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Crstfr

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Got my new air freshener!

 

Actually used to buy these all the time back in my "fast and furious" days :driving: and I always loved the smell.

 

 

 

you have a link?... what do you compare the smell to?

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Sprayed my a pillars black with SEM Bumper Coater  

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Sure I'll try, haven't posted a pic on this forum yet, but here goes.   Go to Amazon or similar and order these: 1N4004 400V 1A Axial Lead Silicon Rectifier Diodes   You only need one really but

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Added a neodymium magnet to the steering column to hold the key fob still. $18 and a piece of double sided tape. The fob sticks right to it and does not bang around any more.   The magnets were

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tanner709 Enthusiast

tanner709

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2017's and on have no filler cap........... aka Capless fill..........

 

ahhhh! makes sense now. I knew I was missing something ahah

2017_LTZ Enthusiast

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you have a link?... what do you compare the smell to?

 

Here is the link to it on Amazon --> https://www.amazon.com/Air-Spencer-000400-Squash-Freshener/dp/B00150T13G/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00150T13G&pd_rd_r=RPMFP29RV35G280B15B2&pd_rd_w=U9W1w&pd_rd_wg=IhhAH&psc=1&refRID=RPMFP29RV35G280B15B2

 

As far as smell goes, it's kinda had to compare because it really doesn't smell like most other air fresheners. It's called "Squash" but doesn't smell like actual squash lol.. It's more of a clean, refreshing scent. I've had a lot of people ask me where did I purchase it from because they loved the smell.

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ZeKeef13 Enthusiast

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Found some strip LED lights at my local dirt Cheap. Basically what you can get from auto zone. Paid $7 for the strip $3 for a pack of quick connectors. I even stepped it up and spent another $4 on some good wire. Lol

 

 

 

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How did you wire this up? I am looking to do those lights but I want them to come on when the other interior lights do.

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pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

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How did you wire this up? I am looking to do those lights but I want them to come on when the other interior lights do.

Wires up with the interior dome lamp circuit. There are several ways to achieve this.

 

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This is a pic of the BCM. The bottom right corner wire (thick grey wire) pin # 1 of the connector.

 

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ZeKeef13 Enthusiast

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Wires up with the interior dome lamp circuit. There are several ways to achieve this.

 

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This is a pic of the BCM. The bottom right corner wire (thick grey wire) pin # 1 of the connector.

 

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Do you have a little more information on this? I am new to modifying anything other then paint stuff. I am an electrician, but on helicopters not cars lol. I just don't want to mess anything up.

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pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

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Do you have a little more information on this? I am new to modifying anything other then paint stuff. I am an electrician, but on helicopters not cars lol. I just don't want to mess anything up.

This might help.

 

https://youtu.be/KCwWa8GYfDQ

 

There are several places to tap this circuit as it is essentially any dome lamp light that comes on when you open the door.

 

 

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SSam Enthusiast

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Added a neodymium magnet to the steering column to hold the key fob still.

$18 and a piece of double sided tape. The fob sticks right to it and does not bang around any more.

 

The magnets were a little expensive, but I wanted black and the plastic coating was a bonus.

Link for Amazon: http://a.co/6vjUmeZ

 

If you have a bunch of keys, this may not help.

 

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Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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Added a neodymium magnet to the steering column to hold the key fob still.

$18 and a piece of double sided tape. The fob sticks right to it and does not bang around any more.

 

The magnets were a little expensive, but I wanted black and the plastic coating was a bonus.

Link for Amazon: http://a.co/6vjUmeZ

 

If you have a bunch of keys, this may not help.

 

-S

 

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Cool idea, I'm thinking about adding this to my list of mods done/to-be-done. My house keys are both vehicle keys are all separated out. I only take the vehicle key with me that I need and the ring of house keys, which gets tossed into the driver's door pocket, right under the armrest.

Eddie 70 Senior Enthusiast

Eddie 70

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I only keep the truck key on my fob. I don't like carrying a bunch of keys around in my pocket. What I did to keep from hearing the fob on the column b knocking was buy one of those silicone fob covers. Fits good and no more knocking.

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Krusty Enthusiast

Krusty

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Added a neodymium magnet to the steering column to hold the key fob still.

$18 and a piece of double sided tape. The fob sticks right to it and does not bang around any more.

 

The magnets were a little expensive, but I wanted black and the plastic coating was a bonus.

Link for Amazon: http://a.co/6vjUmeZ

 

If you have a bunch of keys, this may not help.

 

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Seems like that could ruin the FOB's electronics...........

 

I use one of these to separate everything from the ignition key - ever since owning a 2500 - although the krys dance around far less on the 1500's smooth ride........... And this gives me a way to leave it running and lock it to run into the Post Office to check the PO Box every morning etc.......

 

 

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bndawgs Senior Enthusiast

bndawgs

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Won't the magnet wear down the battery?

 

I remember someone else put a pad of foam there instead.

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dasimmon Enthusiast

dasimmon

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Added a neodymium magnet to the steering column to hold the key fob still.

$18 and a piece of double sided tape. The fob sticks right to it and does not bang around any more.

 

The magnets were a little expensive, but I wanted black and the plastic coating was a bonus.

Link for Amazon: http://a.co/6vjUmeZ

 

If you have a bunch of keys, this may not help.

 

-S

 

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nifty idea!!

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