hood pin switch recommendations
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=111312
Printed Date: May 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Topic: hood pin switch recommendations
Posted By: chrisinky
Subject: hood pin switch recommendations
Date Posted: February 04, 2009 at 12:16 PM
The last few cars I had already had these built in, they were nice, and had large plastic covers. 100s of thousands of miles and no problems.
My latest car does not - I don't want to use the one that comes with the alarm as I've seen them rust etc quickly (I'm in the midwest). Back when I installed we used mercury switches, but I often park on hills and I'll be using this for alarm and remote start safety.
Any thoughts on an aftermarket switch thats a bit more "beefy" than the one in the DEI alarm box? Or should I just buy an oem one and mod it to fit my car?
Thanks,
Chris
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Posted By: loneranger
Date Posted: February 04, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Mercury switches work just fine when they are properly adjusted. Magnetic reed switches are another option.
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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: February 04, 2009 at 4:22 PM
DEI put Harrison switches in UK product, that and a moisture proofing spray seems to do the trick in our damp miserable climate.
Posted By: ckeeler
Date Posted: February 04, 2009 at 8:18 PM
i lather then up really good with Permatex dielectric grease. no problems
Posted By: 5440
Date Posted: February 05, 2009 at 12:34 PM
ckeeler wrote:
i lather then up really good with Permatex dielectric grease. no problems
Thats what I did to mine. No reason for it to rust if it is done every couple of years.
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