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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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switch for unused slots?

i have a 2009 lancer gts

there are 3 slots on the left of the steering wheel, which i assume is for switches.

now my questions is there a switch that will fit exactily into the empty space, and if so where can i buy such switches.

if there isnt any thing that would fit exactily into it. what type of switch can i use and fit in there. i am looking for a clean look, something that can be installed and look good, look oem. example of a bad look a white light switch that is secured with scotch tape.....
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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MOST switches come connected to or as part of a box that has a sort of friction based mount to them. Cut the hole the size you need and the flaring on the sides of the box generally catch the inside of the hole so it doesn't come out.

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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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what do u need the switches for? u should be able to find some nice ones online though
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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There is no direct replacement.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Stuntfly02
MOST switches come connected to or as part of a box that has a sort of friction based mount to them. Cut the hole the size you need and the flaring on the sides of the box generally catch the inside of the hole so it doesn't come out.
thanks for the quick responce

my guess is that those three slots were intended to have switches for other options for the car. i dont think would cut a little hole into the slot to fit a switch... so where can i get those same size switches. do they even exist...

does anybody have a switch in one of the three slots?? what is it for.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteGTS18
what do u need the switches for? u should be able to find some nice ones online though
i have seen several places that have generic switches

but would be there any that would fit nice and cleanily into one of those those three slots?

i want these switches so i can hook-up some internal LEDs that i plan to buy from Cut@MrLed...
also another for

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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:07 AM
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the holes are cutouts for the EVO...not sure if the ralliart uses them. If you want the actual switches for it, im sure u can pay a nominal fee to to get them, then u can hack them up and use it for what u want.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:53 AM
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Mitsu has different options that would use up those holes. One of the being fog lights, if you car didn't have them already.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Your best bet is to google toggle switches. There are hundreds out there.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 04:33 AM
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pep boys sells sum nice flip switches u get them to fit in the holes, just have to make a few cuts and ur good to go
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