How to relocate the rear window switch

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Has anyone done this (CN Designs switch plate) on a platinum or 1794? They do not have the cubby, but rather are smooth leather.

 

Really - they "upgrade" you and take away the little useless depression behind the shifter? Man - that would explain why SDHQ sells a separate "leather" switchpro mount for that location - I never understood what they were referring to.

In reality - no idea. I didn't realize that spot was different. I had tried to order the CN Designs plate last week and he said he wasn't taking any orders right now while he tried to get his printer functioning correctly again.

 

Bummer! Thanks.

 

I reached out to him as well. He told me the same thing. He did offer me a “blemished” one but I said no because I wanted a new one. He didn’t give me an eta on when his printer was going to be up and running. I was kinda bummed. In the meantime, I just moved my switch over to the right side of the steering. Much more convenient than the left. I can actually use and see it. This might work for me for now....possibly for good... dunno

 

Hmm...I have no switch blanks on the right side unless I move the tow/haul button. Or bury it under the ac controls

 

I had blanks and tow haul only on the right side. I moved the tow haul ( far right ) to the middle and then where the tow haul was I put the window switch.

 

Yep. With push button start, you lose those two blanks. I’ll probably end up with the CN designs setup once he starts printing again.

 

Could one just extend the wires on the factory switch instead of buying the harness? $9 for shipping is a little crazy for something that small.

 

That’s what I did... no need to pay for a harness or shipping. For people that want a “PNP” harness, you can make one cheaper. Just sayin

 

Happen to recall what gauge wire you used?

 

I used 18 primary wire. I was an audio installer and have a slew of colors so I could color match just for reference. Honestly, Toyota wire is so thin it can be anywhere from 18-20 gauge. 18 is fine though. So much better being on the right side for my driving position.

 

Indeed, the switch was on the right in my 2010 and now I’m constantly reaching there for it. Gonna have to do this

 

I replaced the shifter surround with the non-leather version with the "credit card" cubby. See https://www.tundras.com/threads/ultimate-oem-toyota-parts-thread.10707/page-104#post-1887564 and following posts. $40

 

Thanks. I've already got the one with the credit card tray...just need to get a switch mount for it.

 

Doesn't that window switch have a different fit pattern on the back of it? What did you do to get it to fit in that slot? Also, my truck's package only has a row of 3 slots in that location, that could make a difference too.

 

The "fit pattern" are just some nubs along the body of the switch and you can choose to file mating notches in either the sides of the opening or file off those "nubs" from the body of the switch. The face plates are all the same size, the tabs that engage/lock the switch into the opening are all the same, and you really only need a little bit on the sides to help lock everything into place. I designed the one I printed for my console to have most of the sides relieved to allow pretty much any possible switch to go in there, and everything I have tested is locked in solid when installed.

 

Made my own, definitely need the 42” harness.

 

I see now they only offer an 8” and a 44”

 

I bought the 42" harness two weeks ago and installed this weekend. I had to cut the switch harness free from the tape to gain a few extra inches, but otherwise it was fine. 44 or 48" would be perfect

 

I didn’t have to cut mine free, but bought a 42” a week ago and just yesterday saw that 44” was the only option. Mine JUST was long enough with enough slack to pull the trim piece on the center console

 

I am trying to relocate the rear window switch to the cluster on the right side of the steering wheel; has anyone been able to make the 8" harness work or will I need the 44"?... I'm not really trying to jump from $16 to $40.

 

As in, where the trailer brake is?

 

Switch relocation this weekend.

 

Yea same spot, but my package only has 3 spots there and no second row

 

Look at post #37 & #42. This is what I did as well. You can move any switch you want with a little trimming of the hole the switches go into in order for them to lock back in. You will see the mounting orientation and what needs to be trimmed. I thought about buying an extension harness but not needed of you are capable of just extending the harness. Rather easy and saved a few bucks for something else...

 

I know it's been mentioned, but did anyone end up trying this with a 5th gen 4Runner switch? It's designed to go in that spot.

 

I'm totally doing that! Great solution to this problem, thanks very much.

There goes another weekend. And I now realize I must have the heated seats as well! Damn you all.

 

Bought the 42 inch and still can’t clear it. Looks like trash with the cable sticking out. Just needed 5 more inches.