Author Topic: 99 SS M6 Convertible (Read 2809 times)

Chevycrew · « **on:** June 28, 2010, 10:15:28 pm »

This looks like a good place to share what I keep tinkering with! Car was purchased 5/21/2010!

Enjoy my ramblings!

Chevycrew · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:16:23 pm »

Double Din Stereo install:

Chevycrew · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:17:05 pm »

I bypassed my automatic headlights with a relay and an additional fog lamp switch. When the switch is in the on position, the led is on, and relay is in the open position. This shows that the automatic headlight function is active.

Then I wired the relay into the a and b terminals in the smaller connector on the DRL module. When the switch is in the off position, it powers the relay to make a connection between the a and b terminals, effectively disabling the auto headlamps and daytime running lamps.

This is an advanced way of just connecting the two wires together at the ambient light sensor.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:17:21 pm »

To remove the Daytime Running Lamp function (without removing auto headlamps).

Find the DRL module behind the radio

On the large connector, cut wires in the following pin locations.

Pin B and E, these wires were Dk Blue and Dk Blue w/White
Pin G and C, these wires were Lt Blue and Lt Blue w/White

Now hook the wire together where they come out of the harness.

Lt Blue to Lt Blue w/White
Dk Blue to Dk Blue w/White

Test to make sure turn signals and auto headlamps function properly.

Note: the 4 cut wires on the DRL side will no longer be used.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:22:34 pm »

I had an issue with the new stereo at first. About a week after the install, it started randomly turning on and off. I noticed when it did this, my windows also didnt work.

Traced the wiring and the only thing that those share, is the Retained Accessory Power module (RAP).

After some searching, I found the relay will work itself loose and develop micro cracks, causing this issue. Quick solder job and repaired.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:25:31 pm »

I also had no courtesy lights (dome). They would never turn on.

After spending an afternoon working on the car. I deemed the issue with the dome lights was inside the BCM. (I had this issue previous to my RAP relay solder job.)

So I wired in a relay to simulate the functions. I didnt cut any wires, just tapped into power, chassis ground, dome light ground, and the signal wires from the switch, doors, and trunk.

The lights dont turn on when unlocking the doors, but I can live with that. I may work on that feature with an aftermarket alarm at a later date.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:29:00 pm »

I didnt like all the chrome in the headlights, so some black paint was just the ticket.

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After:

Chevycrew · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:32:26 pm »

It was easier to wire in the low and high beams than I thought.

I found that the only difference between the camaro and firebird headlights (firebird has 4 lights on when in high) is a jumper wire between 2 wires.

A quick connector, and good to go.

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After:

Chevycrew · « **Reply #8 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:34:37 pm »

Fog lights fixed! There was a trigger wire going from the high beams to the fog light relay that shut them off, a quick snip of the wire, then hook to ground, and I have fog lights any time the park, low, or high beams are on. I love 5 minute fixes!

Before:

After:

All lit up!

Chevycrew · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:37:11 pm »

Removed the EGR system using a 1 3/16" freeze plug. This car has a later pass. side manifold without the flange for EGR. So it got deleted.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:38:36 pm »

I installed a clear lid, (it was a good deal) and opened the bottom of the airbox for more flow.

Still has a way to go in the power department.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #11 on:** June 28, 2010, 11:02:22 pm »

I had a swinging visor problem as well. My wife was not impressed with getting smacked with the visor when leaving a light.

I popped off the spring retaining washer (pressed on) then stacked washers to make the spring stiffer. I added about 1/4". The used a screw with loctite to hold the whole assembly back together.

Great mod!

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2010, 12:55:41 pm »

NICE ! car and NICE ! work

lookin' good ...

coming to the CVCI this weekend ?

http://www.cachevalleycruisein.net/

~DaVe

The Sad · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2010, 06:01:24 pm »

I met you at Lee's carshow, it is a nice car. I'm impressed with all the quick mods already

I have another for you, I can find more details if your interested. Connect two wires together and both your doors will unlock with one touch of the fob. No more 2nd fob click.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2010, 08:52:16 pm »

Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on June 29, 2010, 12:55:41 pm

NICE ! car and NICE ! work lookin' good ...

coming to the CVCI this weekend ?

~DaVe

Thanks! I wish I could, we have a family thing in Burley this weekend.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2010, 08:53:14 pm »

Quote from: The Sad on June 29, 2010, 06:01:24 pm

I met you at Lee's carshow, it is a nice car. I'm impressed with all the quick mods already

I have another for you, I can find more details if your interested. Connect two wires together and both your doors will unlock with one touch of the fob. No more 2nd fob click.

Thanks, Im hoping to get mine to run more like yours. Sounded very healthy!

Ill look up that mod to.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2010, 09:39:44 pm »

Here is the progressive door unlock bypass modification as it applied to my 99 ss.

This will enable you to unlock both driver and passenger doors with just one press of the unlock button.

1. Look under the glove box. You will see a black panel that covers everything above it. There are two clips right at the base of the glovebox that holds the front side of the panel up. Remove these to clips so that the panels hangs down giving you access to the wires above it.

2. Look for a small connector on the BCM with five wires in it. -Orange/Black stripe -Red/black stripe -Grey/Black stripe -Tan -Grey

3. Cut the grey/black stripe wire.

4. You should now have a short length of wire going back into the plug and the other side goes back into the wiring harness. Splice the side going back into the harness with the Tan wire.

5. The wire that goes back into the plug is now an extra channel on your alarm. It is a 12V pulse.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2010, 12:34:11 pm »

There is a downside to this mod. When I hit the drivers door lock button, then close the door, the last door closed arming of the alarm does not work.

If you hit the remote lock button, then close the door, the alarm will arm.

The Sad · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2010, 10:36:57 pm »

Quote from: Chevycrew on June 30, 2010, 12:34:11 pm

There is a downside to this mod. When I hit the drivers door lock button, then close the door, the last door closed arming of the alarm does not work.

If you hit the remote lock button, then close the door, the alarm will arm.

Interesting... I don't think I had that issue, but now I am curious. I will have to test that out.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2010, 10:52:31 pm »

Mine might be a fluke, let me know.

Chevycrew · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2010, 10:56:26 pm »

Dust+Rain= Photo Op.

The Sad · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2010, 11:03:13 pm »

Lol - nice. looks a bit like a dalmatian

z28landon · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2010, 11:23:40 pm »

UGGGGGG that makes me sick!!! I know the feeling though!!! I have since learned that a nice coat of Zaino or TWO can make a rain storm like that my BITCH!!!

Thanks again for coming up to the car show! it's always good to meet NEW club members and a nice Black SS!!!

GeoffWhite · « **Reply #23 on:** July 01, 2010, 01:10:30 am »

Looks good man!!!

Chevycrew · « **Reply #24 on:** July 04, 2010, 12:03:42 am »

Ripped out the front grille. Not sure if this mod will stay or not.

I would like this (with grille mounting holes fixed)

Wife wants some kind of grille (factory type ss grille?)

Wife wants an SS grille, I want to finish out the no grille...

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Author Topic: 99 SS M6 Convertible (Read 2809 times)