Bought a 2006 Commander 4x4 base with the 3.7. I'm not one to leave things alone, as my wife knows well. Got a bunch of mods on a list, guess I'll start with the least expensive.
I don't know if you can really call it a mod, but the first mod I did was add a locking fuel door.
Then I replaced the knobs on the MTC (climate control) with the chrome ring knobs from the ATC controls of a WK. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL10/876027/13878600/207261562.jpg
You squeeze the knobs like in the pic and pull out the white plastic indicator and swap it with the plain knobs. You'll need to fill the gap around the center with epoxy. The chrome knobs will be recessed into the control head more if you don't swap the insides. Either way they will sit farther in, less knob to grab.
Bought a 2006 Commander 4x4 base with the 3.7. I'm not one to leave things alone, as my wife knows well. Got a bunch of mods on a list, guess I'll start with the least expensive.
I don't know if you can really call it a mod, but the first mod I did was add a locking fuel door.
Then I replaced the knobs on the MTC (climate control) with the chrome ring knobs from the ATC controls of a WK. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL10/876027/13878600/207261562.jpg
You squeeze the knobs like in the pic and pull out the white plastic indicator and swap it with the plain knobs. You'll need to fill the gap around the center with epoxy. The chrome knobs will be recessed into the control head more if you don't swap the insides. Either way they will sit farther in, less knob to grab.
YB where did you get the chrome knobs? I tried to get them from the dealership and they said they didn't sell them without the whole climate control unit.
YB where did you get the chrome knobs? I tried to get them from the dealership and they said they didn't sell them without the whole climate control unit.
They're out of a WK from a wrecking yard which had a bunch of brand new flash flood vehicles. They don't sell the electronic modules from flood vehicles and up here once a vehicle is written off as flood you can never get a title for it no matter what you do. Its' funny, you can repair a roll over and get a title but not a flood.
Added a section from the WK knobs to make them stick out further.
Last time I was there the only parts left were complete front ends from the brand new Grand Cherokee's, Durango's, Ram, Charger. Nothing at all left from the Crossfire's, Wrangler's and 300C. I'll PM you.
Sparco makes locking fuel doors, not sure if they make them for the XK. There's all kinds available for the Hummer, is the Hummer fuel door the same size?
If you need something of the interior or the wire harness let me know. I have all my old stuff and new stuff. Also stock rims and tires blk. gril etc. Let me know.l
Sparco makes locking fuel doors, not sure if they make them for the XK. There's all kinds available for the Hummer, is the Hummer fuel door the same size?
Make sure you post the steering wheel mod, thats a great addition and I'm sure many on this forum would like to know how you did it....especially me. thanks.
Just fixed my Nav unit that I got off ebay so I should be able to install it at the same time as the steering wheel switches. I'm off the next couple of weeks so I'll getter done soon. Gotta put in a back up camera as well.
Make sure you post the steering wheel mod, thats a great addition and I'm sure many on this forum would like to know how you did it....especially me. thanks.
Yessssssss. I'm seriously missing the steering wheel stereo controls that my WJ had. The Daughter laughs every time I unconciously tap the back of the steering wheel (and then snort and reach for the stereo).
Yessssssss. I'm seriously missing the steering wheel stereo controls that my WJ had. The Daughter laughs every time I unconciously tap the back of the steering wheel (and then snort and reach for the stereo).
Yessssssss. I'm seriously missing the steering wheel stereo controls that my WJ had. The Daughter laughs every time I unconciously tap the back of the steering wheel (and then snort and reach for the stereo).
Well, good news The steering wheel radio switches are in and it's Plug & Play. The clockspring has an extra connector for the switch harness so it was basically cut out 2 holes and plug everything in. Works fine with the base radio.
I wanted to do the NAV install at the same time but it was just too cold in the Commander. I'll post some pics and a little how-to as soon as I find a place to host the pics.
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