Lighted Window switches!
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I followed IMO's procedure today, and it worked like a charm. Pulled out switch, carfully pried off top part (in a large plastic bag to catch any flying pieces), and ground down carefully the underside of the top piece. I also slightly re-bent the front metal tang that clips into the consol. Put it all back together, popped it back in and whola! It works flawlessly. You cannot tell that it was ground either. Thanks for the fix Imo - saved me another $30!
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Originally Posted by 928ntslow
I will never understand the dislike of the original 928 center switches. They are in the best possible spot and you don't have to look at them to use them, they are fit so well into the scheme of things that they actually disappear as part of the swooping console...AND you cannot accidentally use them unless you're just all thumbs.
I love your idea, I don't like the look of the BMW buttons...
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I hit sunroof open when I want to wipe the rear window and get water all over my interior.
I hit rear wiper when I want to let the sunshine in through the sunroof, and look like a moron.
Those are irritations. I cannot NOT pay attention to them, it cannot happen automatically as it does with the other switsches in the car and I really think it needs improvement. I am not going to look down there while I drive.
I hit rear wiper when I want to let the sunshine in through the sunroof, and look like a moron.
Those are irritations. I cannot NOT pay attention to them, it cannot happen automatically as it does with the other switsches in the car and I really think it needs improvement. I am not going to look down there while I drive.
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Originally Posted by heinrich
I hit sunroof open when I want to wipe the rear window and get water all over my interior.
I hit rear wiper when I want to let the sunshine in through the sunroof, and look like a moron.
Those are irritations. I cannot NOT pay attention to them, it cannot happen automatically as it does with the other switsches in the car and I really think it needs improvement. I am not going to look down there while I drive.
I hit rear wiper when I want to let the sunshine in through the sunroof, and look like a moron.
Those are irritations. I cannot NOT pay attention to them, it cannot happen automatically as it does with the other switsches in the car and I really think it needs improvement. I am not going to look down there while I drive.
Why not just delete the rear wipeer like I did. That way I know only the outside switches are for the windows, and one of the middle ones will give me the sunroof.
Oh yeah, and from '91 on they're all express open with express close on the driver window!
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Originally Posted by linderpat
I followed IMO's procedure today, and it worked like a charm. Pulled out switch, carfully pried off top part (in a large plastic bag to catch any flying pieces), and ground down carefully the underside of the top piece. I also slightly re-bent the front metal tang that clips into the consol. Put it all back together, popped it back in and whola! It works flawlessly. You cannot tell that it was ground either. Thanks for the fix Imo - saved me another $30!
No problem, I'm glad it worked!
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Originally Posted by heinrich
I hit sunroof open when I want to wipe the rear window and get water all over my interior.
I hit rear wiper when I want to let the sunshine in through the sunroof, and look like a moron.
Those are irritations. I cannot NOT pay attention to them, it cannot happen automatically as it does with the other switsches in the car and I really think it needs improvement. I am not going to look down there while I drive.
I hit rear wiper when I want to let the sunshine in through the sunroof, and look like a moron.
Those are irritations. I cannot NOT pay attention to them, it cannot happen automatically as it does with the other switsches in the car and I really think it needs improvement. I am not going to look down there while I drive.
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What is it with the constant references to the 928 interior being dated looking? Of course
it's dated looking (my car is 20 years old this year). If something new is desired, then why
have a 928; just go get a brand new 997 or wait for the Panamera and be done with it. If
I applied that sort of logic to my 356 SC, I would be laughed out of the club. We are dealing
with old surviving cars here, and I think most of us accept them for the state of technology
that existed when they were built.
BTW, I think the "dated" switch conversion looks fine. I agree night pics would be nice.
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it's dated looking (my car is 20 years old this year). If something new is desired, then why
have a 928; just go get a brand new 997 or wait for the Panamera and be done with it. If
I applied that sort of logic to my 356 SC, I would be laughed out of the club. We are dealing
with old surviving cars here, and I think most of us accept them for the state of technology
that existed when they were built.
BTW, I think the "dated" switch conversion looks fine. I agree night pics would be nice.
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IMO - great idea. Too bad I'm just now getting it after having the whole inside outside on the bench. Oh well.
I can't see where lighting these switches would make any difference as you would still need to look down to stab the right one. I would prefer some sot of braille like icon so I could feel which is which.
I can't see where lighting these switches would make any difference as you would still need to look down to stab the right one. I would prefer some sot of braille like icon so I could feel which is which.
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I don't object to the look of the switches at all - functionally it seems a lot do get sticky over time - and are fiddly to fix.
However the ergonomic issue is that the rear wiper switch should just not be next to the windows & sunroof switches.
They are functionally not only not similar but they way they are implemented they are basically incompatible. Its an area you don't want to look at while you are driving - yet if you miss the right button you get a window or sunroof opening instead of rear wipers? (or the opposite) WTF!
This is bad ergonomic design however you look at it. Its just totally incompatible with how good most of the major controls are!
And yes I have fixed mine - my rear wiper control is relocated back to the pod where it started its life in the 928 design. Currently my rear wiper switch does nothing but I have a plan to replace it with this switch body below, and it will eventually function as an 'all open express' (windows & sunroof) and 'all close express' (windows & sunroof) switch.
This is a useful function for me I'd use frequently and is quite compatible with the location. It needs some significant design work to implement this safely - but I have an initial design for it already.
I'd typically use it to quickly vent the car on hot days then close the windows and sunroof soon after I get underway.
I don't really think these need to be lighted...
Alan
However the ergonomic issue is that the rear wiper switch should just not be next to the windows & sunroof switches.
They are functionally not only not similar but they way they are implemented they are basically incompatible. Its an area you don't want to look at while you are driving - yet if you miss the right button you get a window or sunroof opening instead of rear wipers? (or the opposite) WTF!
This is bad ergonomic design however you look at it. Its just totally incompatible with how good most of the major controls are!
And yes I have fixed mine - my rear wiper control is relocated back to the pod where it started its life in the 928 design. Currently my rear wiper switch does nothing but I have a plan to replace it with this switch body below, and it will eventually function as an 'all open express' (windows & sunroof) and 'all close express' (windows & sunroof) switch.
This is a useful function for me I'd use frequently and is quite compatible with the location. It needs some significant design work to implement this safely - but I have an initial design for it already.
I'd typically use it to quickly vent the car on hot days then close the windows and sunroof soon after I get underway.
I don't really think these need to be lighted...
Alan
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Originally Posted by Nine2Eight
If something new is desired, then why have a 928; just go get a brand new 997
If you want a nice interior, buy something British & cover it in wood. Like Malibu did.
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I put all the switches concerned with opening and closing - windows, sunroof, hatch, community gate and garage door - in a group on the driver's door (also on the passenger's door). They are all permanently live, too. It's often very useful, especially when cleaning the car, to be able to open and close the windows and roof, without having to find a key and activate the ignition circuits. They're very easy to find, when driving, and there's no way to accidentally hit them with my elbow!
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Originally Posted by Zaner
Just fooling around with the idea of of getting rid of my dreaded Porsche window switches! These light up at night as well! Any comments ( Positive or Negative ) are welcome!
Do the switches you used require a relay, or do they handle full motor operating current?
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I'll answer - since its clear here - for either of Chris' cars its the full motor current - wether the switches were designed for that depends on the Mercedes they came out of. They would likely work either way - but maybe would over time have contact issues if they are not designed for high current. They would also work for the later cars with the relay window controller and should have no possible issues there...
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Originally Posted by Bill Ball
Yeah, I've done that and within a year or so, it sticks again. So, I have done it over and over. My console is not visibly warped, but the rear edge of the right side switch catches on the console. The PO complained about it over and over to Porsche and they did the same thing.
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