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Old May 21, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Adding a switch to the switch panel

I've seen switch modules for sale on E*Bay, and am wondering if I can add a switch to my existing panel to use for my garage door remote. There are currently only three spots occupied, lock and the two window controls.
 
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Old May 21, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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Sorry but the "General" answer is no, the switch's are directly connected to a circuit board and that is connected to the BCM (Body Control Modual)
 
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Old May 21, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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So there's a circuit board 'in the way?' I've had the unit out to install the Ian Cull circuit (which has quit working--why I need another way to control my GDO), but didn't open it.
 
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Old May 21, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Here are Ian Cull's photos of inside the toggle panel: https://margaretandian.com/2005/04/2..._switch_panel/

The "toggle switches" are simply levers that press on contact spots on the circuit board. Some people have drilled out a blank position and mounted an aftermarket switch.
 

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