Adding a switch to the dash

No Waiting · 18-11-2007, 19:50

Has anyone added an decent looking OEM style switch to the dash / centre console?

I want to add a simple switch to control the power to a bit of kit, but I don't want it to look out of place and obvious.

Any suggestions (and even part numbers!) very greatfully received...

**VRStu** · 18-11-2007, 19:54

The row of switches in the dash seem to be designed to occupy the given position, so for instance the front parking sensor one only fits that slot.

I'm not sure about all of them but I know the parking sensor one isn't a latching switch.

dstev2000 · 18-11-2007, 22:59

Aren't all of the central console switches 'soft switches' as in they don't really switch but merely send a switch command to whatever is being controlled i.e. ESP, TPM etc?

The only other choice is a toggle swith of some desription but it will need to be out of sight or it will look crap.

**VRStu** · 18-11-2007, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

Aren't all of the central console switches 'soft switches' as in they don't really switch but merely send a switch command to whatever is being controlled i.e. ESP, TPM etc?

Thats what I meant by non latching.

cheezemonkhai · 19-11-2007, 01:56

What about modifying a plastic blank so it can push back and hiding a spring switch behind it. You could then latch that, but you won't gain a light to show it's on.

runboy · 19-11-2007, 12:32

What about poping it in the coin holder near the drivers right knee? Doesn't matter what the switch looks like then!

Might not meet the requirement you are after but a suggestion all the same!

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18-11-2007, 22:59	#3
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Adding a switch to the dash Aren't all of the central console switches 'soft switches' as in they don't really switch but merely send a switch command to whatever is being controlled i.e. ESP, TPM etc? The only other choice is a toggle swith of some desription but it will need to be out of sight or it will look crap. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 116 Thanked 526 Times in 487 Posts	Re: Adding a switch to the dash What about modifying a plastic blank so it can push back and hiding a spring switch behind it. You could then latch that, but you won't gain a light to show it's on. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

19-11-2007, 12:32	#6
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 587 Members Car: Octy II L&K 2.0TDI DSG Thanks: 35 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Adding a switch to the dash What about poping it in the coin holder near the drivers right knee? Doesn't matter what the switch looks like then! Might not meet the requirement you are after but a suggestion all the same! __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

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