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mgt
June 10th, 2003, 15:29
where is a good place to mount 2 arb switches (the big ones)
RCP Phx
June 10th, 2003, 15:33
I mounted all three of mine right below the power outlets/rear wiper switch.Theyre real easy to see/get at!
mgt
June 10th, 2003, 15:36
Would that be in the center console? I have the three switches(rear wiper,driving lights,defrost) no room to mount them between the power outlets.
juicexj24
June 10th, 2003, 15:44
A good place to mount them is in the glove box or next to the shifter on the center console. I have seen them done in the ash tray as well but that was with a toggle switch.
mgt
June 10th, 2003, 15:48
i've been told they won't fit next to shifter
RCP Phx
June 10th, 2003, 15:51
Its the bottom of the dash/radio/ac /wiper/defrost panel.Theyre between the wiper controls and the actual center console and on the left of center just above the mode lever!
STROKER
June 10th, 2003, 19:22
try here... under the glove box.

http://www.strokersjeep.com/sp1.jpg
mgt
June 10th, 2003, 19:25
i don't have have that option 99 xj, i do like that set-up.very nice
JEEPZZ
June 10th, 2003, 21:02
I put mine here on my 97. They're out of the way until you engage the t-case, then they're easily accessible.
http://home.earthlink.net/~tcampbe59/_uimages/DSC01748.JPG
RCP Phx
June 10th, 2003, 21:26
The nice thing about putting them in the radio cover panel is that it just snaps off.I can get to everything in about 1 second!
mgt
June 10th, 2003, 21:29
I just put mine in and thats where i put them (same place as jeepzz).
mgt
June 10th, 2003, 21:36
jeepzz, how did you get 4 switches between the power outlets, i only have 3, is it oem or did u do it
Safari Ary
June 10th, 2003, 21:42
Originally posted by mgt
jeepzz, how did you get 4 switches between the power outlets, i only have 3, is it oem or did u do it

Ditto, how in the world did you do that?? Me likey :)
JEEPZZ
June 10th, 2003, 21:53
http://home.earthlink.net/~tcampbe59/_uimages/xjswitchbezelx4.JPG
The switch panel is from a European Orvis Edition XJ where they had the extra spot for an additional switch. (I got my rear spoiler & hood vents from the Orvis also) I used the extra spot for an additional driving light switch.
I forgot how much it was but I'll see if I can find the info & part # on it. It's around here (in my computer) somewhere. I ordered it though my local dealer but they didn't list a 4 slot panel on their computer until I was able to track down a part number and then, viola!
A week and a half later, I picked it up.
mgt
June 10th, 2003, 22:06
i would appreciate it,If u can find a part # and how to get one.
I am in so cal.
mgt
June 11th, 2003, 18:06
jeepzz, did you find a part number
JEEPZZ
June 11th, 2003, 18:15
Still looking.
If I have to I'll pull the sucker back out and get the part number off the back of it. I remember how badly I wanted the switch panel when I first saw it and someone was good enough to pull their's out for me.
If I can't find it by tonight, I'll yank it out tomorrow.

You can special order the panel from any Jeep dealer once you have the correct part number but if you try to have them look up the part, they'll tell you it doesn't exist or they can't get it.
The panel is made for the Euro market but warehoused in the main Jeep distribution center in (I think?) Wisconson.
JEEPZZ
June 11th, 2003, 18:44
Here it is: 4897505AD

Thanks goes to Gianni for sharing this info with me over on JU.

BTW, if you look at the slots on your existing 3 panel openings, you'll see that each slot is keyed for a particular switch. When I added an extra fog light switch all I had to do was file down the key way so it would slide in. You'll see what I mean when looking at it.
SV1CEC
June 12th, 2003, 00:25
Originally posted by JEEPZZ
Here it is: 4897505AD

Thanks goes to Gianni for sharing this info with me over on JU.

BTW, if you look at the slots on your existing 3 panel openings, you'll see that each slot is keyed for a particular switch. When I added an extra fog light switch all I had to do was file down the key way so it would slide in. You'll see what I mean when looking at it.

Hi,

I sincerely appreciate that part number. However, since the local DC is a joke, and I like those switches, could you please give me a part number for these as well? The one for the fog lights would be fine.

Tnx and kind regards

P.S.: I am also a Gianni, but I wasn't the one who gave you this info.
Royce
June 12th, 2003, 03:53
Stroker,
Where did you get those style switches at? And how much? Thanks.
motorman
June 12th, 2003, 04:19
I mounted mine on the dash between the instrument panel and the radio panel. Right in the line of sight. You have to mount them one above the other. There is retangular indentation there that helped me keep them straight.

I will try to get a picture posted.
Royce
June 13th, 2003, 07:34
Anyone know where to get those style switches, the arb style ones like stroker is showing.
mgt
June 13th, 2003, 10:28
does $71.00 sound right for that 4 switch bazel (remember im in ca so everything cost more)
mgt
June 13th, 2003, 10:30
the part # 4897505ad has a cross reference # 4897505AG
JEEPZZ
June 13th, 2003, 18:27
Originally posted by mgt
does $71.00 sound right for that 4 switch bazel (remember im in ca so everything cost more)
$71!!! :eek:

I found my original post on JU, linked here. (http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=348531)

I paid just under 30 bucks for mine.
mgt
June 13th, 2003, 22:42
how long ago and what dealer?
STROKER
June 14th, 2003, 08:09
Originally posted by Royce
Stroker,
Where did you get those style switches at? And how much? Thanks.

Mine are actually out of a police car. A friend of mine works for the city and those switch panels came out of the cars when the new systems went in, it actually came as a "box" type shape, with a relay and an 8 port fuse dist. block. So the switches came with it.
RCP Phx
June 14th, 2003, 08:38
This is what your looking for!
www.techna.co.uk/carlingswitch.html

check out the available legends!
www.carlingtech.com/products/switches/contura_ii.asp
JEEPZZ
June 14th, 2003, 17:55
Originally posted by mgt
how long ago and what dealer?
Judging by my original post date it was Feb 18th '03. I got it from my local Jeep dealership, we have several (5) and I don't remember which one I got it from. Pricing from dealer to dealer should be about the same if in the same general area.
mgt
June 14th, 2003, 17:59
what area are you in
JEEPZZ
June 14th, 2003, 18:12
Originally posted by mgt
what area are you in
Whoops! I just updated my profile.
I'm in SLC, UT.
On Monday I'll check on pricing for you. If they're still dirt cheap here locally, I'll see if we can work something out.
PhatXJ
June 14th, 2003, 20:08
Here's where I mounted mine.........yesterday.

http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/arb/images/ARB_032.jpg

:anon:
Royce
June 14th, 2003, 20:52
Thanks guys for the switch info!