I've got problems :)

[Jimbo2000]

hi

i have a Pivot baby timer in the ashtray in the front console of a 33.

the wires go into the back of the ashtray though a hole.

the problem is i want to take the whole panel off to install some leather boots and also readjust the handbrake tension but the wiring is not detachable from the back of the timer and from the diagram in the instructions there is a clip/plug in the middle where i think i can detatch it but dont know how to get to it or where it would be.

is it easy to take of the panel under the steering wheel and is that the way i have to go about it?

thanks

Jim

[Jimbo2000]

anybody?

[JimX]

The panel under the wheel is pretty easy to drop down, try to get in through there if you can. I presume your car came this way from Japan, or else you would be asking the guy that installed it

[Jimbo2000]

heheh no, i only had it installed a few months ago but didnt think it would cause me such a hassle. and i want to try to do something myself for once.

but i reckon if i can get that panel off i should be able to see if its something i can do or not.

anyone know how you take it off

[Craved]

there is about 4-5 screws holding it in! you have to take the 2 off the bonnet release ( make sure you look carefully at how this bit works can be tricky to get back in right) then 2 under neath at the bottom of the panel!! you cant get into the side (next to the head deck etc) without taking the whole dash out! but those cables do have to make it right up towards the steering column, so they will be there!

[Messiah]

James,

I'm always pulling shit out of my car and putting it back in again.... gimme a buzz next time you need help and i'll lend a hand.... i've kinda got used to dash board diving.

[Jimbo2000]

you just wanted to have people see that i have problems didnt you?

[Messiah]

yes... yes i did :slap: