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Kevin
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10/05/2003
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I just installed the Colibri Power windows. The switch kit has a diagram which shows one power lead (positive +) and one lead with a light bulb on it (also shown as positive +)
I have the power hooked up and the winows work great...but I still haven't connected the 'lightbulb' line to anything.
Has anyone installed this kit before? Where does this 'lightbulb' wire tie into? I assume it is meant to tie into a line which goes active when the lights are turned on.
Is there an easy way to pull the stock fuse box and tie into the parking light line? I can't seem to figure a way to get behind that fuse box.
I have a 99 Dakota
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-Kevin
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
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10/06/2003
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Kevin how much was the kit? Where did you put the switches? And what did you use to cover the holes of the window handle with? Pics would b great. Thanks
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Kevin
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10/06/2003
05:34:18
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I bought the Colibri Star Kit for around $140, which included lighted switches.
I put the switches (2 on the drivers door, one on the passenger) about 1" forward of the door handle mechanism.
The kit comes with a black hole plug which covers the hole left behind by the manual window handle. They come in several sizes all in the kit, I had to use a fairly deep one as the handle for the dakota stuck out quite a bit.
Take a look at this installation page, which shows the install on a chevy van....it's essentially the same as the Dakota:
Installation Pics
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2ndDak
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10/06/2003
23:33:59
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hey kev i tied mine into wire for parking lamps off light sw workd great. drew
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MAGNUM S/T
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10/07/2003
07:02:29
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Hey Drew!
After all these questions, I ended up picking up a circuit test light(looks like a screwdriver with a lightbulb). Then I simply tapped each wire before and after turning ignition switch on (or in the case of the lights, turning parking lights on).
I found all the connections I needed and soldered the wires in place. My installation is officially over! Of course in the process I broke one of the switches :-( (passenger's side). Fortunately it was only the face of the switch (with the buttons), so when I contacted A-1 electric, they said they would send me one no charge! Since I already did the wiring for the switch, I simply need to plug in the replacement face and I'm golden (right now I have the door panels back on, with the wires for the switch hanging out the hole I made for the switch).
My inexperience with electrcial connections made this job take longer than it should, but the final result is great. Power windows and door locks work great!......now for the new Alpine deck!
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2ndDak
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10/07/2003
19:44:36
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good deal Kevin glad you got it working pretty nice huh, onlr prob. i had was i didnt watch the wires for pass. sw and when the window went 1/2 way down it would unplug the sw thenthe window stops working. Yep i'm onto building a sub box for my cc and wiring in the amp. put indeglo guage faces on this past weekend. good luck with the stereo. drew
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MAGNUM S/T
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10/08/2003
07:06:40
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Call me crazy, but yesterday I pulled apart the fog light switch and found a dimmer cicuit to tie into for the lighted switches.....now the switches dim with the rest of the dash.
...Now I'm getting outa hand ;-)
Where the heck you gonna put the sub?
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2ndDak
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10/09/2003
10:19:42
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I have a club cab it will go under the back seat after i take out the factory tray like an mtx thunderform drew
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MAGNUM S/T
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10/11/2003
09:46:26
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damn damn damn, I have a short somewhere. Hey Drew, do you recall what amp fuse you have for your windows?
I had a 20amp, but after using the windows once or twice, the 20amp blows? The kit didn't come with a fuse...so I thought maybe I'm using the wrong rated fuse? Then again, I have been using these windows with no probs for a week now...so my guess s that it's a short.
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2ndDak
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10/11/2003
18:55:28
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I don't think it has a fuse other than where you wire it in but I think if you shorted something its either where wiring goes throught the doors into the body or its catching inside the doors in a window trak. good luck let me know drew
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MAGNUM S/T
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10/12/2003
09:57:03
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On the main power line, the kit came with a fusable link.....which I put a 20amp in.
I didn't geta chance to check it out yesterday....but MAN WHAT A PAIN if I gotta tear the door apart again :-(
How's the SW goin?
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MAGNUM S/T
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10/12/2003
10:28:26
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Just found the problem. It was not a short! I was simply using both windows at the same time when the fuse blew. When I use them alone, they wrok fine and don't blow the fuse, but if I hold both windows down or up, the fuse blows.
I put a 30amp fuse in there and it works perfect. I actually tested a 25 and that worked as well...so I went up one more in case it would eventually stress the fuse. Of course I should find out what the wire is rated to just to be sure, but in the meantime, that was a fairly easy fix.
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Troy
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10/12/2003
14:30:04
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Magnum you also bought the Colibri window kit? How much did you spend. WHat switches did you get and could you give me the link to kit that fits dakotas. I have a 2001 regular cab. THanks All help is appreciated.
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2ndDak
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10/12/2003
19:13:15
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Hey troy check a1electric.com they have a wide choice of power windows. drew
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MAGNUM S/T
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10/12/2003
22:01:10
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I in-fact purchased mine at A1 electric:Colibri Window Kits
I got the :Colibri STAR Kit which came with everything I needed, including 3 switches, 2 for the driver's side and one for the passenger's. These are the flush mounted switches - p/n 4980-21-007 (4th pic down with the arrows on them), they are lighted (I hooked them to my dimmer switch). Window Kit cost $140.
I also purchased the Power Locks as well, which cost <$60.
I'm happy with both installations. They are both universal kits, so I 'believe' they would fit your vehicle as well.
Hope that helps.
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