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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 02:46 AM
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I was trying to find a toggle switch that fit in the three spots below the A/C controls and couldn't find anything that looked good. I was tired of seeing big ol' paddle switches or round toggles or anything that didn't look a little factory. I finally found one today. I found this switch at Lowes. It was $4 after tax. It fits perfectly in the location without any modification at all.


This switch is for my sub amp. I want to be able to turn the amp off when I remove my subs so I don't have the amp on for no reason. I am going to get 2 more switches for my neon and foglights.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 02:50 AM
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Nice find !!!

Was there a part number or mfg. name?
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 03:15 AM
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kick @ss. Thanks. Now I can replace that red lighted thing!
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 03:37 AM
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those switches come with randode's cold cathode kit. good fit for a good product.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 03:49 AM
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Here is the package from Lowes.



Model# is GSW-45
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 04:27 AM
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great finds thanks
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 04:35 AM
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Def looks slick.....I would like to find somthing like that that glows a red or blue color when on.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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Nice! I may pick 3 up for future use.....
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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Glad I could help guys. I knew everyone would love the look of it. It looks like it was meant for that spot. Doesn't stick out and isn't an eyesore as some others are.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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This is why we all should come to this board. That is some helpful ____.

Why we get tangled in bull____, I don't know.

Thank You for posting.

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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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Hello!

I just looked at the pic... wonder if that would fit the tC too.

If so I can by some too.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 11:55 PM
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Thanks for the info, that helps me a lot. No more drilling out punchouts to accept the switches that come with cathodes.
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 02:10 AM
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One more question....


Which section of Lowes is it in?
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 02:20 AM
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lawn and garden...

j/k... I am sure it is in the electrical department...
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 02:42 AM
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it does come in a red lighted version gsw 49

see all the specs at :
http://www.gardnerbender.com/Product...CONNECTING.pdf

you may need to call someplace like Grainger or the manufacturer to see where it is available. The specs list the exact size which may help in finding other options!!



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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 03:15 AM
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Those look good. I was wondering if I could purchase the original switches that went there from the dealer (or elsewhere) For example, the factory cupholder illumination switch would be pretty pimp as a NOS activation switch.
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 03:19 AM
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Here are some really cool ones...

http://www.colehersee.com/pdf/hot_feed/D-591.pdf

And here

http://rocker-switches.carlingtech.com/index.asp

look for these series:

Full-sized rocker switches have a mounting hole length of 1.450" (36.83mm) or greater. The most standard full-sized rocker switch mounting hole dimension is .830" x 1.45" (21.08mm x 36.83mm). Full-sized rocker switches with this dimension include V-Series Contura II & III, V-Series Contura IV & V, V-Series Contura X & XI, V-Series Contura XII, J-Series, TIL, TIG, TIH, TII-Series, LS-Series, LTIL-Series, LTIG-Series, and LTIH-Series.



and holy chit check these out, red, blue and CARBON FIBER

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http://www.12vp.com/Item_Coyote_Table_Page.htm
Scroll down

OK They are not the same size but still cool
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 03:37 AM
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how much?
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 03:55 AM
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Those are some high tech lookin switchs.....$22 for the LED rockers.
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 04:56 AM
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Those $20 ones... I saw them at Auto Zone.



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