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Old 08-24-11, 08:46 AM
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Default dashboard blank switches size

Does anyone know the size of these switches or have put aftermarket switches in these blanks that fit without cutting the blanks? I am looking for some aftermarket switches for some lighting. I couldn't find the dimensions anywhere after doing a search. I am looking for the sizes of 1 and 2 in the picture below.

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You can use one of the switches pictured below which fit in the OEM blank spots. The one of the left is Toyota part #84160-04010. Not sure about the other one.

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hey i just put switches in my 250, wen u pop out that piece of plastic they leave u only the CENTER of the plastic to put a TINY switch...i cut off all the plastic down the sides and only left the nessecary clips. and then i put a nice half inch push button switch...ill post a pic wen i get home.
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^ Interesting. Interested in seeing that pic too!
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Brociouz that looks clean.

RBL250... I am interested in seeing your picture too.
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Originally Posted by RBL250
hey i just put switches in my 250, wen u pop out that piece of plastic they leave u only the CENTER of the plastic to put a TINY switch...i cut off all the plastic down the sides and only left the nessecary clips. and then i put a nice half inch push button switch...ill post a pic wen i get home.
I basically went this route. Got a touch screen switch. (top-on, bottom-off) has lights too, just not attached yet. Will eventually control the daytime running lights in the mirrors.

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Didn't even know they made "touch" switches that small! nice
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I have all my 3 blanks filled (under car puddle lights, headrest monitors, radar detector mute button, JL bass ****, +1 for my led's in my system). They may look like they fit from the front, but the back almost always needs to be trimmed to get it to fit.
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Originally Posted by RBL250
hey i just put switches in my 250, wen u pop out that piece of plastic they leave u only the CENTER of the plastic to put a TINY switch...i cut off all the plastic down the sides and only left the nessecary clips. and then i put a nice half inch push button switch...ill post a pic wen i get home.
Hmmm, having trouble visualizing this but it sounds interesting. Seems like it would be easier going with something OEM though since it's out there.

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Brociouz that looks clean.
That pic was off JavyLSU's car. Maybe he can chime in with more switch part numbers. Here's what my button bank looks like - only thing different is the JL bass control **** that was fitted into the OEM blank:



Originally Posted by Burtt9
I basically went this route. Got a touch screen switch. (top-on, bottom-off) has lights too, just not attached yet. Will eventually control the daytime running lights in the mirrors.
Pardon my ignorance, but what's the point of a touch screen switch?

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I have all my 3 blanks filled (under car puddle lights, headrest monitors, radar detector mute button, JL bass ****, +1 for my led's in my system). They may look like they fit from the front, but the back almost always needs to be trimmed to get it to fit.
Post a pic of your buttons! I forget what they look like.
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^^^No point per say but it looks cool. Haha. It also, doesn't stand out any differently so it fits in.
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yea ill post it when i get home...btw those touch switches are sold at pepboys. They run about 30 bucks...but they look sweet....

i used my push button for my police siren in my bottom grill......
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how about this
http://www.pureautoparts.com/toyota-...tch-p-151.html
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Originally Posted by RBL250
yea ill post it when i get home...btw those touch switches are sold at pepboys. They run about 30 bucks...but they look sweet....

i used my push button for my police siren in my bottom grill......
Hmm....i can't help but wonder when/why you would use that lol
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I want to install the oem coin holder. Anyone know how to remove the blank?
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Btw, I see some of your cars have the trunk and gas door taking up one slot, but others like mine take up 2, one slot each. Anyone know why?


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