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T-RO 01-10-2004 12:24 AM

Look, an easily obtained PCB switch for J1 (ECU chipping)
 
Well I chipped my ECU but wanted a switch in J1 so I could go back to the stock program without having to cut wires and resolder them every time.
My motor is still stock so I can do that. :)

I found this PCB switch at Radio Shack and it almost fits the little holes. :o
Radio Shack Part# 275-645A
SPST Submini
PC Board Toggle Switch

In pic 1 you see the switch with one of the legs bent. Thats because I had to bend the leg to get it to go in the other hole on the ECU. This was step 1 in the leg bending.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/fa00a180.jpg

In pic 2 you see the leg being bent back a little like a hook so it will go in the hole. I opened the switch up to see if I could just remove the middle pin and move it to an empty slot on the switch. I couldnt though because of how the switch actually operates inside, if I moved it when switch it wouldnt make contact.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...9/fa00a17d.jpg

In pic 3 you see how I mounted it in the ECU. Its at an angle because I wanted to get a little bit more of the bent leg sticking out the otherside of the PCB hole so I could get a good solder spot.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/fa00a17b.jpg

I just tested it and it works fine. :thumbup: :)
Only bad part is that I wanted "On" to face the other way. Oh well, I can live with that. :)

88dx 01-10-2004 12:33 AM

Re:Look, an easily obtained PCB switch for J1 (ECU chipping)
 
Couldnt you Have just solderd wires into the ecu board instead of the switch? That would be pretty cool since you could get stock MPG.
Steve


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