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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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I have a QTP cutout, that installed a day or so ago. Well.. the switch on it is dead. Is there a switch I can buy at a local parts store?
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Yes, I replaced the switch that it came with because it was a bit too big to fit horizontal in the ashtray. I got a smaller one at Lowes in the electrical dept.
Its a "dual pole dual throw switch"
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Yes, I replaced the switch that it came with because it was a bit too big to fit horizontal in the ashtray. I got a smaller one at Lowes in the electrical dept.
Its a "dual pole dual throw switch"
I want to get something a little smaller, I broke the switch itself, it just moves around limp in there. Kinda sucks because I've only had it on for a day.
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The one I replaced it with looks just like this, its about 1/3 the size of the one that came with the cutout(QTP as well).

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how would i wire it?
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Did you check the fuse? How did you power the switch. Mine is connected to the cigarette lighter and I can't plug anything in there or it will blow the fuse...

I had to get the fuse at Radioshack

Check that first

Edit: damn you must have Superman strength. Were you man handling that switch lol.

Mines been fine for 18+ mons
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Originally Posted by Kingc8r
Did you check the fuse? How did you power the switch. Mine is connected to the cigarette lighter and I can't plug anything in there or it will blow the fuse...

I had to get the fuse at Radioshack

Check that first

Edit: damn you must have Superman strength. Were you man handling that switch lol.

Mines been fine for 18+ mons
I swear I was gentle! I don't like fixing things, it just broke or something! lol. It's really a pain in the *** because it broke, I have a big trip late tomorrow.. and its stuck open. hahaha.
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If I'm feeling adventurous, I might create an on/off switch for my seat controls (if i cant find a switch thats spring loaded in the middle). This way, I could shut it off and if I hit the switch, it doesnt break the cutout. Side advantage is that people couldn't **** up my seat adjustments.
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Originally Posted by Kingc8r
Did you check the fuse? How did you power the switch. Mine is connected to the cigarette lighter and I can't plug anything in there or it will blow the fuse...

I had to get the fuse at Radioshack

Check that first

Edit: damn you must have Superman strength. Were you man handling that switch lol.

Mines been fine for 18+ mons
The switch is installed right by my powerseat controls. It feeds off of the power from there.
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Fixed it. Have a DPDT switch and a toggle for the power, just so I dont mess up my seat adjustments. Works good now.
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