Yup! middle of the woods next to Squam Lake and a mile down my dirt road driveway. Nice and quiet. Slow DSL is a small price to pay.Still living in the 90's.
Dave
Dome light switch
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Wow - sorry to hear - that was going to be my go-to method if what I am doing now doesn't work. The X1100C cabs are really tight so it amazes me that the wire would affect it this way.
tfdr1
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Yeah, I was a little surprised to say the least. I think I'll use these little things that stick on and you use a zip tie to secure the wire.
Dave
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tfdr1
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It's seam sealer on a panel seam not silicone. It's also a brand new machine. I didn't have any water leaking before running the wires up, but I'll look at it closer and when I recover from my night last night, LOL.
tfdr1
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Hopefully you don't get hung up on that since it looks like it sticks out pretty good.
As far as the delay module goes, sometimes you just have to treat yourself, LOL.
Dave
I have a good plan to allow me to use a shorter switch if this becomes a problem. I've tried to see if my sleeve gets caught on it and so far it hasn't been a problem, even when I tried to. This "plan" involves screwing a strike plate to the door that will allow for further adjustment with a much shorter switch. I have actually made the part and have it ready if it is a problem. I just figured I would give it a while to see what happens.
tfdr1
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I saw that one when I was looking around for them. I decided to go with the one that I got because it was programmable to how you wanted it to operate as far as time goes.
Dave
I just installed this timer module and it is really neat and works well. Amazing it is so inexpensive. The factory hot lead to the dome light is really short so it is a bit of a challenge to connect in, but doable. The unit has a potentiometer for adjusting - the directions make no mention of this and the unit comes in a hard plastic shell. The default on the potentiometer is for the shortest cycle (1 sec) so at first I thought I had wired it incorrectly. After corresponding with the seller (very quick response time) he mentioned the adjustment and that is when I removed the hard shell. This is a $13.00 piece of low battery insurance.
Smilingreen
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Just a thought, has anyone tried a magnetic reed switch? The base would be mounted on the frame of the cab and the magnet part would be mounted on the door. That way, you are not messing with your door seals or weather strips. I pickup my new RTV-x1100C this coming week and I am going to install this on the drivers door for the dome light.
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Armyaviatr
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I played around with one and couldn't get it to work. I figured the metal it was next to kept the magnet from attracting the reed. I mounted mine near the drivers beverage holder. The only draw back is the wire has a long run. I ran my wire down the back of the cab and under the floor, I saw where one member tucked his in the windshield rubber.
Smilingreen
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I guess that could be a possibility. I know I have used many magnetic reed switches in the past and never encountered an issue with them being mounted on a steel frame. It is possible some reed switches are only designed to be mounted on non-ferrous metal or wood and some are designed to be mounted on ferrous metal.
Smilingreen
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I am not thrilled with the idea of drilling into the metal cab to mount switches. I would think drilling into the cab frame would void warranty on the structural integrity of the cab. Also not thrilled about trying to conceal the wiring for door switches behind window seals.
So, I did a bit of searching and ran across this device. It is a wireless switch controlled by a keychain FOB. Since I am not going to install a radio inside, there is a hollow cavity where the radio would go. More than large enough to install the remote receiver. Seeing that the dome light is right underneath the radio mount, wiring will be extremely easy, without fishing wire or having to remove the headliner. I am looking at the solid state switch, which is good for 3A without a relay. In looking at the schematics, the radio and the dome light are parallel powered off of one 5A fuse, so the dome light can't pull much amperage. It is a non-switched power circuit directly from the 80 A main fuse. I should be able to turn the dome light on and off from 90' away with the FOB. I'll order one, install it and then report back with installation pictures.
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So, I did a bit of searching and ran across this device. It is a wireless switch controlled by a keychain FOB. Since I am not going to install a radio inside, there is a hollow cavity where the radio would go. More than large enough to install the remote receiver. Seeing that the dome light is right underneath the radio mount, wiring will be extremely easy, without fishing wire or having to remove the headliner. I am looking at the solid state switch, which is good for 3A without a relay. In looking at the schematics, the radio and the dome light are parallel powered off of one 5A fuse, so the dome light can't pull much amperage. It is a non-switched power circuit directly from the 80 A main fuse. I should be able to turn the dome light on and off from 90' away with the FOB. I'll order one, install it and then report back with installation pictures.
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tfdr1
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My switches are mounted in the plastic on the side just below the cupholders.I am not thrilled with the idea of drilling into the metal cab to mount switches. I would think drilling into the cab frame would void warranty on the structural integrity of the cab. Also not thrilled about trying to conceal the wiring for door switches behind window seals.
So, I did a bit of searching and ran across this device. It is a wireless switch controlled by a keychain FOB. Since I am not going to install a radio inside, there is a hollow cavity where the radio would go. More than large enough to install the remote receiver. Seeing that the dome light is right underneath the radio mount, wiring will be extremely easy, without fishing wire or having to remove the headliner. I am looking at the solid state switch, which is good for 3A without a relay. In looking at the schematics, the radio and the dome light are parallel powered off of one 5A fuse, so the dome light can't pull much amperage. It is a non-switched power circuit directly from the 80 A main fuse. I should be able to turn the dome light on and off from 90' away with the FOB. I'll order one, install it and then report back with installation pictures.
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