Hey gang... Last year I started a dialog with a manufacturer of automotive switches to get samples and volume pricing information.

The switches come in a variety of styles, but one in particular - and the one I'm using - suits us Xterra owners particularly when adding additional lighting or accessories. The switch fits into the stock factory pop-out on 2000/2001 models right on the dash without trimming. Simply snap in place. I don't have a 2002 handy, so I dunno about those...

The switches look almost 100% like stock ones, only very slightly off. A variety of symbols are available including driving/fog and headlamp, or none at all. LEDs are also an option that turn on with your accessory.

I chose the red LED, headlight symbol switch so that the LED matches the "security blinker" on the dash and the install is very sano. I'll have some sample photos up shortly.

Of course, in this location, there is only room for one switch. You can combine these switches if you fab your own panel or cut additional openings.

Anyway, I was thinking about getting a bunch of these switches, maybe even fabricating a "kit" consisting of a wiring loom, conduit, nylon ties, etc. for aftermarket lighting installations if there was enough interest. Anyone out there in Xterra land interested in such a thing?

I would only be interested in the switch since you really have no idea how/where/what I will be using it for.

Got any pics of the switches?
John

I'll post a picture(s) here shortly...

What did they cost ya? Do you think I could wire it into PIAA lights? My lights came with the switches, but a factory switch would be nicer than stick on ones.

I have a few samples, but no pricing was discussed yet, since I need to know what kind of quantity we're talking about first.

As for using these switches with PIAA lights, well, you could use these switches with anything, really. They're 12v, on/off and the LED lights with the accessory (e.g. switch is "on").

They also come in on/off/on, with/without LED and in different colors and offer multiple symbols.

You know what? I'm gonna go outside and snap some shots now that the sun has come out... Be back shortly... :p

Here's a closeup shot of the red LED, fog lamp symbol switch...

Note that it sits a little better in the cutout than it looks. I think I had a thick(er) connector or something that was hitting.



This is a shot showing how it all ties in together:



This is a shot of a green LED switch, with the fog light symbol and the rear of these switches, offering three poles (voltage in, out and ground). The fourth is not used:

BP - I'd be interested in one for an amp turn on/off, with a red LED.

I'd be interested... I've got a switch that I've got in that slot for my KC's... but it sticks out so far that I sometimes almost flip those on instead of the wiper!
what other symbols do they come with? I think I'd want a green LED

The switches come basically as above, or can have just an LED or nothing at all. You can also have the entire switch light up.

For those that can't decide, I can get something like this, as well:

Please put me down for a green LED fog light switch, they look great!

Hey BP.... I'm interested bro... Shoot me an email or PM and we'll work out
the kinks... Those switches look sweet... Thanks broddah...

- Air B

Bink.

Lovely, let us know the the cold hard facts and when orders can be taken. Those seem nice and I would like one of those vice the big PIAA one anyhow.

Okay, I'll have to get in touch with the manufacturer again and see what levels of volume discounts I can arrange. Quite honestly though, I think we're talking about a level of 100 or even more...

In any event, I'll see what I can arrange!

Good find! So? These switches, are they available yet? I am always looking for switches for my CoolKits and those would be great for several apps. If the price is right! Most manufactures will sell sample kits of 10 or less switches as 'eval' kits. If you don't want to do this would you post the name so that I could contact them? I do bulk ordering and would be happy to re-sell them at cost plus shipping just to get them. Let me know!

I'll be in touch with them as to quantity pricing. The demand here on XOC has been kind of soft, though...

They're great little switches!

Could you repost those pictures from the first page again? I think I'd be interested in a couple as well.

(If they load for everyone else it might just be my computer here at work.)

Hey BP... put me on the list for one too. I am tired of the stupid ghetto switch, that I have now, sticking out.

Would love to have something flush like that instead.

Thanks

Hey BP... Count me down for five switches... Now you need another 95 switches to go!!

- Air B

Yeah for some reason my computer at work wouldn't show the pictures, but if you can get them I'd definitely pick up 3 or 4. One question, would it matter if you took out the security light. I dno't use the stock alarm anyways, so even if I didn't disconnect the wiring I could just hide the whole unit behind the dash right?

just an FYI Boarder

they will only work for 2000's without Cruise... thats the position of our cruise on/off switch

Aww, beat. The 2002's are a little different, but still doable though - right next to the "security light" thingie.

Well, where you put it is your business... If anyone one needs suggestions...

Hmm. I have a 2000, and my cruis is on the Steering wheel.

your on/off button is on the wheel?

my controls are on the wheels but to engage the cruise system i must first turn it on on the dash...

do you have a very late 2000 model... mine was purchased in 2/2000 manufactured 1/2000