P500 Accessory Switches on P500

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Where have yall put accessory switches? I need to put a couple of switches for a winch and lights but don't know the best place. I don't know why Honda doesn't put some blank spots somewhere on the dash. Thanks
 
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One option. There are some switch cut out outlines molded into the back side of the dash, to the left of the warning label where a Chooglin glove box goes. Agree on why Honda didn’t just put knock outs there.

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Where have yall put accessory switches? I need to put a couple of switches for a winch and lights but don't know the best place. I don't know why Honda doesn't put some blank spots somewhere on the dash. Thanks

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Mudder

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I never cut mine yet but i be

Now it to figure out what tool to use to cut it out with out making a mess
Did some with wiggling a box cutter and others with oscillating saw. Box cutter took longer but had a cleaner cut. Could make out the lines on front by looking into the glare of light.
 
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Drill the corners from below, and use a hand coping saw blade held in a vise grip- teeth so it cuts while pulling. Cut the hole smaller than the outline and finish with a file. Do some test fits with the switch to be sure it’s snug. 15 minutes per hole


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Yep a razor knife and follow the lines, works great.

With my luck, I’d cut a thumb off trying to do that cutting from behind the dash.

Remember, the bezel (trim) on the switch covers/ hides any minor imperfections.

Carry on!


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Shame that Honda didn’t make it with those inexpensive cut out blanks. Must have been the same guy that designed the battery cover nuts. Even my ACE has a pre cut blank and lines for another.

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Shame that Honda didn’t make it with those inexpensive cut out blanks. Must have been the same guy that designed the battery cover nuts. Even my ACE has a pre cut blank and lines for another.

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They did on the rear of the dash. People would complain that there were outlines on the front if not used.


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They did on the rear of the dash. People would complain that there were outlines on the front if not used.


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I agree Mudder. Took my battery cover off for the first time and like to have never got the screws out. I think they could come up with a solution for the nuts
 

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