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Title: Hey there everyone!!! Dash switch question
Post by: daddysgirl on May 03, 2018, 08:28:42 AM
I have missed you guys  :D
But since I jumped on to say hello, I thought I might get some feedback...it's time to get back to regular bus work :)
I have the switches (front left of the driver) somewhat out. What type of switches do you all prefer? I would like to have some LED toggles, but I thought I'd ask.
Title: Re: Hey there everyone!!! Dash switch question
Post by: eagle19952 on May 03, 2018, 08:35:03 AM
IMO, Lighted toggle bat switches are cheap cheezy and not adequate for the job.

and distracting.
Title: Re: Hey there everyone!!! Dash switch question
Post by: daddysgirl on May 03, 2018, 09:27:29 AM
I was thinking the same, just looking to see if anyone had a different setup. I think I'll replace them with the old, screw-type switches
and possibly make a different template cover for the switch dash. I need to cover the hole for the Reverse Switch Solenoid...that I no longer have, or keep it as a spare for future equipment.
Thanks for the opinion.
Title: Re: Hey there everyone!!! Dash switch question
Post by: PP on May 03, 2018, 09:56:32 AM
We missed you. Glad to see you're still around. I prefer the metal toggles-feel much more durable than the plastic flippers. Lighted switches are for kids, Just my opinion,
Will
Title: Re: Hey there everyone!!! Dash switch question
Post by: eagle19952 on May 03, 2018, 12:19:25 PM
Quote from: eagle19952 on May 03, 2018, 08:35:03 AM
IMO, Lighted toggle bat switches are cheap cheezy and not adequate for the job.

and distracting.

Having said that. I have replaced a few switches (in courtesy/headliner/map lights) with these same cheap cheezy inadequate switches...just not where I can see them while driving and passengers can find them in the dark :) and the draw is less than .5 amp