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MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

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Tried searching but couldn't find what I'm looking for....

 

I have a 2014 Sierra and want to add a row of accessory switches where the optional brake controller & 4WD controls normally would be (see attached pic). I'm looking for small, plain, illuminated switches that are around 1" to 1.5" tall and maybe .75" wide max. I've had no luck finding any online or in stores. The only ones I have seen are too big and/or too tacky/gaudy/cheesy. I know the ones I'm looking for exist b/c I've seen them on ambulances before.

 

Any brand or retailer recommendations???

Thanks.

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MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

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If you are dead set on the red switches then good luck, if not, I think these would look a lot better. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12706319&locale=en_US

In pic I made them red so y'all could see the size/shape. The ones I've actually seen in person were like the ones you linked, just about 1/2 that width. Thanks though.

99k1500 Enthusiast

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How about these on ebay.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Light-Illuminated-AC-10A-250V-15A-125V-2-Position-SPDT-Rocker-Switch-/230914349657?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c3915a59

 

I like a couple of these. Easier mounting. (two in one.)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-15A-250V-20A-125V-Red-Light-Illuminated-6-Pin-SPST-O-F-On-Off-Rocker-Switch-/321057011158?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac07d35d6

 

Depending on what you are trying to do I like these ( a little more modern looking)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Illuminated-LED-Heavy-Duty-30A-Car-TOGGLE-SWITCH-Y20D-/170711131202?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bf2d2442

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pcs-Red-illuminated-20A-125v-15A-250v-Rocker-SWITCH-R1C-mh-/330758920247?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d02c49837

&CDFiXER% Enthusiast

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Look at the Schurter line of switches? Ive used the piezo switches (no moving parts) for years in control panels. They work well for people wearing gloves, covered in paint, shi*, whatever, etc. Plus since the 'vandal resistant' line fits almost flush, it would look almost invisible in your panel. Check Newarkinone.com for ideas, other suppliers maybe cheaper.

 

Kinda pricey, but they will probably be the last switch you will have to buy for that application.

MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

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Look at the Schurter line of switches? Ive used the piezo switches (no moving parts) for years in control panels. They work well for people wearing gloves, covered in paint, shi*, whatever, etc. Plus since the 'vandal resistant' line fits almost flush, it would look almost invisible in your panel. Check Newarkinone.com for ideas, other suppliers maybe cheaper.

 

Kinda pricey, but they will probably be the last switch you will have to buy for that application.

 

Thank you both! (and I'd definitely don't mind paying more for quality)

 

 

Alright I'm interested. What are you doing Moto

 

In the next month or so, I want to add 4 or 5 switches just above headlight knob to control various accessories.

Right now I'm planning 1 switch for add-on reverse LED lights, 1 or 2 switches to control front & rear strobe lights, and 1 switch to turn on/off my sub amp.

Probably also going to rewire the factory bed lights so they operate via the same switch as the add-on reverse LED lights (rewiring the high cargo light seems like more trouble than it's worth).

As for the other 1 or 2 possibly remaining switches, not sure what I'll do yet.....

EChavez Enthusiast

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Thank you both! (and I'd definitely don't mind paying more for quality)

 

 

 

In the next month or so, I want to add 4 or 5 switches just above headlight knob to control various accessories.

Right now I'm planning 1 switch for add-on reverse LED lights, 1 or 2 switches to control front & rear strobe lights, and 1 switch to turn on/off my sub amp.

Probably also going to rewire the factory bed lights so they operate via the same switch as the add-on reverse LED lights (rewiring the high cargo light seems like more trouble than it's worth).

As for the other 1 or 2 possibly remaining switches, not sure what I'll do yet.....

Sounds interesting Moto, you always have something neat planned for your truck.

 

As for the other two switches. I vote bags :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5JOvg20uSo

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Those switches are nice! I think I will order the Trunk Monkey one, just for the helluvit.

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MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

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Finished my accessory switches install. It turned out about 90% the way I wanted. They're not perfectly aligned but close enough. Also, the switches I chose ended up being a little too red... don't go with truck as much as I thought they would.

Eventually, I might try and swap them with black switches with the single LED illumination dot when on.

Also attached pics of my wiring harnesses below.

 

 

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Finished my accessory switches install. It turned out about 90% the way I wanted. They're not perfectly aligned but close enough. Also, the switches I chose ended up being a little too red... don't go with truck as much as I thought they would.

Eventually, I might try and swap them with black switches with the single LED illumination dot when on.

Also attached pics of my wiring harnesses below.

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