Hey all,
I'd like to relocate my power window breaker switch from the console (next to the shifter) up to a blank on my dash (next to the hazard switch) like on earlier E30s. Before I tear my dash apart, is this a reasonably straight forward swap? I know the two switches are subtly different, but are they interchangeable? Cheers.
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KDS
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Chris-W
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The breaker switch will fit in the dash hole. I think you'll even have enough wiring to just simply re-locate it.
No need to tear your dash apart, just removing the centre console / gear shift surround should give you all the working space you need.
What are you going to use to fill the hole in the console though?
No need to tear your dash apart, just removing the centre console / gear shift surround should give you all the working space you need.
What are you going to use to fill the hole in the console though?
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Brianmoooore
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supply wire may be long enough, but the wire between the breaker and switch will need to be replaced -it's only a few inches long.Chris-W wrote: I think you'll even have enough wiring to just simply re-locate it.
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KDS
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So, is it as simple as snipping the two light green wires near the switch and splicing-in an extra length of wire?
Chris, I've got a replacement console with no cutout for the breaker--looks a lot cleaner, imho.
Chris, I've got a replacement console with no cutout for the breaker--looks a lot cleaner, imho.
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Brianmoooore
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One of the green wires will possibly reach the new position.