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« Reply #100 on: 02/27/05 10:08 AM »
Quote from: Leather on 02/26/05 04:34 PM
So I made it as far as step 5 now Iam stuck.

When I unscrew the bolt all the way(which doesent come out)from the green area, it still seems to be held in their somehow. Do you have to use force to get the green section out? Should the bolt be screwing out completley? Please help!
Hey Leather and Mikro Brew!!

I just did this again on an 02 in the motel parking lot yesterday morning. After you get the 7mm bolt loose (it will not come all the way out), you have to pull and wiggle and pull and wiggle until the green connector block comes out. The reason it is tight is that you are "unconnecting" about 20 connectors at the same time. Same goes when you put it back together.....push it in a little, then start the bolt, then push on all 4 corners while your tightening to make sure you "seat" all those connectors again.

Don't give up guys!! It's worth it!!
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« Reply #101 on: 02/27/05 10:44 AM »
Quote from: Mikro Brew on 02/26/05 08:45 PM
Leather, same exact thing happens when I try, worked on it bout an hour today as well, frustrated the heck out me. banghead..advice most welcome please

Leather and Mikro

I had the same problem with my 2005.  Unscrewed the 7mm bolt and could not pull the green block out.  I am real hesitant to apply alot of force because if something snaps I'm really f'd.  I finally gave up on that method and used another which entails bridging (sorry for the terminology, I am an electrical idiot) two wires on the white block on the far right using a diode and two snap connectors.  Just did this yesterday and so far works great.

I'm at work right now and don't have the exact post that explains this method but you can probably find it with a search.  I remember the post I used contains pictures of this.

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« Reply #102 on: 02/28/05 02:48 AM »
Finally,   the pull and wiggle and pull and wiggle did the trick !!!!   I was under the impression the 7mm (used a 9/32 gotta get the metric tools now) came all the way out, but nope, just loosens and it looks like a couple of hook barbs holding the green block in as well.  pull and wiggle pull and wiggle. and yes! its well worth it!!!!
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« Reply #103 on: 02/28/05 07:51 PM »
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Hey Leather and Mikro Brew!!

 After you get the 7mm bolt loose (it will not come all the way out), you have to pull and wiggle and pull and wiggle

So after work I tried again using WesTexAVY suggestion. I used needlenose pliers on both sides and pulled gently and it popped right out. Thanks for all ur help. It looks soooo good.
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« Reply #104 on: 03/04/05 12:30 AM »
WesTexAVY,

I followed your thread it was exactly as you described. Very easy to follow.
Done in 30 min. Everything works great, No problems other than accidently skinning one of the wires (not enough to hurt anything) when i was trying to get it out of the green block.

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« Reply #105 on: 03/05/05 04:05 AM »
Quote from: rcola on 03/04/05 12:30 AM
WesTexAVY,

I followed your thread it was exactly as you described. Very easy to follow.
Done in 30 min. Everything works great, No problems other than accidently skinning one of the wires (not enough to hurt anything) when i was trying to get it out of the green block.

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« Reply #106 on: 07/03/05 11:02 AM »
I know this thread is a little old, but was wondering something.
 I did a mod like this on my Suburban and if I ran the lights to long the circuit breaker would blow and I would have to wait for it to cool before the lights would come on.
 I found this out while on a hunting trip with a couple of trucks following me.
 I had no idea what had happened until I thought about it for a little while. I want to do this to my 02 AV, has this happened to anyone?
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« Reply #107 on: 07/03/05 11:07 AM »

Has not happened to me.

And welcome to the club!

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« Reply #108 on: 07/03/05 11:23 AM »
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Has not happened to me.

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« Reply #109 on: 07/03/05 05:13 PM »
Quote from: bigben on 07/03/05 11:02 AM
I know this thread is a little old, but was wondering something.
 I did a mod like this on my Suburban and if I ran the lights to long the circuit breaker would blow and I would have to wait for it to cool before the lights would come on.
 I found this out while on a hunting trip with a couple of trucks following me.
 I had no idea what had happened until I thought about it for a little while. I want to do this to my 02 AV, has this happened to anyone?

Nope, haven't had any problems here. Only thing I've done since posting this is change my bulbs to SilverStars.
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« Reply #110 on: 07/04/05 12:36 AM »
no problems here either.  I drive to NW Alabama or FL panhandle from Augusta Ga at least trice a month...fill up and do the whole trip without stopping.  The trip th FL is around 7 hours, to AL is a lil less.

Mine is an 02 and I've had the mod since April, I think.
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« Reply #111 on: 07/04/05 05:32 AM »
While this is a great mod, there is one drawback. If you put brighter fogs in and run them all the time along with the DRL's , you can melt the plastic housing. Ask Ladylanche.
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« Reply #112 on: 07/04/05 04:22 PM »
I've got 55 watt Fogs and I'm doing just fine... I run my fogs whenever my Lows are on.

Why would you be running your fogs all the time when your Amber DRLs are Full-time anyway?
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« Reply #113 on: 09/30/05 09:53 PM »
I'm just resurrecting old posts tonite. I have a question and please be gentle I'm new to modding.  I tried this and I seem to have a problem with disconnecting my negative battery cable.  It appears to be stripped and I'm wondering if someone can tell me the exact size socket size or something else I can try to get it disconnected.

I've tried the 8MM and that seems to fit, but I think since it's stripped it doesn't have anything to actually grip onto.  Any ideas on something else I can try?
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« Reply #114 on: 09/30/05 10:12 PM »
vice-grips?  if anyone is wanting this mod done, I'll assist anyone in SE GA needing it.  02 only, unless you want me to practice on your Av.

disclaimer:  not responsible for damage caused by or during the mod.  My work is not endorsed by GM.
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« Reply #115 on: 09/30/05 10:16 PM »
i wonder why people are still doing this mod like this..i did my neighbors 02 in about 3 minutes.. i dont understand!!!
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« Reply #116 on: 09/30/05 10:17 PM »
Quote from: grnxnam on 09/30/05 10:12 PM
vice-grips?

Tried them too and it still didn't wanna come off, the vice-grips just slide off even if I tightened them.  I'll try again tomorrow cause I am determined to get this done. Modding is so addicting.

jayteez, please elaborate if you know of a quicker way.  Remember I'm pretty new and this thread is old so it's a chance I just haven't read about this new/quicker way.
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« Reply #117 on: 09/30/05 10:20 PM »
there are a few different ways to do this mod.  02's are a different breed from the other Av's.
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« Reply #118 on: 09/30/05 10:24 PM »
Quote from: Avalanche19 on 09/30/05 10:17 PM
Tried them too and it still didn't wanna come off, the vice-grips just slide off even if I tightened them.  I'll try again tomorrow cause I am determined to get this done. Modding is so addicting.

jayteez, please elaborate if you know of a quicker way.  Remember I'm pretty new and this thread is old so it's a chance I just haven't read about this new/quicker way.

well i wasnt necessary saying you, but others as well..read toward the bottom of this thread..1 wire..no diodes, stripping, cussing or anything else needed..1 wire!

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,42095.0/all.html
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« Reply #119 on: 09/30/05 10:27 PM »
Quote from: jayteez on 09/30/05 10:24 PM
well i wasnt necessary saying you, but others as well..read toward the bottom of this thread..1 wire..no diodes, stripping, cussing or anything else needed..1 wire!

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,42095.0/all.html
you gonna be around next week?  can I see this mod completed on your truck, just in case I need to help someone with it?
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« Reply #120 on: 09/30/05 10:32 PM »
Quote from: jayteez on 09/30/05 10:24 PM
well i wasnt necessary saying you, but others as well..read toward the bottom of this thread..1 wire..no diodes, stripping, cussing or anything else needed..1 wire!

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,42095.0/all.html

I think you're referring to the adding 1 ground wire, correct?  Well if you could explain it a little more.  Where do I add the ground wire and where does it connect to?
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« Reply #121 on: 09/30/05 10:33 PM »
If yours is an '02, I will help you next week. Takes under 5 minutes, no wiring or diodes. Ask Huggy, his hasn't burnt up yet!
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« Reply #122 on: 09/30/05 10:34 PM »
No ground wire...just drop a wire, 1 space down in your green fuse block, that's it
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« Reply #123 on: 09/30/05 11:03 PM »
Quote from: OviedoAV on 09/30/05 10:33 PM
If yours is an '02, I will help you next week. Takes under 5 minutes, no wiring or diodes. Ask Huggy, his hasn't burnt up yet!

Yeah it's an 02 , unfortunatly I won't be able to make the lunch, it would take have my lunch hour just to get there, then the other have to get back to work.

...as far as the ground wire drop your referring to the method in the first post of this thread right?  Yeah I'm having trouble getting my negative battery cable off so I'm going to work on that again tomorrow.  I was asking jayteez about his alternative method.

Thanks for offering to help me out I wish I could make the lunch.
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« Reply #124 on: 10/01/05 06:00 AM »
Quote from: OviedoAV on 09/30/05 10:33 PM
If yours is an '02, I will help you next week. Takes under 5 minutes, no wiring or diodes. Ask Huggy, his hasn't burnt up yet!
Nope mine is still going  I think...   Cool!
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