Sunday, Mar 02, 2008 at 19:47
Okay, this post has stirred me into action today.
I had modified my windows to be able to be operated regardless of the key in/out...on/off etc.
I've had a niggling doubt about my mod for some time. Not because of kiddies getting their head caught etc (my youngest is 7 and smart enough not to muck about with ANY......ANY of the controls in the Patrol, for fear of death by dad!!!).
However, I've noticed that the very dim light in the driver's window switch is always illuminated since I did the mod, which I wasn't all that keen on.
So.....the fix..... I've just fitted another bloody switch. This one is located on the front of the plastic moulding that holds the 4 window switches + central door lock + the factory window cut-out switch. The toggle switch cuts the power off, but still enables me to throw that new switch, thus providing power to the windows without key considerations.
For those who are concerned about the kiddie situation, you could still do the mod, but instead of fitting a toggle (on/off) switch, you could fit a push-button, momentary contact switch down near the gear lever. To operate the windows would require an adult or larger child, who could press the new button near the gearshift with left hand, whilst operating the window switch with right hand. Bit of fiddling, but would work okay.
As I said before, my system only works on the driver's door buttons anyway, so that may minimise the possibility of a child operating the window anyway.
Parental supervision is still the 1st line of defence.
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