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Rocker switches for factory blanks

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by standard, Jan 30, 2018.

  1. Jan 30, 2018 at 8:14 AM
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    I'm in the process of adding some LED lights (front / rear) and I need a good clean looking spot for the switches. The ideal place is the factory cover that's below the ashtray and holds the two 12V power outlets - there are two blanks there that can be popped out. Anyone know of switches that can snap into those spots without ripping up the area? Ideally 3 pole switches that will trip a relay for the lights.

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  2. Jan 30, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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    Always wondered that myself. I'd be interested too.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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    That's usually where the RS3200 Toyota security system glassbreak detector would go. They fit OTTRAW switches with minimal filing to the plastic.
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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    I wired my pod lights up to a switch, that's where I ended up putting the switch. It fit perfect.
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2018 at 5:33 AM
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    Do you know the brand / model of the switch you used?
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2018 at 5:40 AM
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    I can confirm. Fit like a glove
     
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    Outstanding! Thanks much.
     
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  13. Feb 1, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    I used a Kia Defrost switch. It is just a bit short for the hole. It does have a light indicator and a backlight that comes on when headlights turn on.
    You could probably take an ECT switch or Clutch Cancel switch apart and change the name?

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  14. Feb 1, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    If you really want some stock looking switches you should look at what the LC guys do:
    https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/master-reference-for-oem-style-dash-switches.258764/
    https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/switch-relables-printable-single-sheet.274776/

    I've done a few:
     
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    You have power defrosting mirrors? Details?
     
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    I confirm that. Cheap China stuff. Can get stuck from time to time. I modified it's internal connection for what I wanted to have (back-lighting changing from white to red when pressed) and as much as I wanted to make the mechanics better, there is nothing I could do. But I have it as a rear fog light switch (the thing that is required in Poland) so I engaged it so far twice here - on safety inspection.
     
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    Very nice...thank u for all of that!
     
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