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Old 09-21-2014, 12:05 PM
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Electrical Ideas Needed

I put two switches in the blanks to the left of the steering wheel. One turns on the colored LEDs for nighttime driving, and the other turns on two (so far) 12v outlets I added. I have another switch, but I can't think of anything for it to turn on and off. Suggestions, please!
 
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On order, along with the ejection seat.
 
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Old 09-21-2014, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverEX15
I put two switches in the blanks to the left of the steering wheel. One turns on the colored LEDs for nighttime driving, and the other turns on two (so far) 12v outlets I added. I have another switch, but I can't think of anything for it to turn on and off. Suggestions, please!
Pictures please.

A how to would also be appreciated in the adding of the switches and the 12v power outlets.

Also where did you get the parts?
Links are appreciated.

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Old 09-21-2014, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CIOWN
Pictures please.

A how to would also be appreciated in the adding of the switches and the 12v power outlets.

Also where did you get the parts?
Links are appreciated.

thanks
I did that a couple of weeks ago, but I'll make a separate thread - Adding Switches. Also, Adding Outlets.
 

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Old 09-21-2014, 05:14 PM
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One idea that I saw on an earlier post was to use one of the blanks to implement a temporary on/off switch as a garage door opener - I think it might have been under the Homelink post.... seemed like a good idea and a way to keep your garage remote hidden and out of sight...
 
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Old 09-21-2014, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JupiterJoe
One idea that I saw on an earlier post was to use one of the blanks to implement a temporary on/off switch as a garage door opener - I think it might have been under the Homelink post.... seemed like a good idea and a way to keep your garage remote hidden and out of sight...
Good idea. I'd have to wire a push-button switch into the opener somehow.

Here's a link to do just that. The only problem might be finding a good, hidden location for the remote that doesn't interfere too much with the signal.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Stea...e-Door-Remote/
 

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Old 09-22-2014, 10:52 AM
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I need more buttons!
 
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Old 09-22-2014, 01:11 PM
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Most people install the accessory and figure out how to switch power to it, not the other way around!

I recommend flashing red and blue lights on top. You'll slice through traffic with that!
 
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Old 09-22-2014, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeL
Most people install the accessory and figure out how to switch power to it, not the other way around!

I recommend flashing red and blue lights on top. You'll slice through traffic with that!
There are already several cars in town with them.
 
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I did this with my 2010. I'm not sure if I ever posted it here. Let me search....I did not. If I remember correctly, I just bought a black push button at Radio Shack and drilled a hole and put it in. I tapped into my remote and was good to go.

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Good idea. I'd have to wire a push-button switch into the opener somehow.

Here's a link to do just that. The only problem might be finding a good, hidden location for the remote that doesn't interfere too much with the signal.

Stealth Garage Door Remote
 

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Originally Posted by JupiterJoe
One idea that I saw on an earlier post was to use one of the blanks to implement a temporary on/off switch as a garage door opener - I think it might have been under the Homelink post.... seemed like a good idea and a way to keep your garage remote hidden and out of sight...
Yep, that was my post. https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...-homelink.html

It was really easy. I used a keychain style garage remote, and the board was small enough that I just left the board exposed and it fit right into the hole behind the switch covers. (its this one:
Chamberlain 956EV Garage Keychain Remote - Garage Door Remote Controls - Amazon.com Chamberlain 956EV Garage Keychain Remote - Garage Door Remote Controls - Amazon.com
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It works great, I can hit the button about half way down my block and it works.
 
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