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Old 11-08-2008, 09:30 PM
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Finished my power mode mod

Well I noticed that some other members had done the power mode mod so I thought I would give it a try. I wanted to utilize one of the unused buttons on the instrument pods. I ended up modding the far left one on the pod with the hazards and defrost switch. I bought a switch from Radio Shack, pulled out the Dremel tool, and went to work. I epoxied the switch in place and used one of the extra switch covers that I had and painted a "P" on it. Here are some photos of the process:
Hole cut in the rear of the switch assembly

Deck of switch assembly cut to fit switch

switch installed

switch installed rear view

Ground location

Power light on

installed switch
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Old 11-08-2008, 09:55 PM
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Re: Finished my power mode mod

Nice work I've seen people talk about putting it there but no one I recall has actually done it.

Congrats on having more than half a tank of gas... or not being on E.
(Seems like everyone always takes pics when their tank is on empty)
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Old 11-08-2008, 10:04 PM
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Re: Finished my power mode mod

Good to see where the power light is supposed to be, mine doesn't light. I just noticed the gear indicator between the speedo and tac about a week ago, it doesn't light either. I've owned the car since August and keep finding new stuff and new stuff to fix.
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Old 11-09-2008, 09:57 AM
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Re: Finished my power mode mod

Can you tell me more about that ground location? Where exactly is that bolt located? Is it easy to get to?
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Old 11-09-2008, 10:25 AM
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Re: Finished my power mode mod

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Can you tell me more about that ground location? Where exactly is that bolt located? Is it easy to get to?
looks to be a ECU/TCU bolt
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Old 11-09-2008, 11:03 AM
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Re: Finished my power mode mod

The bolt is located underneath the panel that is below the steering colum. If you remove the panel that has the change holder on the right side you will see two bolts that hold a metal cover in place. I used the lower of the two bolts.
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:42 AM
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Re: Finished my power mode mod

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Can you tell me more about that ground location? Where exactly is that bolt located? Is it easy to get to?
Here's a better pic of the bolt location
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