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Old 07-26-2004, 10:49 AM
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Extra Dashboard Buttons?

I searched, but could not find any information on this. Does anyone have a good idea on what to do with the (2) extra buttons next to the dashlight dimmer and the DSC switch? Are these being used on the JDM cars? If so, what is their purpose? I'm just curious as to why they are there not being used. I'd like to use them for something - just not sure what.
Old 07-26-2004, 10:53 AM
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I'm using one for my satellite tracking system. It adds two buttons, one that is hidden(yes that's sarcasm there) & the other is in one of the two little empty squares but it's a button that is also a light (a red button that doubles as a indicator light).
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Satellite Tracking?
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I use one for my Viper alarm LED light.
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Viper GPS tracking system for the question above. (www.directed.com)
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I was thinking about motorizing the rear windows to open/close, and was looking for a place to actuate this.
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I believe in JDM cars, they have a manual headlight adjusting button/dial in one of those dummy slots. Not sure what the other one might be used for. I was going to put my rear fog light switch there but went another route.
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Oil slick and automated machine guns.
Old 07-27-2004, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Omicron
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Sweet! How about a parachute?

No really...I want to use the dummy buttons for the rear side window actuator switches...like many others want to do : )
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LOL LOL Omicron that was great - I'll still chuckling...
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mine is for my footwell lights
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Mikeb, how did you do that?
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I also use one of the slots for footwell lights, got my own switch, ran it through inside the casing, and wired it to 2 neon bars. I should have use the regular footwell from Mazda, might have cost less.. but at least with neon, I don't have to ever change the bulb.
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one slot had my indicator for my alarm. not sure what i want to put in the other one just yet...
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