hood pin vs mercury switch vs?
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Topic: hood pin vs mercury switch vs?
Posted By: wrenches
Subject: hood pin vs mercury switch vs?
Date Posted: September 22, 2007 at 11:11 AM
So as remote start season approaches what is everybodies opinion. Which do you use, and why? Or do you not use anything at all.
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Posted By: gtchida
Date Posted: September 22, 2007 at 11:41 AM
In my experience, the pin switches tend to rust out and fail to make contact. I only use mercury switches. Gary
Posted By: pss5075104
Date Posted: September 22, 2007 at 12:54 PM
I only use stainless ball bearing tilt switch's, i make it mandatory that the buy the switch then put it in for free because the pin switch WILL RUST then there wil be a very bad conection between the 2 points and the switch will fail to work. ------------- D
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Posted By: captainzab
Date Posted: September 22, 2007 at 1:57 PM
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I think when it comes down to it, it depends on your location/weather patterns.
if you are afraid of rust, go with something with less metal, like a mercury switch.
Another option is magnetic switches (never tried them so i not sure) ------------- Note: You Always Dont Get What You Pay For.
Posted By: icarus_icarus
Date Posted: September 24, 2007 at 1:15 AM
I used magnetic switches on the Compustar install on my car last year, and not had any trouble yet fwiw... ------------- ·Ď˘ĺrµ§·
Posted By: CapSS92
Date Posted: September 24, 2007 at 5:19 AM
Dry climate here in Texas so we use pin switches with no problems.
Posted By: eric-tech
Date Posted: September 24, 2007 at 8:04 AM
Pin switchs are a big no no for us here in Canada! Magnetic switch are the most recommended. Eric ------------- Take your time, a solution is just around the corner :-)
Posted By: wrenches
Date Posted: September 24, 2007 at 9:52 AM
I personally use pinswitches. Yes, here in Canada. I try to locate them as far away from the front of the engine compartment as possible. Usually on the firewall. I really haven't had many problems at all. I was curious though as to any issues people have had with stuff like mercury switches. If you park on a steep enough hill will your car not start? Installed one in a bad place and put a screw through the hood? (Yes, I do know someone who did that.)
Posted By: eric-tech
Date Posted: September 24, 2007 at 4:01 PM
Well no big issues as for steep hills so far and no screw trough the hood. LOL That must be incredible doodie man!!! ------------- Take your time, a solution is just around the corner :-)
Posted By: kola7126
Date Posted: September 24, 2007 at 5:31 PM
North-west of Russia. Installers use a pinswitches.
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