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Use for extra switches

posted by  LeChuck on  Thu Jan 18 10:54 CST 2007
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Well, I got this extra switch that can go into one of the 3 available slots in the console of my 240. It's a warning light switch but it probably can be disguised into something else easily.

What do I do with it? :) Any idea? I want to add switches, because it's cooler than all those blank plastic faces, but what else can I possibly switch on or off with them? Maybe wire an extra fan somewhere for the people in the back, I don't know, there's got to be something worth installing that's not tacky and could be connected to a switch in the console...

What extra switches have you people added to your 240s?








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    Use for extra switches

    posted by  B.C. on  Thu Jan 18 11:19 CST 2007
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    The one I like the best is in my 1988 244GL. I installed a footwell light on th passenger side, controlled by a small toggle switch in one of the blank panels. Center off, up = works with the dome light, down = on all the time.

    Only 1986 244GL I installed a small toggle and red LED to control power to the radar detector. Off = red showing. I also installed a footwell light like in the 1988, but put in a rocker switch, has no center off. I much prefer the center off circuitry.

    None of the installations are using Volvo switches, which I would have preferred. I don't think any panel switch ever was a SPDT cdnter off type.

    Is your extra switch lighted? Do you have a power antenna? It's nice to lower the antenna if using only a CD, or going through a low-hanging area.

    Regards,

    Bob

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      Use for extra switches

      posted by  LeChuck on  Thu Jan 18 11:35 CST 2007
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      The footwell light is a good idea.

      The switch I have is a warning light switch (standard Volvo) that has the little bulb behind that little red panel. Coudl probably find a way to replace that little panel with another colored transparent panel and put whatever sign makes sens on there. I haven't seen any with a center position.

      I don't have a power antenna. Just the old fashion one at the front, which is broken actually.







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