Derek Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Has anyone used anything other than stock door pin switches? Mine are both shot and they never were the pinnacle of dependability. I'm hoping for something thats a little more water tight. thanks Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Derek, you can likely take apart your old door pin switch and use the plunger/housing and attach a better quality switch to the back. Basically using the "pin" that the door presses to actuate another switch. Evan BTW, a direct replacement is unlikely I would think. Removing that leaves a rather large hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Not a bad idea. Unfortunately I don't have any switches at the moment so I have to buy something. They must not be as bad as I remember as there isn't a lot of "door pin switch" discussions on HybridZ! Thanks Derek Derek, you can likely take apart your old door pin switch and use the plunger/housing and attach a better quality switch to the back. Basically using the "pin" that the door presses to actuate another switch. Evan BTW, a direct replacement is unlikely I would think. Removing that leaves a rather large hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus_RacerX Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 http://www.painlessperformance.com/Manuals/80180Instruction.pdf Here is a link to the actual parts. http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcatalog/catviewsearch.php?SearchField=80180 Very cool and clean install! If you don't mind cutting holes or enlarging, check your local JY for modern pin switches from late model cars. Most have rubber seals that would work with some modifications to the existing pin location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 What a great idea. Especially since I have a bunch of reed switches laying around and a pile of neodymium magnets that I use in my slot cars. And as an added plus I get to use more relays! I LOVE relays. Thanks for the link. One more problem solved on HydridZ !!!! http://www.painlessperformance.com/Manuals/80180Instruction.pdf Here is a link to the actual parts. http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcatalog/catviewsearch.php?SearchField=80180 Very cool and clean install! If you don't mind cutting holes or enlarging, check your local JY for modern pin switches from late model cars. Most have rubber seals that would work with some modifications to the existing pin location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus_RacerX Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Use some of your magnets and reed switches for this: http://autospeed.com/A_107975/cms/article.html An easy DIY! What a great idea.Especially since I have a bunch of reed switches laying around and a pile of neodymium magnets that I use in my slot cars. And as an added plus I get to use more relays! I LOVE relays. Thanks for the link. One more problem solved on HydridZ !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks Titus. great link. Derek Use some of your magnets and reed switches for this: http://autospeed.com/A_107975/cms/article.html An easy DIY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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