Dashboard Switch - E85 to pump gas
03-28-2012, 12:37 PM
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Good idea on the keyed switch. Here you go for $13
http://search.digikey.com/us/en/products/Y201132C203NQ/CKC8046-ND/484283
http://search.digikey.com/us/en/products/Y201132C203NQ/CKC8046-ND/484283
03-28-2012, 01:17 PM
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Sorry guys, that keyed switch is a good idea but it's not a good looking solution! I know it's definitely more good looking than a broken engine...
Oh I didn't know that the red aircraft style isn't completely safe under that cover!? So in its upper pos you can actually push on it to flip it down?
Then it tends more over to the stock look with this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-94...#ht_3120wt_762
Can someone please instruct me how to get that thing to just be on/off since there's many contacts on the back?
/P
Oh I didn't know that the red aircraft style isn't completely safe under that cover!? So in its upper pos you can actually push on it to flip it down?
Then it tends more over to the stock look with this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-94...#ht_3120wt_762
Can someone please instruct me how to get that thing to just be on/off since there's many contacts on the back?
/P
03-28-2012, 01:58 PM
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easy,
from the DME there's 2 wires to that plug. both brown.
4 - one wire goes here
1 - other goes here
3 - nothing
to make it switch the other way, nothing at 4 and put the wire on 3
from the DME there's 2 wires to that plug. both brown.
4 - one wire goes here
1 - other goes here
3 - nothing
to make it switch the other way, nothing at 4 and put the wire on 3
03-28-2012, 02:14 PM
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Just ordered one of the keyed switches, I think I'll mount it in the glove box.
I want it to require a fairly deliberate act on my part (never mind a passenger) to switch between maps. I'd say having to find the *&$# key, open the glove box and turn the switch would qualify, lol.
I want it to require a fairly deliberate act on my part (never mind a passenger) to switch between maps. I'd say having to find the *&$# key, open the glove box and turn the switch would qualify, lol.
03-29-2012, 01:06 AM
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Ideally you would want the switch to be in the down position for the safe tune (pump gas). It's a lot harder to accidentally push up the switch if you know what I mean.
For me, I'd use something cool like a key based electrical switch.
http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-wit...344545-8082041
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a...-SWITCH/1.html
http://store.mp3car.com/Stainless_Ke..._p/cbl-128.htm
For me, I'd use something cool like a key based electrical switch.
http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-wit...344545-8082041
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a...-SWITCH/1.html
http://store.mp3car.com/Stainless_Ke..._p/cbl-128.htm
03-29-2012, 11:11 AM
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what about having the keyed switch in the engine compartment?
Sorry guys, that keyed switch is a good idea but it's not a good looking solution! I know it's definitely more good looking than a broken engine...
Oh I didn't know that the red aircraft style isn't completely safe under that cover!? So in its upper pos you can actually push on it to flip it down?
Then it tends more over to the stock look with this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-94...#ht_3120wt_762
Can someone please instruct me how to get that thing to just be on/off since there's many contacts on the back?
/P
Oh I didn't know that the red aircraft style isn't completely safe under that cover!? So in its upper pos you can actually push on it to flip it down?
Then it tends more over to the stock look with this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-94...#ht_3120wt_762
Can someone please instruct me how to get that thing to just be on/off since there's many contacts on the back?
/P
03-29-2012, 11:20 AM
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LOL. You can order those however you want, with up to 4 switched positions. Flat key or barrel key (flat would be a lot better on a key chain). And key pull is possible in three locations. I'd buy something from Digikey as far as switches and electronics go.
While that will probably work, also note that the key is only removable in one position. The ones I posted allows you to switch between and still remove the key. The idea behind that would be to have the car key and this key on the same ring, change the switch, and then start the car.
03-29-2012, 11:31 AM
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yeah, that's a great idea. man i love your car! 
Just ordered one of the keyed switches, I think I'll mount it in the glove box.
I want it to require a fairly deliberate act on my part (never mind a passenger) to switch between maps. I'd say having to find the *&$# key, open the glove box and turn the switch would qualify, lol.
I want it to require a fairly deliberate act on my part (never mind a passenger) to switch between maps. I'd say having to find the *&$# key, open the glove box and turn the switch would qualify, lol.
