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shaggydog



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TDCI Style switch holder/sockets
Hi guys,

Does anyone know if you can get TDCI style switch holders/sockets as a one off or bank of say 3?

I'm trying to think how to mount some switches onto.....something but don't want to buy a centre dash and destroy it to get out a few small bits of plastic.

I'm trying to avoid using carling switches because I just don't like the look of them

Anyone know what I'm on about?

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munch90



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Didnt fcx fit 3 switches in a cubby box that fitted in a puma style bezel with puma switches

or are you talking like a switch pod to take puma switches

or something like this
eBay Item No. 191541333371


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shaggydog



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Thats the sort of thing Thumbs Up

The switches seem to click into some sort of holder/housing/socket thing. I'm after that bit.

Not to be confused with the likes of a mudpod or anything like that, its the thing that the actual switch goes into. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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Post #411882 28th Mar 2015 11:44pm
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Or something like this , doesnt it match your switches , ok you may need different ones


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Post #411887 28th Mar 2015 11:49pm
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munch90 wrote:
Didnt fcx fit 3 switches in a cubby box that fitted in a puma style bezel with puma switches



We use the parts from a genuine puma dash which is what Shaggy is trying to avoid and the minimum is three unfortunately.

I did have a lead on individual holders, I'll chase it up and report back Thumbs Up
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Thanks Matt Thumbs Up Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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This is what I'm after too, want a switch panel to fit in my new locking cubby, where the cup holders are, but want to stay oem look and like you shaggy, don't like the look of carling switches either.
I've looked in to this for a while now and even managed to get a cheap puma dash centre off ebay to cut up, but I havnt the guts to do it.
It's a wonder that mud, raptor or the like, havnt made anything like this for their dashes. Surely it can't be that hard to mould something like this? A small three bank panel that could be clipped into a recess or screwed in would be a winner Thumbs Up just what I could do with.
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Buckblu, killer is selling what you are after here
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic35909.html

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shaggydog



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Hit the nail on the head there Buckblu Thumbs Up

I'm trying to find a way of adding some genuine buttons in a way that looks well placed rather than the usual Carling switches for everything everywhere approach which seems to plague early defenders.

Not even totally sure where to put them yet but once I have something to play with I'll have a better idea for placement as you can "offer it up" Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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mk1collector wrote:
Buckblu, killer is selling what you are after here
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic35909.html

Ray

I've seen that, unfortunately i think its too wide for my cubby box, I have an early exmoor trim locking cubby, which is wider and has a shorter cup holder, thanks for the heads up though Smile
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A 6-switch carrier is fitted to the Discovery-2 -


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Two of these carriers can be fitted into a DIN aperture -


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shaggydog



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That might just do the trick Paul Very Happy

Does it take modern/td5 switches or only disco switches? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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The TD5/Puma switches are based on the D2 switches - in fact, the TD5 Defender's heated seat switches are the same ones, as fitted to pre-facelift D2s.

So, yes, the Defender switches will fit the D2 carrier.

Depending on which Defender switches you use, you may have to remove the switch's body keyway, so that it will fit into any position -


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Once again star Paul Thumbs Up

Thanks guys will have a mooch and see what happens Smile Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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Been looking for something like this, great tip on the Disco item, £10 on the Bay at the moment, will get one to play around with. Feel better about cutting one of those up rather than a full defender panel.
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