NPP Toggle switch
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NPP Toggle switch
Anyone know of a place to get a toggle switch that will fit into the cigarette lighter? Right now I have a plane switch in the ashtray to control the NPP manually but really want to clean it up with a simple switch in the cigarette lighter.
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We've got the "Old School" NPP swith on our dead pedal, like an old fashioned headlight dimmer. We love it that way, easier/quicker to use than any of the other locations or clickers.
Just something to consider...
Just something to consider...
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with Jim. At the top of the dead pedal. Out of the way, out of sight, hands free.
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I love the sound of that...out of sight out of mind! Ok so I am going to sound like the newbie vette owner here but what is the dead pedal exactly and what/where did you get your switch?
I do remember the bright lights switch on the floor by the way...
I do remember the bright lights switch on the floor by the way...
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The dead pedal is that plastic thing over on the left side, where you can rest your left foot. You can temporarily remove it to install the switch.
I bought a kit that included the switch and wiring, they had a diagram of where to drill the hole for the switch in the dead pedal. IIRC, I positioned mine slightly higher than recommended, to reduce accidental actuation. I still manage to press it by accident once or twice a year (that's every 10k to 20k miles) but not a big deal.
You do want a sturdy switch, a good electronics guy could probably find one for you but I just bought the kit. I think a different company is selling them now, you can ask here and people will know.
When installing, I put a small dab of blue Loctite on the switch threads so it wouldn't come loose. It's been working fine for almost 4 yrs/55k miles.
I bought a kit that included the switch and wiring, they had a diagram of where to drill the hole for the switch in the dead pedal. IIRC, I positioned mine slightly higher than recommended, to reduce accidental actuation. I still manage to press it by accident once or twice a year (that's every 10k to 20k miles) but not a big deal.
You do want a sturdy switch, a good electronics guy could probably find one for you but I just bought the kit. I think a different company is selling them now, you can ask here and people will know.
When installing, I put a small dab of blue Loctite on the switch threads so it wouldn't come loose. It's been working fine for almost 4 yrs/55k miles.
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I put mine under the dash, pretty close to the center console starts... out of view. Don't like the dead pedal location, plus I have aluminum pedals. But found an even better location somebody posted: on the forward-most part of the rear center console, which is very easy to remove. Consider that location. Good luck.
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No way...dead pedal better.
QUOTE=ELP_JC;1583813438]I put mine under the dash, pretty close to the center console starts... out of view. Don't like the dead pedal location, plus I have aluminum pedals. But found an even better location somebody posted: on the forward-most part of the rear center console, which is very easy to remove. Consider that location. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=ELP_JC;1583813438]I put mine under the dash, pretty close to the center console starts... out of view. Don't like the dead pedal location, plus I have aluminum pedals. But found an even better location somebody posted: on the forward-most part of the rear center console, which is very easy to remove. Consider that location. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
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