[Steve83]

You don't need to eliminate the front switch, if you wire your extra switch into the circuit the same way the outside t/g switch is wired in. And you don't need relays, either. You just have to use a DPDT switch, like the stock ones, or 2 SPDT switches (which is actually what the key switch is).

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[Steve83]

Why not just use a stock '87-96 dash switch? Why do you think it would be any more likely to fail than a bunch of relays? And why would a power wire to the switch be more prone to fail than one to the relays?

 

[Steve83]

I've seen bad dash switches, too, but for the effort & cost, I'd still use one. I'm not saying your way is wrong; just that the stock-type switch is quicker, easier, & cheaper. And if it does go bad, it's one ~$15 part to swap in a few seconds, as opposed to tracking down which relay it is & digging it out. Plus, you're still using the stock switch in the dash, so it's no LESS reliable to use another.

 

[Steve83]

...remote control my rear window from my remote starter... Which is where I was going with this install.

Oh, REALLY???

...I sleep in the back of the bronco, but it was a pain to roll up the rear window by reaching over the front seat... Its sure comes in handy after drinking all night and need a quick exit from the bronco to go for a pee.

Is your nose a little longer?


:histerica :lolup

 

[Steve83]

The laughing smilies were SUPPOSED to indicate that I was just messing with you. :shrug

Yes, I've seen 1 or 2 dash switches, and yes, I know how much space there is in the bedwalls. Rain wouldn't affect the stock switch in the location you mounted yours for a few years. Even longer if you took a FEW steps, but I get the impression you don't care. :brownbag

BTW
I'd categorize my "theories" on wiring as well-proven.