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StealthV Shiftlight and Valet Module Installation Instructions

Thanks Doug and StealthV

In order to complete these mods, a StealthV calibration IS NECESSARY
For information on where to get the StealthV calibration, go to www.stealthv.com

Main List of tasks

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  • 1. Remove the PCM
  • 2. Adding necessary wires to PCM harness
  • 3. Running wire from PCM to cabin
  • 4. Shift Light installation
  • 5. Valet Module Installation
  • 6. Final touches


    General Warnings

  • Prior to any work, disconnect the battery
  • Double check your work.
  • Make sure all connectors are fastened.
  • Make sure there is no exposed metal wire.


    1. Remove the PCM

    Remove the lower plastic from under the front bumper by pulling the "christmas trees" out carefully.
    Using a 10 mm socket remove the bolt ont he PCM
    use a screwdriver to carefully pry the tab and release the PCM
    Remove the PCM from the car (Wires are still attached so it wont go far!)
    using a 7 mm socket carefully remove the bolt holding the edge connector onto the PCM.
    The PCM is now removed of the car

    2. Adding the Necessary wires to the PCM (for Shift light and Valet mode)

    A wiring diagram for reference
    1. Remove the backing from the Green connector
    2. Remove some of the electrical tape around the wire bundle to provide some working room.

    SHIFT LIGHT ONLY:I cut the wire from Pin 47 of J2, the green connector. Of course, Pin 47 isn't marked, you have to count from the ones that are. For me it was one of the solid white wires.
    Valet switch ONLY: Remove the spacer from connector NOT SURE . use a short scarp of wire to feed into the pin and put a crimp connector on the other end.
    It is recommended that you use crimp connectors that can be removed in case you want to disconnect the connection you made for whatever reason. NO picture yet
    You are now ready to run the wires to the cabin!


    3. Threading the wire

    Option 1

    1. To run the wires from the PCM (for Shift light and Valet mode swtich) requires drilling a small hole in the firewall, next to the steering column.
    2. The metal plate is covered with a rubber boot. Threading an electrical wire through the new hole can be a frustrating experience as it tends to turn and find some route other than the intended one. I first threaded the hole using floral wire. This is the stuff florist use to make flower arrangements. It is stiff enough to poke around until you find the hole through the firewall, but flexible enough to wrap the end of the electrical wire as shown. NO picture YET
    3. With one end of the floral wire through the firewall and the other attached to the electrical wire it becomes easy to route the electrical wire to the PCM.
    Wire on the outside of the firewall
    Wire leaving the trim in the engine bay
    Wire in the inside of the firewall

    Option 2

    1. To run the wires from the PCM (for Shift light and Valet mode swtich) requires drilling a small hole in the firewall.
    2. Raise the front driver side of the car with a jack and make sure it is secure. Remove the wheel carefully.
    3. Carefully remove the tabs holding the wheel well lining on using a small flat head screwdriver. Remove the entire interior of the wheel well.
    4. On the inside of the driver door, remove the door sill (dark plastic) by sliding it forward and fpulling up CAREFULLY.
    5. You will notice a 2 inch long hold behind the panel you removed. This is where you will run the wires.
    6. Back from the inisde of the wheel well: Using a small drill bit drill in the location shown
    7. Using a wire hanger feed the wire from the hole you just drilled to the inside of the cabin.
    8. Make sure to protect the wire going through the hole you drilled by using a gromet or tape so the wire does not wear away and short out. Use some sealant as well to keep moisture out.
    9. Run the wire from the PCM (front side of the wheel well) over the lip to where you drilled the hole. You may now reinstall the wheel well cover and lower the car.
    10. From inside the cabin, remove the plastic cover from under the driver dashboard. Route the wire(s) that you just ran into the cabin up and toward the center stack. Please note that it was behind this panel that I chose to do all the wiring because this panel is easily removed for adjustments later on.

    4. Shift Light Installation

    Accessing switched power.

    NOTE: Power is also available from the cigarette lighter using the instructions
    Here. This is especially recommended if you are also intalling the Valet switch which will require A ground which can be found there as well.

  • 1. Pull the carpet down and away on the driver's side just down from the ashtray.
  • 2. Look up and behind the ashtray and and find a grey connector with only one wire (at least on mine). This is the larger, approx 10 gauge, wire shown in the photo.
  • 3. Using a crimp-on wire splice, the yellow connector (designed for 10-12 gauge wire), attach a smaller, approx 14 gauge, wire. This wire may be run straight to the positive side of the LED. I chose to add a second connector, the pink one, to allow me to easily disconnect the light and use the power tap for something else should I choose.
  • 4. There are T-Taps that would eliminate the need for the short wire and provide a cleaner install, but I could not locate any of the correct size in my area.

    The Light

  • 1. Be sure to use one designed for 12 volts. Most purchased at at auto parts store will be; most purchased at an electronic parts store will not be. Typically the 12V ones have a resister already connected to the LED.
  • 2. The LED used here has heat shrink insulation on the two leads coming from the light. If your leads are bare metal, heat shrink can be purchased at most any electronics parts store. Simply slip the smallest size heat shrink tube that will fit over the leads to cover all exposed metal. Use a heat gun to cause the tube to shrink around the leads. A hair-dryer might work, but would be slow going compared to a heat gun.
  • 3. Place the LED where you see fit. I chose the dash to allow me to keep my eyes on the road. Many LEDs come with a holder that you can use to securely mount them. I ditched the holder. Given the small currents involved, the short duration of the current, and having insulated all exposed metal I felt safe simply tucking the lightweight LED between the A pillar and the dash. Not to say that is the right answer, just that it is the one I chose.
  • 4. Route the wires from the LED clear of all moving components such a accelerator, brake, clutch, and emergency brake linkages under the dash.

    Another option:

    Summary

  • Run swtiched power that you tapped above to one end of the LED
  • Run the other end of the LED lead to the wire that you ran to the PCM.
  • Installation should be complete

    5. Valet Switch

    Nothing here yet

    6. Final Touches

  • Reconnect your battery.

    After a power loss, such as disconnecting the battery or removing the maxi fuses in the power distribution fuse block, the following steps must be performed to calibrate the electronic throttle control. If this is not done, the engine will not run properly.
  • 1. Turn the ignition key to ON. Do not start the engine.
  • 2. Leave the ignition in ON for at least three minutes so that the electronic throttle control will cycle and re-learn its home position.
  • 3. Turn the ignition to OFF.
  • 4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds.

    Programming the Power Windows

    If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, you will need to replace or recharge your vehicle’s battery.

    To program each front window, follow these steps:

  • 1. With the ignition in ACCESSORY, ON or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors.
  • 2. Press and hold the down arrow on the power window switch until the window has fully opened.
  • 3. Press the up arrow on the power window switch until the window is fully closed.
  • 4. Continue holding up arrow on the switch for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.
  • The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other front window.

    Your shift light and valet swtich should be ready for use.

    Note: There may be a small amount of light from the LED when the car is turned on and for 10 seconds after it is turned off. The negative side of the LED is connected to a high impedance connection in the PCM, not an actual switch, when the light should be off. Depending on the sensitivity of your LED the connection the miniscule current passed by this connection may be enough to cause the LED to appear on in a dark environment. This is a normal condition and a reason you should not use a constantly hot power source for your shift light.





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