Strato_54 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) Quick and short question. How big are the switch blanks. I want to know for when im buying switches and just to make sure that im getting the right measurements when im cutting mine out for my own switches. But even better, would this switch here fit in side of the in dash switch spots? Unable to go to my shop for a few days where my car is stored so i cant take my own measurements. Thanks EDIT: switch linked above size listed as 5.1 x 2.5 x 4.1 cm Edited November 23, 2019 by Strato_54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Quick and short question. How big are the switch blanks. I want to know for when im buying switches and just to make sure that im getting the right measurements when im cutting mine out for my own switches. But even better, would this switch here fit in side of the in dash switch spots? Unable to go to my shop for a few days where my car is stored so i cant take my own measurements. Thanks EDIT: switch linked above size listed as 5.1 x 2.5 x 4.1 cmPersonally I don’t like those style switches. They are too bulky and look out of place. Sent from my Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strato_54 Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 yeah i guess. What switch would you suggest? or just buying a small one and cutting out the cover for my own to fit into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I've got switches galore for Nissan's. What exactly are you looking for?Sent from my SM-S367VL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strato_54 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 47 minutes ago, Mrelcocko said: I've got switches galore for Nissan's. What exactly are you looking for? Sent from my SM-S367VL using Tapatalk Light bar switches, rear aux light switches and what not. Got any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 The body of the switch you linked to looks a lot like the Niles switches in mine. The measurements don't match any dimension of my spare fog light switch, but they don't show any diagrams of where those measurements came from, so they could've measured the box for all I know. Amusing that the their image for an SUV in the last picture appears to be a two-door WD21. I went with OE fog light switches when I did the driving lights and rear aux lights on mine. Simple enough to wire up and they can't help but match the interior. If you've got the blank spots on your dash for them, that's what I'd use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strato_54 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Slartibartfast said: The body of the switch you linked to looks a lot like the Niles switches in mine. The measurements don't match any dimension of my spare fog light switch, but they don't show any diagrams of where those measurements came from, so they could've measured the box for all I know. Amusing that the their image for an SUV in the last picture appears to be a two-door WD21. I went with OE fog light switches when I did the driving lights and rear aux lights on mine. Simple enough to wire up and they can't help but match the interior. If you've got the blank spots on your dash for them, that's what I'd use. Alright. I have a few smaller switches that could fit into the blanks with a Dremel and glue but I was hoping to use a switch like that mainly because if the back lighting lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 They're cheap enough you could just order one and see if it fits. Worst case if it doesn't fit or looks like China threw up on your dash you're out $12. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strato_54 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 22 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said: They're cheap enough you could just order one and see if it fits. Worst case if it doesn't fit or looks like China threw up on your dash you're out $12. Im getting a light bar to replace the 4 pod lights on my bumper becasue one doesnt work and theyre not very bright and the bar comes with a wiring kit and comes with a switch like that just different writing. Im just hoping i dont have to make my own switch panel somewhere since i have no room for it if i did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strato_54 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 actually this is something i forgot to ask and might as well here. If i had lets say 5 switches in my dash and i wire them up the ignition wire that turns on the radio and it powers all 5 switches, but they all go to a relay is all that small wire good enough to just turn on a relay or does it need more then that? and same with the illumination wire that dims the radio. is that enough to power an LED backlight on a switch and only that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Reverse Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Yes and yes. The relays don't require much power to operate. And the led lighting uses even less. If still concerned about adding loads, you can just add a power bus that is turned on by a relay triggered off an ignition circuit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strato_54 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 47 minutes ago, Mr_Reverse said: Yes and yes. The relays don't require much power to operate. And the led lighting uses even less. If still concerned about adding loads, you can just add a power bus that is turned on by a relay triggered off an ignition circuit. alright cool. If i were to just run wires right from the battery i wouldnt have asked but since i want everything off when the ignition is off then asking about those tiny wires is a good thing to know in my books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Give me a few to get them out. I'll post them asapSent from my SM-S367VL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Nissan,Suzuki,Subaru,Volvo etc. More Nissan than anything. Isuzu and Subaru switches will fit, Niles inc makes switches for several different car manufacturers. If found Suzuki switches some not all dont fit perfectly, but fit well enough to go unnoticed. Sent from my SM-S367VL using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 WOW!! You do have ALOT of switches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strato_54 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 9 hours ago, Mrelcocko said: Nissan,Suzuki,Subaru,Volvo etc. More Nissan than anything. Isuzu and Subaru switches will fit, Niles inc makes switches for several different car manufacturers. If found Suzuki switches some not all dont fit perfectly, but fit well enough to go unnoticed. Sent from my SM-S367VL using Tapatalk omg wow thats a lot more then i thought jeez. now i know who to message when i need switches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Nice haul! What did that voice repeat switch come out of? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Nice haul! What did that voice repeat switch come out of?Sorry for the late reply. I think it came out of a late 80s early 90s Maxima.Sent from my SM-S367VL using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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