Can these switches be replaced?

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Author Message   Jamil Abbasy (Jamooche) Senior Member Username: Jamooche Post Number: 369 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 04:29 pm:    I removed my SLS system, so the rear air suspension switch does nothing now. Can I simply replace it with another click-on-off hazard switch to use for powering lights? The thing I am concerned about is that when I push the button now, the SLS logo lights up in the dash, but goes out when I let go of the switch. Can I just tape those wire off and tuck them inside somewhere? http://www.pbase.com/image/26356433 Jamil   Peter Carey (Peterca) Member Username: Peterca Post Number: 69 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 04:51 pm:    yes, that little pod is modular   Bill Mallin (Billmallin) Senior Member Username: Billmallin Post Number: 460 Registered: 09-2003 Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 05:32 pm:    You won't use the existing wiring. You can simply rewire the clicker and just use the spot. Just shove the old wiring harness out of the way and completely rewire your new clicker switch. It's much simpler (experience talking).   Jamil Abbasy (Jamooche) Senior Member Username: Jamooche Post Number: 371 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 07:25 pm:    Thanks Peter and Bill. Just wanted to make sure it was plug and play like the dash before I bought another expensive switch.   Jamil Abbasy (Jamooche) Senior Member Username: Jamooche Post Number: 373 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 08:53 pm:    Also, where is the power I tap into so that the light in the switch face will work with the dash dimmer switch? Thanks   Bill Mallin (Billmallin) Senior Member Username: Billmallin Post Number: 461 Registered: 09-2003 Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 11:08 pm:    Hey Jamil: I tap-spliced into the wire from one of the harnesses nearby. For example, locate one of the switches that lights up when the lights are turned on. Then use a volt meter and figure out which wire it is that shows voltage when you flip the lights on and off. Once you locate it, tap-splice into it and run that wire from the splice to the pin on the new switch that illuminates the internal light when power is applied to it. Done!   Jamil Abbasy (Jamooche) Senior Member Username: Jamooche Post Number: 375 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 11:41 pm:    Sweet. What a perfect solution! Thanks Bill.