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blinid
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 Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:17 am Post subject: New foglight switch option |
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Periodically, people try to find a fog light switch that fits nicely in the dash. I was unable to locate the old Porsche switch that people like so I bought this one on Amazon. It works well with a tiny bit of modification to the switch.
In the photos, you'll see where I shaved off part of the latch tongs and a small alignment tab. It fits very well with no adjustment to the vehicle switch opening.
Link to switch: https://smile.amazon.com/TOMALL-Replacement-Toggle-Switch-Universal/dp/B0751GTCY5
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dhaavers
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:21 am Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option. |
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Sweet tip! Nice work & a helpful post... 
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0to60in6min
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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very nice...
thank you... |
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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Nice find. It looks like the same switch (20mmx28mm) is available with different color lights.
https://smile.amazon.com/Support-Car-LED-Toggle-Sw...&psc=1
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erdonline
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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Nice work. If your don't mind waiting a few weeks, th same switch is $0.98 plus + $0.58 shipping on AliExpress. If the link goes bad, search "fog light switch."
US $0.98 30%OFF | DC12V 35A Rocker Switch 4 Pins Universal Auto Fog Light Switch Motorcycle Modification Accessories LED Switch For Dash Dashboard
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtshQxh
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:28 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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Are you sure it for a foglight?
Could be for the electric shower.
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jimf909
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:12 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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^^^ 
Maybe it's for the tanning bed.
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djkeev
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jimf909
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| Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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Is it really one for $6 and four for $7 
Well, this is a no brainer!
Dave |
I agree that it makes no sense so I asked. It seems they show the four colors but only send one. This is an example of Amazon's lousy QC.
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michaelasnider
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erdonline
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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| jimf909 wrote: |
| djkeev wrote: |
Is it really one for $6 and four for $7
Well, this is a no brainer!
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I agree that it makes no sense so I asked. It seems they show the four colors but only send one. This is an example of Amazon's lousy QC.
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When I saw this post about four for only a dollar more, I ordered them from Amazon on Saturday. They came today. I got four switches - one of each color
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pnwkayaker
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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| erdonline wrote: |
When I saw this post about four for only a dollar more, I ordered them from Amazon on Saturday. They came today. I got four switches - one of each color |
I second this, my four switches (each a different color) just arrived - this is a great deal (assuming they work fine)
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jimf909
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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^^^ Holy cow. I just ordered them so I can answer my own question on Amazon. Plus, these will work for a different car project I've got.
Thanks for confirming.
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jlrftype7
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: New foglight switch option |
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I got mine as well. Thanks again for the info. I'm adding this copied picture off Amazon for the wiring of these switches. I tested mine against the picture, and it worked as noted.
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