X3m40i Trunk Subwoofer Switch?

pinto2515 · 07-18-2021, 03:30 PM

I need a physical switch to turn an aftermarket 12inch sub on and off. By default sub turns on with the car, but sometimes kids say it's too loud! Attached is a photo of what I have now.. looking for something a little more classy that will fit next to steering wheel... Anyone have any ideas?

Shaun170 · 07-18-2021, 04:41 PM

It would look better centred

alpinec1984 · 07-18-2021, 06:55 PM

get a switch that normally resides in that punch out, and use it

pinto2515 · 07-18-2021, 08:14 PM

https://www.amazon.com/DaierTek-Rock.../dp/B07S1MV462

For anyone knowledgeable would this work?

Alias1431 · 07-18-2021, 10:30 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-84826-.../dp/B00NF0ICKW

zukmeister · 07-18-2021, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun170

It would look better centred

This. The placement of that switch would drive me insane

jacko15 · 07-18-2021, 10:43 PM

Is it just me, or is the OP's switch upside down?

satz · 07-18-2021, 11:48 PM

A remote controlled relay switch? I used that for a while in my fusebox so I could remotely disable/enable the ASD...

suby01 · 07-21-2021, 05:16 AM

You amplifier does not have a gain controller? No need for mounting switches. Have a gain controller with double sided tape under your steering wheel. 0 is Off and crank it up when you want.

pinto2515 · 07-21-2021, 11:42 AM

I dont have a gain controller... So they are wireless?

dtox9 · 07-21-2021, 12:47 PM

This is not a bad look for that space:

https://www.amazon.com/Bandc-Marine-...3-b0156e5c6669

suby01 · 07-21-2021, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pinto2515

I dont have a gain controller... So they are wireless?

No its not wireless. It connects to the "telephone jack" in your amplifier. I dont know what brand or model you have. But any decent brand amp in the last 10 years definitely should have a gain controller hookup.

Here is an example.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-ugc1RT...RoCgsgQAvD_BwE

This could be beneficial you can accurately adjust your subs. You have your EQ set in the dash and on your amp. But here you can easily turn it up or down or off even, vs just using a switch to ON.

neilr_ · 07-21-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alias1431

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-84826-.../dp/B00NF0ICKW

This should be the winner. 😃

pinto2515 · 07-21-2021, 04:41 PM

Thanks everyone!!

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