dts console install on a base deville

agusgoldboy · #1 (**permalink**) 11-22-08, 02:22 PM

hello
i just got a 02 dts floor console that i would like to install on a 01 deville. i was looking at some helpful threads by logandiagnostic, turbojimmy, bigmike, and ophedian.

i have a couple of questions that perhaps someone caould help me with. first the floor console did not come with the shift console but i was looking at my shift cable on the steering column and i heard that i can reroute it but i dont know how to specifically do it ? what exactly do i have to remove or do ? call me dumb but can someone explain to me how by removing the shift cable from the column and puttting it to the dts console is going to shift gears ??

also i noticed there are wiring harnesses on the bottom of the deville's console. are those the ones i will have to splice and connect with the harnesss that comes with the dts console?? or would i have to splice some wiring harnesses on the steering column? also if any one who did this have the diagrams for a 01 deville and 02 dts wiring harnesses that would be perfect

lastly i cant get the sterring column clam shells off i think they need special keys other than screw drivers or wrenches ?? any one know how to remove it ??

any help would help
thanks alot

StuJac · #2 (**permalink**) 11-23-08, 09:39 AM

It might take a bit of searching but this has been done before and discussed on the forum.

chubbyranger · #3 (**permalink**) 11-23-08, 02:20 PM

I know its been discussed but not sure if its been done. I think its been on Ranger's to-do list for a while. But from the sound of it I think you need more parts than you have.

**Ranger** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-23-08, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chubbyranger

I know its been discussed but not sure if its been done. I think its been on Ranger's to-do list for a while. But from the sound of it I think you need more parts than you have.

Having been unable to locate one, I've pretty much given up on the idea. Sounds like the OP has the console without the shifter. He's gonna need new column shrouds as well unless he wants to leave the rubber boot sticking out of the original column. Also will have to reroute the T/C button wiring from the shifter to the console as well as fabricate some type of bracket to mount the shift cable as I recall if you are using the original column cable.

quantum · #5 (**permalink**) 11-23-08, 09:14 PM

Psssst, Ranger

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-CA...spagenameZWDVW

Not sure about the color though, no color code listed...

ted tcb · #6 (**permalink**) 11-23-08, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantum

Psssst, Ranger

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-CADILLAC-DEVILLE-CENTER-CONSOLE-W-SHIFTER-WOODGRAIN_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33695QQihZ022 QQitemZ350128638816QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Not sure about the color though, no color code listed...

Oooooooh, Ranger likey!!!

**Ranger** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-23-08, 09:41 PM

You know, I was going to say I pretty much gave up on it unless one falls in my lap and wouldn't you know it, Quantum comes through again. I'll be calling them tomorrow. Looks like the right color. I may be back in the console conversion business again. THANKS Quantum!

quantum · #8 (**permalink**) 11-25-08, 10:25 AM

You're welcome, Ranger!

Didja call 'em yet?

**Ranger** · #9 (**permalink**) 11-25-08, 11:47 AM

Nah, couldn't find a phone no. Ewill is running the VIN to check on the color, but it looks right to me. I suspect whoever I would talk to could not tell me much about it anyway. Probably never laid eyes on it. I'll probably just have to put a bid on it and hope it is better than the last POS I got and had to return.

quantum · #10 (**permalink**) 11-25-08, 12:32 PM

Ranger,

Here is the # 573-565-3508

There is actually a picture of the RPO tag on the site

http://www.yanceyauto.com/inventory.php

Select 2002

Then Cadillac

Then Deville

Then DTS

Scroll down to very bottom and select "Parts Vehicles In Inventory"

Then select the 2002 Deville with 88866 miles.

I saw the RPO tag, clear as a bell. U800J, and 156

Is 156 the interior color code?

agusgoldboy · #11 (**permalink**) 11-25-08, 03:02 PM

thanks guys but i decided to shy away from this project. the car is my daily driver and i could not bear to see it mess up by my own hands.
i felt comfortable splicing the wriring harnesses from the deville and the dts console.
yea my intention was to leave to column shifter there even though it would look wired.
i was going to use the original column shifter and reroute it to the floor console but had no idea what to unhook or remove much less make a bracket.

one thing that does bother me though how can by rerouting the shift cable from the cloumn and installing it on the floor shifter how does one know that shifts and gears will still be correct. ??

**Ranger** · #12 (**permalink**) 11-25-08, 03:05 PM

Boy, you sure know how to navigate those sites Quantum. No wonder you find what I can't. Yup, that's my interior, right down to the trim code 15I. Maybe I'll give them a call when I get off here.

It amazes me that that car was totaled for such seemingly minor damage.

**Ranger** · #13 (**permalink**) 11-25-08, 03:53 PM

Quantum, just got off the phone with Jason at Yancy. Sounds like it is a good console. No buy it now price so I'll have to wait and bid. Wish me luck.

**Ranger** · #14 (**permalink**) 11-27-08, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantum

Psssst, Ranger

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-CA...spagenameZWDVW

Not sure about the color though, no color code listed...

It's mine!

Thanks Quantum.

quantum · #15 (**permalink**) 11-27-08, 01:26 PM

That's awesome Ranger!!! Looks like you had a mini bidding war at the end. Makes it exciting that way.

I have bought some things from Yancy before, which is how I knew my way around their site. The stuff I got from them was in good shape and they were cool to deal with. Hope it's as nice as it looks in the pics.

Good luck with the install, and glad I could help!