VmtSquad

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Hi guys,

This thread is for all users who have an after market switch installed inside their 3rd Gen TL.

Maybe you guys already know, my MacMini install is going well and I now need to find a good location for a ON/OFF and maybe a kill switch(12v). I decided to go with a 2 state switch instead of Push since I can check easily see on which state the MAC is....anyway thats not the point here, even if you have a PUSH button, post it to.

I would like to see what you guys did, carPc owners, DvD players installation, etc etc.. if you got an after market switch inside your car, post a pic or explain where you installed it and why.

FYI: I'm Planning on using the free spot on the left of the steering wheel for my Accord Fogs that will be installed soon....

I hope I'm not asking to much

Thanks in advance!

jptl04

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here's the switch panel i made, it has P.I.E X-3 push button, and video switcher, and nav to go mini rocker switches. for me an awesome location, easily pull the lower cubby open and close when needed.

VmtSquad

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^^Awesome location, I don't see any wire (which is good). Can you show us or explain where you pass the wiring ?

jptl04

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i got a flat 10 conductor cable, kinda like telephone cable, soldered every connection to all switches, the flat cable can pass through the lower corner of the compartment, theres room there. then i ran it through the car door and out through the oem door harness. i ran it through the rubber housing and into the car cabin

here you can see the silver cable. you cant see any wiring from my switches, super clean

VmtSquad

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Humm looks good, can you post a link to that specific cable, might go take a look at this thanks bro!

maddsiick

this is really clean, i think i might need to do something like this if i cant get my homelink switch project to work. I have an accord fog switch, independent fog switch, im getting my DOMs unit this week so thats two more switches and my footwell switches. I would love to have a box liek this to control everything.

jptl04

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dont have a link i got it a electronics supply store near my home. its just like telephone line only it has 10 conductors or wires, if i had to guess they are like 26 gauge or maybe even smaller stranded copper wires.

maddsiick

almost like how a network cable has 8 strands in it...something like that you're talking about right?

jptl04

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yup, only this one had 10 strands or wires, 6 for the P.I.E X-3 and two for each of the rocker switches, this was perfect.

RJANACONDA

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my bass remote for sub and illumated toggle swtich for tvandnav2go

ABP_04TL

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Momentary for my HID reverse
Cup Holder

thait

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^lol nice spot for the reverse hid switch button that button really stands out for warning! lol.
i have mine in the lower cubby console. i need to grab pictures of my switches

bzyrice

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I like this thread idea VMT!! my switches are done.. just havent had the time to finish off my whole install dogh.. hopefully this weekend!! ill take pics then..

VmtSquad

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^^Thanks Bzyrice, I'm @ the same step as you! Just need to find the right place for my 2 state switch.

I also found a nice spot under the dash for my PowerSupply, will post pics when installed.

Thanks guys for the contribution!!!

jptl04

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on demand rocker switch for rear view camera. under steering column





ok! you could bite

VmtSquad

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AH! What a nice idea bro!! ^^

maddsiick

awww man this is a place i was looking for to hide a switch. This is such a good location. where did you get these small rocker switches from jptl04?

jptl04

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From an electronics shop here near me. I've seen some on fleabay just seach mini rocker switch.

SCD_Rogue

Recently installed for navtool switch. Doesn't interfere with cups, within reach and blends in nicely.

rodneyc77

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Did somebody say Switches...

Hitting Switches is Addicting...




Old School DVD Switch...

Steven Bell

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Rodney, well done! You even put the cup holder back in!

lylen

where are you buying the switches from? ebay?

VmtSquad

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^^All electronic supply store have all kind of switches, or you can search google and you'll find some pretty specialized sites that sells only switches!!

Good luck !

NTICED

these pics just convinced me to order the extra wood peices near the heated seats cup holders

CubanLynx84

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That's actually the perfect spot for when I finally get around to installing my train horns