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Old 05-05-2009, 08:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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adding switches (traction control & heated mirrors)?

I am planing on putting in a few switches for the Traction control and heated mirrors. Where have you put your switches. I did try the search but came up with nothing. I know there are some pics here I just can't find them

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I am planing on putting in a few switches for the Traction control and heated mirrors. Where have you put your switches. I did try the search but came up with nothing. I know there are some pics here I just can't find them
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I am planing on putting in a few switches for the Traction control and heated mirrors. Where have you put your switches. I did try the search but came up with nothing. I know there are some pics here I just can't find them
you need SAM activation to do that...
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you need SAM activation to do that...
Ummmm.....................I don't think so

A switch will effective do the same thing as pulling the fuse


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Ummmm.....................I don't think so

A switch will effective do the same thing as pulling the fuse


And with no debounce circuit, you also risk blowing your SAM up. Those are not intended to be switched inputs... let alone killing traction control kills stability control and ABS.
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And with no debounce circuit, you also risk blowing your SAM up. Those are not intended to be switched inputs... let alone killing traction control kills stability control and ABS.
Point taken;


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mdfortwoguy - why would you possibly believe a switch on a driven circuit would cause any electrical device to complain?
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I think Sam is the african american gentleman.

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Ummmm.....................I don't think so

A switch will effective do the same thing as pulling the fuse



Yes you do infact when you add fog light you will need SAM activation I did that already.....
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