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Driver's master "Lockout Switch" for passenger windows and doors.
Driver's master "Lockout Switch" for passenger windows and doors.
0 2016/09/25 17:32:49
The missing switch is the " lockout switch" and is the last one of these controls and probably the biggest pain to get it to look good. I decided to put a red led in it like the doors lock switch so I can tell whats what a little easier at night . Other than that most lights are going blue.
The missing switch is the " lockout switch" and is the last one of these controls and probably the biggest pain to get it to look good. I decided to put a red led in it like the doors lock switch so I can tell whats what a little easier at night . Other than that most lights are going blue.
0 2016/09/25 17:32:49
A quick side by side comparison shows the space problem with an led. A plug and play led will extend to far in and not be able to shine up into the transparent light-carrying plastic piece that allows the white portion to glow at night. Since there is such little space when the switch is clicked back to allow all door controls to function for passengers I opted to mount the led through the side to get enough space to angle the led nicely .
A quick side by side comparison shows the space problem with an led. A plug and play led will extend to far in and not be able to shine up into the transparent light-carrying plastic piece that allows the white portion to glow at night. Since there is such little space when the switch is clicked back to allow all door controls to function for passengers I opted to mount the led through the side to get enough space to angle the led nicely .
0 2016/09/25 17:32:49
Using some alcohol on "q-tips", I cleaned 16 years of dirt out first then took my dremmel with a special flat sanding bit to clean this contact (which sits deep in the switch) until it shined.
Using some alcohol on "q-tips", I cleaned 16 years of dirt out first then took my dremmel with a special flat sanding bit to clean this contact (which sits deep in the switch) until it shined.
0 2016/09/25 17:44:27
Taking apart the switche shows how there is a metal contact that rocks back and forth depending on the switch's position. Again, I opted to take the time and clean the contacts.
Taking apart the switche shows how there is a metal contact that rocks back and forth depending on the switch's position. Again, I opted to take the time and clean the contacts.
0 2016/09/25 17:44:27
Here you can see the led sticking out a bit through the drilled out plastic . I tested the led first to determine positive and negative leg then wired accordingly.
Here you can see the led sticking out a bit through the drilled out plastic . I tested the led first to determine positive and negative leg then wired accordingly.
0 2016/09/25 17:51:05
On this led, the leg with the brown resistor was negative? ( Before soldering it would be wise to test it in the door first to make sure of correct polarity for your led to light up on this one)and went to the closest metal contact. Then the other leg ran to the opposite metal contact. Made sure the legs would never make contact with each (avoiding a ground out) by first using a screwdriver to keep them as close and flush to the body and base as possible then after soldering them permanently into position ; I hot glued all around the metal legs so they wouldn't bump into each other,ever.
On this led, the leg with the brown resistor was negative? ( Before soldering it would be wise to test it in the door first to make sure of correct polarity for your led to light up on this one)and went to the closest metal contact. Then the other leg ran to the opposite metal contact. Made sure the legs would never make contact with each (avoiding a ground out) by first using a screwdriver to keep them as close and flush to the body and base as possible then after soldering them permanently into position ; I hot glued all around the metal legs so they wouldn't bump into each other,ever.
0 2016/09/25 17:54:01
The final product! Yay! Finally finished. Good luck .Hope these albums and pics make things go easier for ya.
The final product! Yay! Finally finished. Good luck .Hope these albums and pics make things go easier for ya.
0 2016/09/25 18:05:37