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light switch location for 400

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SDE

12-03-2006 17:10:13




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I purchased some fog/driving lights for the 400. The switch isn't waterproof and I was hoping for some suggestions for where to put the switch and how to keep the water out. It said to connect the power wire to the battery terminal. The switch could go on the the battery box with a flap of inner tube to act as a shield. Any better ideas? I did not want to wreck the dash panel, even though that is where a switch should go. Would I be better off replacing the switch?

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Janicholson

12-03-2006 17:22:22




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 Re: light switch location for 400 in reply to SDE, 12-03-2006 17:10:13  
SDE,
I think you are better off with a waterproof switch. My reasoning is that I have seen many many rusted water dammaged switches ment to be used on the dash of cars. I would put the switch in a plastic, or aluminum mini box (from Radio Shack, cheap) use a strain relief on the wire hole, and use double stickie foam on a convienient side to stick it to the side of the dash in a handy location out of the path of movement. Use a full side covering of the foam tape to assure good adheasion, and clean the flat painted surface to stick it on with a bit of laquer thinner to assure there is no wax, grease, or oxidized paint to help it come off. That is my best plan that doesnot make holes in the dash or Bat box. I would connect the power lead to the starter solenoid battery connection with a large crimp on connector, and shrink tubing. It should be fused for about 15 amps inline to prevent fires. Good luck, I hope this helps, JimN

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SDE

12-04-2006 03:24:59




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 Re: light switch location for 400 in reply to Janicholson, 12-03-2006 17:22:22  
Thank you very much. I also thought that I would be better off connecting to the solenoid. I will visit Radio Shack and see what they can do for me. It hadn't occurred to me to use an adhesive backed sticky thing. I wanted the switch near the dash, but did not want to be drilling holes in it either.
Have a great day
SDE



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