In the 2001 QC there is no need to splice into the BCM. On the other side of the steering wheel (Near the HVAC-box) is a huge connector full of the BUS wires. In the install I just did, I re-used the 3 wires already from the lights there and brought the other handful down to the fuse panel and the large bus connector on the side I soldered on the pins and inserted them properly into the fuse box, and just grounded the proper blk/grn wire. Lot less chance of breaking something that already works.

Thank you for this, I am not swapping out my console BUT i need to redo the fabric for my headliner, and this by far was the most informative and step by step "how to take off visors, A pillar, console" video or description I have ran across yet.

I went from a clip-based overhead to a computer and got the computer hooked up just yesterday. One thing people need to be aware of is that while the molex plug itself was used for many years the color of the wires changed. My computer is from a '02 and I got some wiring from a '99 or '00 maybe and most of the relevant wires were a different color than documented in my '02 service manual.

@bobtailsthecat

5 жыл бұрын

nojunkorspam do you have any videos doing this? I have the same clip style and want to upgrade to the computer and have no idea what to do

This was an invaluable resources for getting my overhead console computer/homelink installed and working on my 03 Dakota, thanks for saving me a lot of trouble!

The video is fun to watch and I don’t even own a Dodge Dakota.

I just went thru the install, your video was very helpful. My console was the mini size and required no extra cutting or removal of the mounting plate. I do have a few comments. 1) No need (in my case) to remove the visor clip -- plenty of flex in the headliner in order to snake the wires thru. No need to pull the weatherstrip either. 2) Don't leave the screws in the visor mount -- sure way to lose them. Drop them in your cupholder instead. 3) I left the original molex connector in place for the lamps -- transplanted the lamp wiring from the old "clip" console, it was a snap. 4) Ran new wires for B+, keyswitch, gnd, and CAN (bus). The only one I had to splice was CAN, and it was right where you pointed out. The others all hooked into the fusebox (empty fuse slots) and the ground to a bolt adjacent to the fusebox. 5) Also installed the auto-dim mirror, only ran keyswitch & gnd,& ran them to the same points in the fusebox as the console wires. My '03 Dakota did not require a dimmer wire -- dimming is done via the CAN bus. My total install time, including programming Homelink == 2.5 hours. I did some prep work building the harnesses ahead of time. Temp sensor was already in place. Thanks for the video.

speed 1.25 works better ! thanks for the vid..

@Lorddarthvader1701 Hey bud! Things are going well on my end, nothing too exciting, I am looking forward to your updates on that Honda! Can't wait to see the body work and paint, it's going to look awesome!

thank you so much i wanted to do this to my truck ever since i got it, i will go to the gunk-yard tomorrow and find all the parts to do this, not so sure but did you show how to connect the dimming rear view mirror. subscribed and waiting for the update video on the installation

Hey TexasCoder how's it going? great video, almost got the Honda done, going to publish a video of that pretty soon.

how do you wire up the au5o dimming rearveiw mirror?

Thank you for watching and for the comment, the update video is coming, I have the install of the auto dimming review mirror in the update video. I am still tracking down why my temp gauge reads "- -", and as soon as I have that solved, I will finish the video and get it posted!

@ryanthruston

6 жыл бұрын

TheTexasCoder I fallowed this video and it was super helpful. I know have some questions about the lights and power. If you could please get back to me as soon as you can.

@waynemackenziesr5005

Жыл бұрын

I know you made3 this video a long time ago but by any chance, had you found the answer to the temp sensor issue? Was it just a bad sensor, or was there some other reason it wouldn't read?

Something is missing here....Did you have a Pink Wire? My 02 has an additional Pink Wire I cant find where it goes

Isn't the wiring more involved on a 99 Dakota? I'm wanting to attempt it but I don't see anyone that's posted about doing it on a 99. I think the CTM on a 99 is on the passenger side.

@waynemackenziesr5005

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat with my 1999 Durango.

@elenalyonsfan

Жыл бұрын

@@waynemackenziesr5005 From the old threads I've read and when I can get some advice from people who've done it, it appears that the new wires from the overhead console connector just have to be spliced into the #3 Joint Connector on the back of the fuse panel. Plus a ground. I'm holding off having it done until I can find instructions specifically for the 99 since the way the computer communicated was different.

I dont know where to plug the wire harness into can someone please help

I got a question I install mine everything work but I can't reset my MPG I press on the button and doesn't reset.. You had this problem?

@camilotorres7931

4 жыл бұрын

Mopar Man Did you fix it? I have that problem too.

@petersmith7140

2 жыл бұрын

me too, any solution?

You never did show hioking up the rearview mirror

Did you ever determine why the temp gauge is not working? I am about to do this to my 2001 Dak.

I know this is older, but i just did the same thing , but you never did say what wire goes to what for the mirror... the mirror i go was out of a 2002 durango. has like 5 wires coming out of it.. thanks

Two questions: the little bulbs behind my "US/M, Reset, . .. ..., Step, and O/T" words won't light up. Are they powered in serial? I have one removed right now and I'm hoping that's the problem. It could also be blown bulbs, but it seems unlikely that both would be dead. What is the reading that looks like a timer and is followed with a little text showing "ET"? At first I thought it was the time, then a timer, but it changes so unpredictably I can't tell.

I have a quick question, I was thinking about doing the same thing on a 01 Durango but but mine doesn't have any kind of overhead console. what do I do? Any thoughts?

how did you connect the rear view mirror and for the ambient temp sensor did you run some wires or how did you connect that, just need to go to the junkyard and get me a temp sensor for free.... lol

Its been done, its not too different from what he had to do here, you're just replacing the lights with the console rather than changing the console to one with the computer/homelink buttons.

What's your website again I have a question to post on it.

That's a tough one, I suppose it could still be installed, but I would be curious if you had the wiring in you CTM for the trip computer? Try asking over at dakota-durango(dot)com forums and see what others think. There has to be someone out there that had the same setup.