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Looking for ON/OFF Switch for under A/C Controls

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lostoam311, Nov 10, 2017.

  1. Nov 10, 2017 at 6:25 AM
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    Lostoam311

    Lostoam311 [OP] YETI

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    I've been searching online for a switch to install under my A/C controls in my 2013, but only find the Rocker Lightbar switches that go on the left side of the steering wheel... I drilled out one of the empty covers and put in a switch from Auto Zone, but it doesn't fit snug and I want something that looks closer to Stock and Lights up when ON.
    Spaces to Left of my steering wheel are already Full.
    Does anyone in here have a website that they use?
    Switch is Not for a Lightbar

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    I went back and forth on CH4x4 vs AOB.

    AOB is like $10 more or so, but to me the switch laser etching doesn’t look cartoony like some of the CH4x4 switches.

    The internals will likely be 95% identical.

    I’ve seen more complaints with CH4x4 switches sticking but have seen a couple about AOB too.

    Finish is a little different for both. Both are glossier than the OEM type but AOB is a little less glossy.

    They both stick out slightly further than stock also.

    And my only other beef is at least for my AOB switch the LED distribution on the laser etched design kinda sucks, almost need some wax paper or something in there to diffuse the light better and avoid hotspot from the LED.
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2017 at 8:13 PM
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    03gldxcabtrd

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    Just added light to my bumper, also have a toggle to fool my DVD player into thinking I'm in park. I have an '03 tacoma and wanted to order new button inserts, light brown would be great. The switches that are sold do they go right into the wholes in the dash or do they need to be cut into the blank cover?
     
  10. Nov 21, 2017 at 5:18 PM
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    What did you do with your covers? I need one.
     

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