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2007 EV Switch that Lights up? Anyone? Anywhere?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by bigmahma, Jun 2, 2007.

  1. bigmahma

    bigmahma New Member

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    Where to find a 2007 EV switch that has a LIGHT -

    Yah eh?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bigmahma @ Jun 2 2007, 07:12 PM) [snapback]454082[/snapback]</div>
    If you're wanting one that lights up to indicate the EV status, you're out of luck. The EV switch is a push switch that momentarily grounds a pin on the computer. There isn't any place to get a status indicator.

    On the other hand, if you just want it to help locate the switch with the dash lights, you can use any illuminated 12 V momentary switch.
     
  3. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Has it been determined that the 2007 switch is different than the 2006 switch? I haven't been following that. The 2006 switch IS illuminated, though it does not "indicate" the status.

    Here's mine lit up.
    [​IMG]
     
  4. bigmahma

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Jun 2 2007, 08:48 PM) [snapback]454126[/snapback]</div>

    I just ordered that switch - thanks for sharing that it was actually lit..

    Did it come with good instructions? Any tricks you would recommend to me?
     
  5. efusco

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bigmahma @ Jun 2 2007, 09:41 PM) [snapback]454168[/snapback]</div>
    Hope you were careful to specify the switch for the '06/07 MY...it's a smaller size than the '04/05 MY.
     
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bigmahma @ Jun 2 2007, 07:12 PM) [snapback]454082[/snapback]</div>
    just a picky little thing :p

    "ya hey" is typically used in the affirmative (see "hey" below).
    "eh" can be used in many situations, but is often used as a replacement for "isn't that so?" or the like.
    "hey" is often used at the beginning or end of a sentence in wisconsin, just for filler. ("nice day out, hey")
    i have never seen these somehow combined!
     
  7. bigmahma

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Jun 2 2007, 10:45 PM) [snapback]454169[/snapback]</div>
    There was no place to specify - but the order says..

    "Prius EV Switch Kit 04-07"

    The item number is "TOYPRIEVS"



    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Jun 3 2007, 12:18 AM) [snapback]454216[/snapback]</div>

    What can I say - I'm as unusual as I am annoying.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Jun 2 2007, 08:48 PM) [snapback]454126[/snapback]</div>
    I have been very interested in installing the EV mode in my prius. I was originally going to go with the CoastalTech install simply since it is simple to install. However, I am envious of the look and functionality of the OEM button.

    A couple of simple questions to those who have done this install...

    1.) Does all of the proper parts (wires,etc...) come from sigma? or just the button?
    2.) Do any directions come from sigma?
    3.) How hard is the actual install. It looks a bit more complicated than the Coastal install and I'd really hate to mess up my prius in anyway.


    Thanks!