Rocker Switch On Dash...

[CALLAKN]

I’m sure it’s been covered a million times, but what’s the best switch for the job?? I’ve got a couple of 20mm rocker switches but think they’ll be too big ??

 

[Skyliner33]

Does it have to be a rocker switch? Could it not be a touch/ push switch? Something like this:

SmartSwitch 12V/24V 18mm IP67 Steel LED Illuminated ON/OFF POWER Button Switch | eBay

 

[CALLAKN]

This is what I’m up against

 

[Ethan Andrews]

Love this forum!

This is exactly the solution I want.

What did you do in the end then?

 

[CALLAKN]

16mm rocker switch from travelvolts

 

[Ethan Andrews]

Ahh slick that’s what I was thinking about doing. I was wondering what diameter to go with and now I know. Thanks very much

 

[CALLAKN]

Ahh slick that’s what I was thinking about doing. I was wondering what diameter to go with and now I know. Thanks very much

I drilled out to like 13mm, then used my dremel to slowly sand-down the plastic hole to widen it enough to push the switch in

 

[Ethan Andrews]

That’s great mate thanks very much.

I have just ordered a pack of these which seem phenomenal value. Considering it’s for a pack of switches. So I can choose the most discreet colour.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MiMoo-Ligh...ds=12v+dc+on/off+switch&qid=1580959931&sr=8-4

 

[Ethan Andrews]

That’s great mate thanks very much.

I have just ordered a pack of these which seem phenomenal value. Considering it’s for a pack of switches. So I can choose the most discreet colour.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MiMoo-Lighted-Latching-Household-Appliances/dp/B076KLB9VV/ref=sr_1_4?adgrpid=78616481981&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7OnxBRCNARIsAIW53B8zeBNcwZnEQmQwPRnNhRI9PohI1OQ9jnZByvamG5rN0CDofqUC7AkaAttPEALw_wcB&hvadid=394010923092&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9045823&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1o2&hvqmt=b&hvrand=13583423690317741252&hvtargid=aud-857735893802:kwd-846851741495&hydadcr=6845_1766588&keywords=12v+dc+on/off+switch&qid=1580959931&sr=8-4

Here is what they look like:

 

[CALLAKN]

Here is what they look like:

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Does it tell you the width of them

 

[Lukavell]

I want to fit one in one of the blanks but I don't know what I need a switch for?!

 

[Pete C]

I want to fit one in one of the blanks but I don't know what I need a switch for?!

Just bang a switch in, and pretend it’s for secret stuff

 

[Ethan Andrews]

Well switches have arrived and for the money they seem pretty good. But they are going to be just slightly too wide to fit / drill into a switch blanking plate. I definitely need one that is no more than 16mm at its widest point.

 

[Ethan Andrews]

Pack of spade connectors £4.05 from Toolstation. And fit perfectly onto switch terminals. Although I would recommend heat shrink tubing to provide insulation.

 

[moomin-j]

Just bang a switch in, and pretend it’s for secret stuff

Ejector seat to get rid of annoying passengers that want to alter radio station & volume, temp up & down, blower higher & lower, tell you to park here, not there etc, etc.

 

[Ethan Andrews]

Ejector seat definitely!!

 

[Ethan Andrews]

Actually Callkn, I might get away with my switch looking at your photo. As that blank on lower right corner

I’m sure it’s been covered a million times, but what’s the best switch for the job?? I’ve got a couple of 20mm rocker switches but think they’ll be too big ??

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16mm rocker switch from travelvolts

side is a wider and different shape.

 

[CALLAKN]

16mm switch is the only way

 

[LouisIVI]

Looking to install a switch in the same place to switch head unit from starter battery leisure battery so it can be used when camping, what amp rated switch should i use for this as the only 16mm ones I can find are 3 amp

 

[paddy26]

Looking to install a switch in the same place to switch head unit from starter battery leisure battery so it can be used when camping, what amp rated switch should i use for this as the only 16mm ones I can find are 3 amp

I'm not sure it's that simple. I think the radio also gets a signal from the bcm.