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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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What goes here?

I have a 2005 f250 xl, not many options as the xl would suggest. I have an oval shaped hole cover about an inch tall on the left side of the dash, just to the right of the area where the headlight switch and panel light control is located. What goes here. I would like to install a spring return switch in this location, any suggestions? John
 
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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That is where the switch for the power adjustable pedals goes. You don't have them (obviously) so you should be able to use it for whatever.

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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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yep, just a blank cover on your truck, plenty of room to put a switch, you can even cut the dash to fit a larger switch if needed.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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I like having the ford finish on the dash. How does the power adjustable pedal switch work? I am looking for a switch with two positions, both spring return to a middle position. It would be great if I could use the same switch. Thanks for the info. John
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by johnw
I like having the ford finish on the dash. How does the power adjustable pedal switch work? I am looking for a switch with two positions, both spring return to a middle position. It would be great if I could use the same switch. Thanks for the info. John
I think that the factory power pedal switch will be exactly what you want. It is center off and springs back to center on release. I think it would be best described as a single pole double through momentary, center off.
BTW, what are you thinking of using it for? Just curious.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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I'd think that the pedal switch would be a on/off/on momentary switch. Can anybody clarify?
 
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It is. It springs back to the middle when you let go of it.

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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Yes, that is exactly what I want: on / off / on spring return to center (off). I am planning to rig it up to lock and unlock the doors on my service body. Anybody happen to have a part number? John
 
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The Power Adjustable Pedals switch is On Momentary/Off/On Momentary. There's no locking On position.

Look at the Carling Technologies switches... I believe one of their rocker switches is available in an On/Off/On Momentary configuration.
 
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