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    Subaru OEM Foglight Switch Mod

    Made a good discovery today that may give us Cb7 drivers more OEM options rather than ugly aftermarket. I was pulling out a harness out of a Acura Legend for my current WIP for power electric seats when I came across a wrecked late 97-98ish Subaru Outback.

    I noticed someone already took the front fogs and the interior kinda got my attention because of the black armrest that was still there. I looked at the panel and noticed the foglight switch was still there and how similar the button panel was in design to a CB7. Hmm I thought.... Well I pulled it out and then found a wrecked LX. I gutted the Cruise Control area and then put the switch in.... IT FITS!! Well it does but it sticks out a little. Next thing I did since I happened to have a metal file with me, I carefully modified the borders that originally grabbed the CB7 switch face little by little and soon came up with this.

    Ladies and gentlemen... a good looking OEM switch without the expensive CB foglight price and good OEM looks! I haven't figured out what wire does what..but soon I'm going to post DIY for a step by step how-to since I already finished this one.

    NOTE: This would benefit DX or LX people with a missing option like no moonroof or cruise control, however if u don't use either, then this is a good thing for any optional lighting. If you have a EX or SE with a moonroof, you will still need to find the switch with the blank spot (no cruise control) or (no moonroof) you decide and either not use it or relocate the remaining option in place of the new fog switch.

    You need the CB7 switch panel with a "dummy" button in either location. I only found a CB7 EX with both options so I broke the breadboard entirely because it is all once piece. If you happen to find the switch with either option gone (I believe they came on newer 92-93 dx,lx models because older DX's had just a plain blank cover from what I seen so far at the yards, then you can use the slimmer breadboard found on these and just gut out the blank dummy button.







    Oh your welcome CBitchez!
    Last edited by Warudakumi; 04-26-2007, 04:18 PM.

    I am the Yakuza CB7!
    JDM 96spec H22A 178HP 149TQ

    "The JDM Fleet"

    1993 Accord Sedan - 2.2 JDM H22a
    1994 Prelude V-Tec
    1999 CL 3.0
    2000 Prelude
    2010 Accord Crosstour - 3.5

    1993 Mirage S Sedan - 2.0 4G63 Project Evo 2.5
    1994 Mirage S Sedan - 1.5

    1991 Isuzu Impulse RS - 1.6 AWD Turbo
    1993 Asuna - 1.8 "CDM Impulse XS"

    1993 Sentra SE-R - 2.0 SR20de
    1995 200sx SE-R - 2.0 Sr20ve

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    I am the Yakuza CB7!
    JDM 96spec H22A 178HP 149TQ

    "The JDM Fleet"

    1993 Accord Sedan - 2.2 JDM H22a
    1994 Prelude V-Tec
    1999 CL 3.0
    2000 Prelude
    2010 Accord Crosstour - 3.5

    1993 Mirage S Sedan - 2.0 4G63 Project Evo 2.5
    1994 Mirage S Sedan - 1.5

    1991 Isuzu Impulse RS - 1.6 AWD Turbo
    1993 Asuna - 1.8 "CDM Impulse XS"

    1993 Sentra SE-R - 2.0 SR20de
    1995 200sx SE-R - 2.0 Sr20ve

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      #3
      Page 3 for future writeup

      I am the Yakuza CB7!
      JDM 96spec H22A 178HP 149TQ

      "The JDM Fleet"

      1993 Accord Sedan - 2.2 JDM H22a
      1994 Prelude V-Tec
      1999 CL 3.0
      2000 Prelude
      2010 Accord Crosstour - 3.5

      1993 Mirage S Sedan - 2.0 4G63 Project Evo 2.5
      1994 Mirage S Sedan - 1.5

      1991 Isuzu Impulse RS - 1.6 AWD Turbo
      1993 Asuna - 1.8 "CDM Impulse XS"

      1993 Sentra SE-R - 2.0 SR20de
      1995 200sx SE-R - 2.0 Sr20ve

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        Page 4 for future writeup

        I am the Yakuza CB7!
        JDM 96spec H22A 178HP 149TQ

        "The JDM Fleet"

        1993 Accord Sedan - 2.2 JDM H22a
        1994 Prelude V-Tec
        1999 CL 3.0
        2000 Prelude
        2010 Accord Crosstour - 3.5

        1993 Mirage S Sedan - 2.0 4G63 Project Evo 2.5
        1994 Mirage S Sedan - 1.5

        1991 Isuzu Impulse RS - 1.6 AWD Turbo
        1993 Asuna - 1.8 "CDM Impulse XS"

        1993 Sentra SE-R - 2.0 SR20de
        1995 200sx SE-R - 2.0 Sr20ve

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          Page 5 for future writeup

          I am the Yakuza CB7!
          JDM 96spec H22A 178HP 149TQ

          "The JDM Fleet"

          1993 Accord Sedan - 2.2 JDM H22a
          1994 Prelude V-Tec
          1999 CL 3.0
          2000 Prelude
          2010 Accord Crosstour - 3.5

          1993 Mirage S Sedan - 2.0 4G63 Project Evo 2.5
          1994 Mirage S Sedan - 1.5

          1991 Isuzu Impulse RS - 1.6 AWD Turbo
          1993 Asuna - 1.8 "CDM Impulse XS"

          1993 Sentra SE-R - 2.0 SR20de
          1995 200sx SE-R - 2.0 Sr20ve

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            #6
            wow thats amazingly similar! very very very nice find.

            are you sure the DX/LX switch with the black on the right only has a half-board? IIRC, it still has the fullsize board, but jsut no components on the one side.

            but eitehr way thats flippin sweet and id love to see that meshed with a CB7 sunroof switch.


            - 1993 Accord LX - White sedan (sold)
            - 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (wrecked)
            - 1991 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
            - 1990 Accord EX - Grey sedan (sold)
            - 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
            - 1992 Accord EX - White coupe (sold)
            - 1993 Accord EX - Grey coupe (stolen)
            - 1993 Accord SE - Gold coupe (sold)
            Current cars:
            - 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon - Daily driver
            - 2004 Chevrolet Express AWD - Camper conversion

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              #7
              Originally posted by cp[mike]
              wow thats amazingly similar! very very very nice find.

              are you sure the DX/LX switch with the black on the right only has a half-board? IIRC, it still has the fullsize board, but jsut no components on the one side.

              but eitehr way thats flippin sweet and id love to see that meshed with a CB7 sunroof switch.
              To tell you the truth, I never looked to be honest. I know some preludes or legends were like that and only had half sized board if i remember right... I know the plug exists there, but the whole switch needs to be replaced for the low-end models. I'll have to check again once more CBs come to the yard... I only owned 2 EX's and only seldom messed with LX and DX's at the yard when something broke on mine.

              I am the Yakuza CB7!
              JDM 96spec H22A 178HP 149TQ

              "The JDM Fleet"

              1993 Accord Sedan - 2.2 JDM H22a
              1994 Prelude V-Tec
              1999 CL 3.0
              2000 Prelude
              2010 Accord Crosstour - 3.5

              1993 Mirage S Sedan - 2.0 4G63 Project Evo 2.5
              1994 Mirage S Sedan - 1.5

              1991 Isuzu Impulse RS - 1.6 AWD Turbo
              1993 Asuna - 1.8 "CDM Impulse XS"

              1993 Sentra SE-R - 2.0 SR20de
              1995 200sx SE-R - 2.0 Sr20ve

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                #8
                very nice only thing is it doesnt really benefit those w/ se or ex models but i alreadi have an jdm fog switch. but very nice find indeed
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                  #9
                  yea id be fucked because i rock an SE and i need my CC and sunroof but awesome idea nonetheless...

                  i nominate for DIY of 2007!!!!

                  If i were to use this id use the open side for the rear fog button...that be sick....all in one fog at your fingertips!

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                    #10
                    and Warudakumi im tryin to find more pics of your car but i cant?
                    www.2camcrew.com

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                      #11
                      does that switch say ALPINE on the back?!?! that would be sick.

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                        #12
                        nice work!
                        1cor10:31
                        - 92 LX coupe
                        - 96 EX wagon (sold)

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                          #13
                          what about the cc/sun roof?
                          wat?

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                            #14
                            Too much time on your hands...tooooo much. Just help me with my car and make that time useful


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                              #15
                              wow.
                              very clever.

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