Jankyeye
Well-Known Member
Lifetime Member
C
H
HondaTech
Guest
I always just run the wires through the switch hole, hook them up and push the switch in.
Easy way to test before you install the switch as well.
Easy way to test before you install the switch as well.
Are you going to be removing a rocker switch blank (plastic snap in cover that you remove to reveal switch hole), or are you cutting a new switch hole?
No doubt you will want to use the rocker switch to apply power to energize a relay, which in turn will then switch power to the light bar, unless the light bar is relatively small. The rocker switches are supposedly rated for 20 amps, though that's more than a stretch.
No doubt you will want to use the rocker switch to apply power to energize a relay, which in turn will then switch power to the light bar, unless the light bar is relatively small. The rocker switches are supposedly rated for 20 amps, though that's more than a stretch.
C
On my '21 IK5 SE, there's a row of blanks as well. Behind that were 3 pre-wired switch sockets for adding (IIRC) wipers etc. They were not even wired for illumination. I just abandoned them in place and ran my own wiring, including lighting for the switches.
Agree with the above.
If you need more or want a switch at a different location, check to see what's behind the plastic.
For example, I'm right handed and wanted my turn signal switch on the left. I popped the cup holder and found a spot to the side.
Point is, make sure you have switch and wire depth clearance before cutting plastic.
If you need more or want a switch at a different location, check to see what's behind the plastic.
For example, I'm right handed and wanted my turn signal switch on the left. I popped the cup holder and found a spot to the side.
Point is, make sure you have switch and wire depth clearance before cutting plastic.
Along with what @StewB said, I think it good to do any "major" panel fixes first . . . liking getting rid of the inane warning "You're All Gonna Die" placards first. This both opens up panel space, allows for behind the panel access for wiring and to make sure projects won't interfere with the mechanicals etc.
M
Check out PBR Products switch plates.
advertisement
After my experience with PBR, I wouldn't do business with them ever again. They made an incorrect claim, saying their windshield extender for the stock Honda windshield would fit Honda stock flip up windshields . . . it did not fit my '21 1K-5 SE. . They changed their add, after my input, but would not refund my shipping charges. That, and the product was poorly made. I politely explained the situation, they still refused to refund all my money.Check out PBR Products switch plates.
Similar threads
