(Part 2) Best automotive interior switches according to redditors

All i did was type "2001 ford f250 headlight knob replacement" into google you lazy ass

Amazon

ParstGeek

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Fun fact: the Ford GT (2005-2006) uses the same signal and wiper stalk modules that my 2000 Focus ZX3 did :)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT#/media/File:Ford_GT_interior.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/Signal-Switch-Control-Replacement-YS4Z13341AA/dp/B007TYL0BI

https://www.amazon.com/00-07-Focus-Combination-Switch-Variable/dp/B07T2YFHLB

I'm not 100% sure for your car, but in all likelihood it uses a J1939 CAN bus for the wiring. What that means is that there isn't a direct line from the switch to your lights - it goes from the switch to the cabin ECU and then to the lights.

So in order to wire a switch to your fogs you would have to avoid all that and pretty much start from scratch. You could probably use the pigtails coming from the lights, tap into a 12v power source and run the wire directly to the switch inside the car. There are lots of places online to show you how to do that. It would basically be the same as wiring in aftermarket lights.

That being said, if it were my car I would try to get it fixed the right way. Looks like maybe p/n SW8551 would work.

[Auto headlight switch](LOOYUAN Chrome Headlight Switch Contorl Auto Function For VW Jetta Golf MK5 MK6 GTI https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016UG7622/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4YftzbZZDQTDR)
New set of wiperblades

Agree on the LED kit. I also installed a short shift kit and shifter bushings from CorkSport. The latter is kind of overpriced, but the short shift kit is excellent and the installation instructions were crystal clear.

1. This only works if you have a 2016 or up with the control knob, but not navigation already. https://m.ebay.com/itm/2018-2014-Mazda-Navigation-SD-Card-0000-8F-Z09C-Mazda-3-Mazda-6-CX-5-CX-3-CX-9/272910144287?epid=547386152&hash=item3f8ab6531f:g:N4sAAOSwrRlZpV69
   
   
2. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F182274109694
   
   and
   
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Z0Y63Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_l0KaAb6YFCMSR
   
   
3. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JNHZ0QA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_vZKaAbQRFR057
   
   I also have 7mm spacers on the front and 20mm spacers with extended lugs on the rears, beefier rear sway bar, and a strut tower brace. Spacers and strut tower brace are honestly just for looks, I do notice a bit of a difference with the sways.

Yeah, there are good write-ups that one of the members did on both the mods over at TacomaWorld.

Cruise mod

Intermittent wiper mod

I purchased the wiper switch assm on Amazon for $160, it's just plug and play for both mods.

I am going to say both. Looks like that hinge has it's pin threaded on one end. Not sure what this is attached to, but could be threaded to attach a door stop.

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Edit: clicked the post, didn't realize I was in a Wrangler subreddit. Thought I was in /whatis thisthing. So could it possibly be this?

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-38447-Door-Hinge-Bushing/dp/B000TYU14C

https://www.amazon.com/McGard-76060-Thread-4-Door-Wrangler/dp/B00C50NHJO

My rims are totally fucked too, I'm considering plastidipping them or something - they're all scratched up and the brake dust thing makes it hard to keep them pretty anyways (in case you didn't notice yet, these cars make a lot of brake dust).

For headlights, what I meant is that if yours isn't optioned with automatic headlights, you can switch out the headlight controller on the dashboard for like $10.

https://smile.amazon.com/Dromedary-Headlight-Switch-Repair-2000-2007/dp/B01MTKAF5O

This in auto mode will turn the headlights on and off with the ignition. They're not truly automatic based on light sensors or anything like the OEM option, but for me this is better than having to manually turn them on and off.

And I actually kept the stock head unit and added a kit to give me bluetooth and aux:

http://www.gtacarkits.com/product/audi-a4-s4-2006-2008-iphone-aux-kit/

It was easy to install, the bluetooth quality is subpar though, I just use the aux port. You might be able to find something better, and if you can afford it you'd probably be better off switching out the whole radio. I wanted aux right away after buying mine and didn't have the spare money to buy a new head unit

I only see it available for the 97+
https://www.amazon.com/Cherokee-1997-2001-Driver-56009449AC-68171681AA/dp/B011BIF2BG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491573092&sr=8-1&keywords=56009449AC

You may need to hit up a local wrecking yard to find another.

Followed up this morning: Managed to wedge my not so skinny self under the dash. Apparently I have two switches! One switch is at the limit of the clutch pedal's throw and is a simple two wire thing. I figure that's the starter switch since it requires the clutch be fully depressed before the car can start.

The other switch is the cruise control switch at the other end of the clutch pedal's throw (completely untouched). This has four.pins, two of which have continuity when the pedal is pressed, and break when untouched. The other two pins however, give me all sorts of crap readings, neither pressed or unpressed leading me to believe I found the culprit. I have a replacement on the way however I have my doubts as the picture on Amazon shows a slightly different connector. I'm not sure if it's camera perspective or bad lighting. It arrives tomorrow so we'll see what happens.

This is what I ordered: Toyota 88280-14030 Cruise Control Release Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KTKCGLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hmeWDbKTV7GQM

Also, when researching this I kept getting pointed to the black starter switch, not the cruise control switch despite having "cruise control" in my search string. It would make sense that the cruise control is at the "at rest" side of the clutch pedal's throw as the cruise control would only disengage if the clutch pedal was fully depressed which would lead to high revving while pressing.

In my '99 XJ it was the actual turn signal switch that failed. It's pretty easy to replace, just search for the tutorials.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JLJUZX8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The awesome thing about XJ's is you can find every fix on the forums and parts are cheap.

I hope this will be a mod in the future. So far I have found this product, but I'm not sure I have faith in it...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IMW8TZQ/?coliid=I19N4WBYRAPZ0P&colid=HS7WDCOP3D6T&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C584SV2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then there is just a pin on the switch that you cut off to disable the DRLs :D

May just say if you can find a whole module online or call around to some junk yards and just replace the whole module

Edit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0046QZXLU?pc_redir=1405437945&robot_redir=1#immersive-view_1405741898507

Nissan Xterra Master Power Window Switch 2008-2012 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008IYHDDC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_M1jIybJ6CQ9HP

Haven't personally done it, but there's lots of kits online with the necessary hardware. It's really just tapping into a few wires of the pcm. If you're relatively mechanically inclined or have a friend who knows electronics you could easily install it yourself.

Here's one I found.
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Cruise-Control-Mazda-250-9502/dp/B00815S0MG

If you had a shop do it for you a complete guess is they might charge you around 3-600 max for the install. This is without looking up any hours so take that with a large grain of salt.

Try the Rostra unit. I have no experience with it but the folks on advrider have done several installs.

I had a similar issue, my left blinker worked if I played with the turn signal (right side worked fine), switched it on slowly. I changed the turn signal lever/switch in the steering column and all is good.

Here is the one I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/Beck-Arnley-201-2026-Signal-Switch/dp/B005VNWPB8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466368215&sr=8-1&keywords=Beck+Arnley+201-2026+Turn+Signal+Switch

Yes and no. I didn't touch anything metal or have to take airbag out. I just undid three screws below and took off plastic housing. Below is what I purchased, I'm not sure if it will fit Malibu or not, as mine is the Cobalt. I think it was pretty easy, make sure you don't strip screw like I did. It was a pain to get out. 😂

ACDelco D6254E GM Original Equipment Turn Signal and Headlamp Dimmer Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004940ZSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SWqwCbS8T67Q2