Blank dash button - Page 3

PhatWeasel · #31 03-04-2005, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by AFBeefcake
There are no wires in there.

Ahhh, can you tell me if the switches are modular? Could the mechanism from 'cruise' or 'foglights' be installed into the blank slot? Or is the switch body a one piece "take it apart and never get it back together again" type deal?

I think the idea of installing an after market (radio shack) switch it OK, but I'd rather retro-fit a stock switch from a junker module into the existing socket.

PhatWeasel · #32 03-04-2005, 08:37 AM

Does anyone have the under-hood wiring harness diagram? I have the dash schematic (thanks beav), I want to see where every thing goes under the hood. Having the L-AWD model and discovering that the security system harness is already there is the greatest thing ever. Now I'm on a mission to find out what other wiring is there but unused.

Sunroof, heated mirrors, electric seats? What else?

BTW: What is the best service manual for the SVX? Chilton (haha) / AllData / Factory?

lhopp77 · #33 03-04-2005, 09:06 AM

If you are serious about working on your car and keeping it for a long time, invest in the factory manuals. Cost is about $160 more or less for the set.

Lee

AFBeefcake · #34 03-04-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally posted by PhatWeasel

Ahhh, can you tell me if the switches are modular? Could the mechanism from 'cruise' or 'foglights' be installed into the blank slot? Or is the switch body a one piece "take it apart and never get it back together again" type deal?

I think the idea of installing an after market (radio shack) switch it OK, but I'd rather retro-fit a stock switch from a junker module into the existing socket.

No, you can take it apart and then put it back together, but its not modular.

mohrds · #35 03-04-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by AFBeefcake

No, you can take it apart and then put it back together, but its not modular.

You got yours back together??

Doug

mohrds · #36 03-04-2005, 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by PhatWeasel
Does anyone have the under-hood wiring harness diagram? I have the dash schematic (thanks beav), I want to see where every thing goes under the hood. Having the L-AWD model and discovering that the security system harness is already there is the greatest thing ever. Now I'm on a mission to find out what other wiring is there but unused.

Sunroof, heated mirrors, electric seats? What else?

BTW: What is the best service manual for the SVX? Chilton (haha) / AllData / Factory?

The electric seat and mirror heater harnesses will be there, but no US SVX has any of the seat heater harness

Doug

AFBeefcake · #37 03-04-2005, 05:00 PM

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Originally posted by mohrds

You got yours back together??

Doug

Yup

svxistentialist · #38 03-04-2005, 05:21 PM

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Originally posted by mohrds

You got yours back together??

Doug

You took yours apart??

kuoh · #39 03-04-2005, 05:58 PM

It can happen by accident if you pull in the wrong place while trying to take out the assembly. It's even worse when it's pitch black and the innards fall out!

KuoH

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Originally posted by svxistentialist
You took yours apart??

AFBeefcake · #40 03-04-2005, 08:36 PM

Here are some Pics of the back of the swich.

I drilled the holes.

This pic shows the mico swich I fitted to the back. It is acctivated by pressing the blank when the cover has been removed.

PhatWeasel · #41 03-05-2005, 11:46 AM

AFB -- Very cool! Thanks for the pics.

Ideas and plans are forming.

msvx95 · #42 03-07-2005, 04:19 AM

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Originally posted by AFBeefcake
Here are some Pics of the back of the swich.

I drilled the holes.

This pic shows the mico swich I fitted to the back. It is acctivated by pressing the blank when the cover has been removed.

Hey does the outer black cover come off of the switch?
I have to replace the bottom light bulb.
I can't get a couple of bulbs out....and I heard there are some screws to take out to get the switch cover off.

svxistentialist · #43 03-07-2005, 05:09 AM

Matt

The blue and brown circles you see in the picture, they are the bulbs, and they are exposed like that so you can change them. I have, I think, replaced all my bulbs in this way, and I can't remember there being one that was not accessible.

You put a blade scredriver in the slot, turn them anticlock a half turn or so, then withdraw them. They can be a tight fit and unwilling to fall out or withdraw. In this case, use your ingenuity. I would expect a fine needle-nosed pliers would be able to get a grip on the head and pull them out for you.

Joe

msvx95 · #44 03-10-2005, 03:32 AM

I see....I was having trouble taking the more recessed bulbs out....the ones to let you know if the button is pushed in....I think it's the Illumi-on bulbs.

RSVX · #45 03-10-2005, 06:34 AM

My plan had always been, that if I were to add after-market driving lights, that I would take the fog light switch from the left side(of a spare module) remove it, and install it in the blank position for a stock looking drivving light switch.

I have all of the needed parts for this, being two spare switch panels, I just have never gotten around to making it a reality.