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Where can i get a switch to go in the slot under my radio and to the left of outlet in my 2004 civic. My local dealer said they dont sell dummy switches but i figured they must be out there otherwise there would not be a spot for them....

i want the switch for some 12volt lights to go under my dash (nothing ricey of course) thanks.


this is not my car found this pic on google....

 
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I'm not sure you know what a dummy switch is. A dummy switch is one that looks real but, doesn't actually do anything. If you want a real switch for your lights go down to the autoparts store and pickup a switch (they have tons), drill a hole in that switch plug, insert switch, wire it up and your done.

 
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The dealer doesn't really carry parts for custom mods just OEM parts. If it's not part of your car from the factory you'll always need to go to an auto-parts store, electronics shop etc.

 
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question related to the topic... what other kinds of switches can go there? apart from fog lights and the custom lighting that the op mentioned. whats a common switch to put there?

 
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s2000 start button fits there nicely.

 
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This is before I put my foglight switch in:

 
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its made for fog light (be careful, there are two different fog switches and only one fits there, i cant remember if its coupe or sedan, but i think its sedan). also in canada i think heated seat switch goes there too.

 
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ejection seat button?

 
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I've never seen a Civic with heated seats and I'm from Canada, plus my car has every single option the dealer had available and I don't have them. I'm pretty sure only the EL and RSX had heated seats.

 
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i know ive seen a civic with heated seats. maybe it was a dealer addon like fogs. cause there are two spacers there for a reason. in the instructions it even mentions a heated heat button to fit next to the fog button.

 
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Weird, because I have the dealers showroom model, so I have every option and in looking at many Civics I never saw one with heated seats or have I seen one listed as having heated seats.

I also can't find heated seats listed as a option through google or handaaccessories

 
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yeah i have never seen a civic with heated seats around here... only rsx and el

 
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im pretty sure it was an overseas civics, not usa/canada. they get a ton more cool stuff there including *power* folding mirrors. yes their mirror switch has an extra button you press and the mirror folds in and out by itself!

 
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I'm sorry I didn't mean to use the incorrect term for the switch. So where can I get any switch that would fit in the hole. Maybe a fog light switch.the car is a sedan.

Thanks

 
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#'s 5, 10, & 11 should fit: http://www.bkhondaparts.com/billkay/...itch=&hidIrno= Or the fog switch will fit: http://www.bkhondaparts.com/billkay/...ku=&hidtype=MY

 
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iirc the switches used on the left side & the blank in the console are different size openings, and also rotated 90 degrees.

You may have to come up with your own switch for that location.

 
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My family 6th gen civic has a power folding side mirrors. It does have some fancy stuff. but no SRS AIRBAGS.... it was not standard and not mandated by gov so it is so dangerous if something happens.

 
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correct, the fog switch for sedan i believe fits in the middle console (smaller and sideways) whereas the coupe switch fits where the cruise and other left panel buttons are. i have both in front of me and got a coupe switch if i ever need an extra for something later. there is also a rear defrost button that fits to the left.

 
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Sorry, never knew they where different.

 
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alright well what are the aftermarket options that fit nicely?

 
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radioshack

 
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O'reillys

 
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Autozone

 
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Pretty much any autoparts store. Specialty auto shops are a good source too.

 
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Or Fry's Electronics

 
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pull out that little cover piece before you buy a switch. It's a bit of a bitch to fit switches in there because of the clips they use to secure that little piece in. I had a tough time fitting a female USB plug to sit there nicely without carefully dremeling out the insides.

 
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Dremel- Another one of my close associates. lol

 
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The $10 dremel I bought on sale is the most useful tool I've ever owned and I have a lot of tools lol.

I bought a few switches on ebay for $5 each that glow the same colour as my LEDs, but you can get regular ones for much less. Only thing is it takes a long time to receive them since the warehouses are all in asia.

 
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I swear, they have really nice switches and a nice selection at O'reillys. Almost all of them are less than $5.

 
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Autoparts store in the U.S. are way less expensive than in Canada.