Another wiring question.

[B 4 You]

So, power mode is successful. I have a nice pushbutton switch tucked away somewhere, but it's bothering me that I don't have a real place for it. I had an idea though, but I didn't do it for fear of breaking something. The parking lights switch. It's in a perfect, discreet location, and wouldn't require adding any holes (my biggest fear). Can I simply connect my power mode switch to the terminals of the parking lights switch? In theory, when the button is pushed, the parking lights and power mode will both come on. Will this have any negative effects on the car? It's probably a stupid question, but I'm afraid connecting the ecu to another input of voltage will confuse or damage it. If I don't, I'll just disconnect the parking lights switch and rewire it to house my power mode switch.

PS, if someone has an image of the switch from the back so I know which terminals are power, which are lights, etc. that would be fantastic!

[dbarnblatt]

Why not do exactly what you want to do but get another set of switches... on ebay all the time:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/92-97-Subaru...-/140555444225

... and install this new switch on the right side of the steering wheel where the "coin holder" is now. It will fit right in with no modification.

[B 4 You]

I already have that same new switch where you described, both with switches in use.

[dannmarr]

Can you post some pictures and explain the power mode installation?
The photos on the original thread on this subject was removed. Thanks!

[B 4 You]

I didn't take any pictures, but if you read this and check the photos on page 12, you should be able to do it.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...r+mode&page=12

[SVX8588]

I don't think the parking light switch would work, because it is switching power to the parking lights (I assume) and the Power mode requires grounding the pin on the TCU. So if you connected the power mode wires to it as well, you would effectively create a dead short to the parking light circuit and give battery power to the pin on the TCU, which I'm guessing would not be cool for it.

If you have access to a parts car, steal the shift lock button from it and mount a little push on/off switch under it to put below the shift lever. I just did this in my car (installed it today actually :-), and it works well. No drilling any holes, and it looks stock. I also am using the coin holder spot for switches, and I've already made a switch next to the rear defroster button, so the spot below the shifter was my only option. Parts cars are handy

I'll be adding some pics to my locker when I get a few spare minutes...