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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 01:18 PM
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Looking to wire a switch for an electric cutout to an open slot I have at the top of my radio bezel, between the CAMARO dash plaque and the fog light switch.

I want to make it look stock, where the ASR button would typically go. I think I remember reading that the ASR or fog light button won't work, so I'll need to use a convertible switch. How difficult would it be to remove the switch from the DMH cable and attach it to a stock convertible switch, and mount it to the middle of my dash bezel? Below is an image of where I want the switch.
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 04:14 PM
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The ASR and fog light switches won't work because you need a switch that has an off/neutral position and two options - like convertible top up/down or power window up/down or power lock lock/unlock. This is because you need neutral (off), open and close options for your cutout. Those other two switches only have on and off.

I remember this question being asked before so I found some older threads with information you will need:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...g-diagram.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...-question.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...-w-cutout.html
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 08:04 PM
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Whitebird, you da man! Post #11 on the "howto on wiring up a convertible switch w/ cutout?" was exactly what I needed. Thanks for the help!
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One more question. Will the convertible switch fit in the extra slot on my radio bezel like the fog light switch?
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I believe it is the correct size but I've never installed one there so I can't guarantee it. If it doesn't fit there, you can install it in the factory location next to the lighter.
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