This is a mod I do on every 88-94 I own. First did it in 93 on my 93 ECLB.
Most everyone knows what it is, but just to explane: Flash to Pass (FTP) is a function that allows the high beams to come on anytime the turn signal stalk is slightly pulled back (not all the way as in clicking to high or low beam) headlights do not need to be turned on either.
This is good for warning on coming traffic of whatever, cops, danger.....ect. Also, as the name implies you can flash slower traffic ahead to move right so you can pass.
(That is a huge pet peive of mine. Slow drivers stay RIGHT!!)
The lower dash cover is all busted up so it was a good time to R&R it too. I got a used one from our resident salvage man (Barry):thumbsup:
Compairing the old busted panel to the "new" one. It was grey, just wiped it down with laquer thiner then couple coats of adhesion promoter and couple coats of red.
Start the FTP mod by removing lower panel.
Next remove the four 10mm bolts holding column to fire wall. This will allow the column to relax far enough to rest the steering wheel on the seat in the next step. I used a 10mm on a cordless drill. Zipped them right out. Other wise it seems like you are there all day.
Remove the two 15mm nuts at the bracket holding column to dash. The column can fall at this point so be ready to catch it on something other than your head. Also if auto trans remove the little shift indcator cable. It attached with a little clip on the edge of the column.
Lowering the column give you access the the dimmer switch. It is slightly more toward driver side. The ingition switch is also right there and shares some of the mounting points. Try not to disturb the ajustment of the ingition switch.
There will be a 10mm nut on a stud and a 8mm screw that needs to be removed. Bring the dimmer switch down so you can access the connector and unplug it.
Compairing old (on right) and new (left) The new has an extra terminal. It needs to be supplied 12V. I like to tap a source thats hot with key off.
Note: Do not remove yet. The new switch has a metal "bar thingy" installed at factory. In the pic Its just above the pins/spades on the switch. Its there for shipping.
This is the power wire I made up. Its just a female packard on each end.
Plug power wire into the empty cavity on the stock connector. If you use the proper packard connector it will snap in just like factory.
Also you will need to depin the high beam and low beam wires from the connector. Just put the high beam wires where the low beam wire was and visa-versa. The high beam has the two green wires. low was a single brown. When done it should look like this picture. This was after the repin.
Another view. Plug other end into whatever 12V power source you chose (it needs to be fuse protected.
After that install the new switch (do not remove the bar thingy yet). once installed remove the metal bar thingy.
I did not have a buddy to to help so had to keep looking at the reflection.
This is headlights only.
This is with FTP activated. Notice all four headlights are on. You don't get that with the stock dimmer switch.
With the headlights off, just the High beam comes on.
All in all it took me about 45 minutes to do, but I have all the tools and connectors at my call. Afterall I do build cables for a living.
Most everyone knows what it is, but just to explane: Flash to Pass (FTP) is a function that allows the high beams to come on anytime the turn signal stalk is slightly pulled back (not all the way as in clicking to high or low beam) headlights do not need to be turned on either.
This is good for warning on coming traffic of whatever, cops, danger.....ect. Also, as the name implies you can flash slower traffic ahead to move right so you can pass.
(That is a huge pet peive of mine. Slow drivers stay RIGHT!!)
The lower dash cover is all busted up so it was a good time to R&R it too. I got a used one from our resident salvage man (Barry):thumbsup:
Compairing the old busted panel to the "new" one. It was grey, just wiped it down with laquer thiner then couple coats of adhesion promoter and couple coats of red.
Start the FTP mod by removing lower panel.
Next remove the four 10mm bolts holding column to fire wall. This will allow the column to relax far enough to rest the steering wheel on the seat in the next step. I used a 10mm on a cordless drill. Zipped them right out. Other wise it seems like you are there all day.
Remove the two 15mm nuts at the bracket holding column to dash. The column can fall at this point so be ready to catch it on something other than your head. Also if auto trans remove the little shift indcator cable. It attached with a little clip on the edge of the column.
Lowering the column give you access the the dimmer switch. It is slightly more toward driver side. The ingition switch is also right there and shares some of the mounting points. Try not to disturb the ajustment of the ingition switch.
There will be a 10mm nut on a stud and a 8mm screw that needs to be removed. Bring the dimmer switch down so you can access the connector and unplug it.
Compairing old (on right) and new (left) The new has an extra terminal. It needs to be supplied 12V. I like to tap a source thats hot with key off.
Note: Do not remove yet. The new switch has a metal "bar thingy" installed at factory. In the pic Its just above the pins/spades on the switch. Its there for shipping.
This is the power wire I made up. Its just a female packard on each end.
Plug power wire into the empty cavity on the stock connector. If you use the proper packard connector it will snap in just like factory.
Also you will need to depin the high beam and low beam wires from the connector. Just put the high beam wires where the low beam wire was and visa-versa. The high beam has the two green wires. low was a single brown. When done it should look like this picture. This was after the repin.
Another view. Plug other end into whatever 12V power source you chose (it needs to be fuse protected.
After that install the new switch (do not remove the bar thingy yet). once installed remove the metal bar thingy.
I did not have a buddy to to help so had to keep looking at the reflection.
This is headlights only.
This is with FTP activated. Notice all four headlights are on. You don't get that with the stock dimmer switch.
With the headlights off, just the High beam comes on.
All in all it took me about 45 minutes to do, but I have all the tools and connectors at my call. Afterall I do build cables for a living.
