LED Pushbutton Switch Install

[Retiredwarhorses]

everyone who wants one can install one and take the plunge....I personally will follow the Mfg’s lead....to this day AM General uses a 3 lever Switch, that must tell you something.

 

[Notachance]

I'm new (have had M998 for a week) and I'm sure I will be told to consult TM and get laughed at but I'm attempting to install the infamous push button switch. Yes I know there are two camps on if the switch is safe or not but I've decided to go for it. I've searched through posts here and google and haven't found this issue so assuming it's me just doing something wrong.

I disconnected battery. Removed old switch. Connected new one before installing, including great ground connection. Reconnected battery and it worked perfectly. Disconnected and tried to physically install but the four tabs for the screw holes on dashboard appear to be in the way of slipping oval section into place.

A trusted "advisor" told me it has to fit and I tried to force it , and one of the tabs broke off. I'm not the most mechanically inclined guy.

Any guidance other than call a professional, install original one and never try to fix anything myself again?

Thanks

Here is the updated switch fully installed. I will post another pic once the truck burns to the ground.

Thanks for all the advice and guidance including calling out the risks.

Next weekend the RFID ignition accessory is next.

 

[pig9r]

Not my video.. Smoke starts at 2:23

 

[TOBASH]

Watching that thing go up in smoke was humbling.

My spare LED control box or whatever it is called will go on the auction site this weekend.

Great video!

Thanks!

T

 

[hndrsonj]

Anybody else notice the ground he was using?

 

[Milcommoguy]

Just poke it in the door hinge. I Like the battery disconnect set-up. Money saving feature for sure,

Wonder how much smoke that one could make, CAMO

 

[papakb]

Dash 10 manual, I don't need no stinking dash 10 manual! That video is a great example of a clueless new HMMWV owner. These trucks aren't cheap. Wouldn't you like to know somethimg about it before laying out money for one? They aren't your average Hertz rental car.

 

[doghead]

Cool video bruh...

I gotta get one of them switches.

Then drive without my seatbelt on, as I recently learned!

Sweet

 

[TOBASH]

Clueless new owner or not, I won't forget his video about the LED light switch anytime soon.

I appreciate his posting this video, but the video was strange.

Who videos his rig burning? I for one might have concentrated less on camera work and more upon getting a fire extinguisher from my storage area.

I was surprised his girlfriend was willing to get back into his rig. I was surprised she was with him at all. Maybe she was afraid of staying behind with that homeless guy who decided to camp out there? The whole video was a bit weird.

Best,

T

 

[Ajax MD]

Not my video.. Smoke starts at 2:23

Wow, that guy had 2 faux pas- The aftermarket key switch AND the push button light switch. Talk about courting drama.
Well, that video was all I needed to see to be convinced that I'm not making these mods.