish sheath. Guaranteed to work source.
03-28-2011, 04:40 PM
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The accessory wire coming off your ignition is about a 12 gauge white/black (white with black stripe) wire that you should be able to get to easily by just removing the underdash panel below your steering wheel. The bundle of wires is most likely wrapped in a black rubber-ish sheath. Guaranteed to work source.
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03-28-2011, 06:47 PM
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wiring part A
I've extended the wire that runs to the roof, I'm using wires taht were already in place, there are two wires that run up there for the dome light.
part B will be to connect that wire to a switched source, but I'm getting antsy to have the headliner back in so I might just wire it all together and test the connections a few times then put it all in place tonight
I've extended the wire that runs to the roof, I'm using wires taht were already in place, there are two wires that run up there for the dome light.
part B will be to connect that wire to a switched source, but I'm getting antsy to have the headliner back in so I might just wire it all together and test the connections a few times then put it all in place tonight
03-28-2011, 07:53 PM
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Re: Jeep overhead console in my "ek"/ej
started a new thread to consolidate the whole process
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-acura-28/finished-jeep-overhead-console-my-civic-finished-2917753/
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-acura-28/finished-jeep-overhead-console-my-civic-finished-2917753/
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