Adding a switch to buttons next to downhill assist - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

wdlfbio · 01-16-2012, 12:47 AM

I'm installing my Laser Jammers on my 2012 335. It comes with a round kill switch for users to shut off the jammer so the hard-working officer doesn't catch on. Anyway, I really am not interested in drilling new holes and adding a switch that doesn't go with the interior. So, I thought I'd just add a factory switch next to the downhill assist button. I gotta figure this is a slam dunk, but thought I'd ask if anyone's done it???

1QuikWS6 · 01-16-2012, 05:16 AM

Possible as there are other buttons that can go in that row depending on your options installed - such as the Heated Seat buttons use the left/right outer buttons, Rear Sunshade uses one of the interior buttons, Vert Top uses the other interior buttons.

Only thing is, you can't just buy the seperate switches to replace the dummy block offs that you have installed. You would have to buy then entire switch module, but get the version that has the extra switches already present.

taibanl · 01-16-2012, 11:27 AM

Wonder if you could Mod the dummy switch similar to the euro fog mod by shaving off the tabs to allow it to be depressed and just stick the other button behind it

2kaccordocoupe · 01-16-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by taibanl

Wonder if you could Mod the dummy switch similar to the euro fog mod by shaving off the tabs to allow it to be depressed and just stick the other button behind it

+1 - I was thinking the same thing.

wdlfbio · 01-17-2012, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by taibanl

Wonder if you could Mod the dummy switch similar to the euro fog mod by shaving off the tabs to allow it to be depressed and just stick the other button behind it

Interesting. I'll check into that.

wdlfbio · 01-18-2012, 02:56 PM

Looked up the Euro fog switch in the DIY section. All referenced the head/running lights switches. This is a 2012 and all those switches are used. Or, are you suggesting I trim my round kill switch, groove out the dummy switches (not really switches at at all), and install my kill switch behind it?

01-16-2012, 12:47 AM	#1
wdlfbio Captain Drives: E92 M3 & 335xi, Chevy 2500Dmax Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 637 iTrader: (1)	Adding a switch to buttons next to downhill assist I'm installing my Laser Jammers on my 2012 335. It comes with a round kill switch for users to shut off the jammer so the hard-working officer doesn't catch on. Anyway, I really am not interested in drilling new holes and adding a switch that doesn't go with the interior. So, I thought I'd just add a factory switch next to the downhill assist button. I gotta figure this is a slam dunk, but thought I'd ask if anyone's done it???
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01-16-2012, 05:16 AM	#2
1QuikWS6 No 55mph Drives: 09 E92 328ix Cpe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 3,143 iTrader: (68)	Possible as there are other buttons that can go in that row depending on your options installed - such as the Heated Seat buttons use the left/right outer buttons, Rear Sunshade uses one of the interior buttons, Vert Top uses the other interior buttons. Only thing is, you can't just buy the seperate switches to replace the dummy block offs that you have installed. You would have to buy then entire switch module, but get the version that has the extra switches already present. __________________ 2009 328ix E92 Cpe//SGM//ACS Roof Spoiler//MTech Aero Lip+Trunk Spoiler//M3 Side Skirts//CF Roundels//CF Grilles//M3 Novillo Interior//Perf Shift Lever+Boot//M3 DCT Wheel//M3 GT3 eBrake Handle/Boot//ACS Pedals//M3 Mirrors//LCI Tailights//LUX H8v3 AE/MTec 6000K D1S/HPB HID 6000K Fogs//HPB LED Interior//RPI Scoops//CF Euro Airbox+Underhood Hsgs//K&N//MTech Rear Bumper/iS Sport Diffuser//MFD Strut Brace//PBX//BMW 193M's+Kumho 4X

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01-18-2012, 02:56 PM	#6
wdlfbio Captain Drives: E92 M3 & 335xi, Chevy 2500Dmax Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 637 iTrader: (1)	Looked up the Euro fog switch in the DIY section. All referenced the head/running lights switches. This is a 2012 and all those switches are used. Or, are you suggesting I trim my round kill switch, groove out the dummy switches (not really switches at at all), and install my kill switch behind it?