Adding an extra switch to the dashboard?

[Juddder]

I need to add an extra 16mm wide switch to the dashboard, ideally down near the silver key & cigar lighter and wonder if anyone has advice on the best way to achieve this?

I was thinking of using a drill with a 16mm hole saw but not sure what that would do to the covering (laminate for this bit on my car I think)?

Anyways, any thoughts much appreciated!



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[Juddder]

ginkent said:

Assuming you don't use the silver key, but do live in fear of it one-day paralysing the car - why not remove the silver key switch (twist the wires together and tuck down in the dash) and replace the silver switch with the switch you want and with a different purpose

Ah, a cunning plan except I have already replaced the silver key with another push button switch which I use to save the battery when the car is garaged for a bit...

So I need another one, and the ash tray is already housing the Mysterious Magic Cerbera switch....

Edited by Juddder on Thursday 18th May 15:50

[Juddder]

Incognegro said:

Good question. I too replaced silver key with a push button however like you judder I am adding some other bits near there (well the boys at power are doing it for me).

1 will be a rotary switch for my wheel slip settings on my knock MBE tcs and 1 button next to it that activates launch control.

Not sure how they are doing it but will ask

Very cool mods!

For me it's a dual ECU mapping switch for my MBE ECU

[Juddder]

Alpha Omega said:

Do you use the cigarette lighter?

Thanks - Good thinking except I've just installed one of these to run RSAJP and charge my phone at the same time!



So I think it really is time for an extra hole for the button

Thanks @Jody for the suggestion of how to remove the vinyl - I was thinking of using a craft knife to cut an X in the material and then cut / fold the corners back, but your suggestion sounds even better

[Juddder]

@Incognegro - would be interesting to know where about Powers are planning on putting your switches - after a bit of investigation today I think the easiest place for me is going to be to the right of the silver switch as per mock-up below

Anyone else picked or think other places that would work better?

[Juddder]

ukkid35 said:

They are out of line of sight just there, which is actually very good because they are very bright and would be a constant distraction at night.

Good point Paul and thanks for the picture

Out of interest where are you running your +12V connected to the lights from?

I was thinking of inspecting around the AC / Fan unit to get a feed from there but wondered if there was an easier one to tap into...

Alex