Homer Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Can this be done without removing the dashboard itself? I have some doubts, but hope it's possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Errr... no not really... It is clipped to the inside of the dash...Don't be a pansy, the dash comes out fairly easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Can this be done without removing the dashboard itself? I have some doubts, but hope it's possible Get a new car, simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Errr... no not really... It is clipped to the inside of the dash...Don't be a pansy, the dash comes out fairly easily Dang I guess it's not that difficult, but it's cold and wet outside Get a new car, simples. Sounds like something my sister would do, she bought a new car last year because her current ones MOT ran out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 i know what you mean about getting the dash out. ill be cuttig it up in the car to fit my cage , i hate removing dashes. allthough ill probably waste a few hourse trying and end up taking it out anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Defo a dash out job...only way really...not too bad of a job but can take time...dont rush it or you'll end up breaking stuff as the dash is fragile....center console out, glove boxes out, drop the steering colomn etc etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 why do you want to change the loom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 why do you want to change the loom? Not sure if you saw the build thread.. This car had the electrics extensively hacked, one area was all the heater control wires and plugs were chopped off. I did a basic rewire on them but some things on the heater control never worked properly. Rather than start tracing back 70+ wires it's a lot easier to just replace the entire loom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Job done! http://www.m-99.co.uk/Electrical/Car_Heater_and_Fan/car_heater.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Job done! http://www.m-99.co.uk/Electrical/Car_Heater_and_Fan/car_heater.jpg Looks like a hand drier that you plug into the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Not sure if you saw the build thread.. This car had the electrics extensively hacked, one area was all the heater control wires and plugs were chopped off. I did a basic rewire on them but some things on the heater control never worked properly. Rather than start tracing back 70+ wires it's a lot easier to just replace the entire loom. Any idea on the cost of a dash loom? My Supra, like so many, has had various wires cut and rejoined etc around the stereo and i'd quite like to get it all neat again. Also, while the air con needs re-gassing, it's probably a good time to change the heater matrix too before it inevitably gives in at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Job done! Lol There's more than the heating control not working! Heater rear window switch and a some of the vent directions buttons don't work. It's a wiring issue before anyone suggests replacing the control units units, been there, done that Any idea on the cost of a dash loom? My Supra, like so many, has had various wires cut and rejoined etc around the stereo and i'd quite like to get it all neat again. Also, while the air con needs re-gassing, it's probably a good time to change the heater matrix too before it inevitably gives in at some point. I got a replacement from Keron, in great condition too, think it was around £40 plus delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 aint bad done a couple- not saying its great, lets be honest, and it is cold outside- good luck- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Im about to do the same dude second time ive had the dash out in 4 months lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 You guys were absolutely right of course There's no way in hell you can change that loom without getting the dash out. It was surprising easy to do, 40 minutes to get the dash out. Also swapped the heater matrix while I was there It's fixed all the issues I was having with the heater controls, except the main one I was hoping to solve, typical!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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