EV switches on eBay

One thing he doesn't mention is if it comes with the mating plug and the pins for the plug, though you could makeshift something, or solder leads directly onto the pins on the switch.

See the KB on OEM EV switch install for details on what is needed.

 

I had sent an email prior to purchase. It does, come with the switch and housing. I have purchase a receiver from him, prior, very fast and it came from North Hollywood Toluca lake area and he is reliable.

 

Well, we decided to order one. We'll report back when we get it and let all know how the installation went and etc.

 

i be interested, lemme know... i know ya'll said you would check back when you got yours, but if i dont post i wont get notification that u answered

 

Hm, I've been thinking of getting one and via eBay seems like much easier than getting importing it from Japan. Can anyone who has bought one of these (not via eBay, but importing from Japan or by other means) comment on how much it cost? $50 + $10.95 for shipping seems kind of expensive, but I suppose it may be worth it for the convenience...

 

I bought one, and its better than waiting from Coastal for which I hard time of calling and geting a honest answer. Anyway, its easier geting it from ebay and the cost it almost the same. Give or take a couple of dollars.

Its me my feeling...

Ro

 

soooo, coastal tech would be the easiest?

AND

would that make it easy?

 

The one on eBay is the official Toyota EV button. The end result would be an EV mode that functions the same way as a Japanese/European Prius. The installation involves a bit of work with the instructions found here which are derived and reference this. Basically, you have to route a wire through the dash from the empty spot next to the light dimmer to the ECU in around the right-hand side of the glove compartment. Soldering and mucking with connectors is necessary as well to some clothes hanger manipulation to route the wire.

The one from Coastaletech is much simpler installation-wise, since it uses the cruise control cancel wire near the computer already and uses that to toggle EV mode. You just need to clip some connectors together. The result is a EV mode enabled car which is essentially hidden (maybe useful if you want to hide your little mod from Toyota service techs).

I've not actually done either, but that's what I've gathered from studying both methods. I'm planning to do the official Toyota EV button mod, at some point, tho'.

 

Guys or ladies...

Whether its the factory item or Coastal item, regarless, there is work to be done on the installation. I dont have to much faith on Coastal. At least I am happy.

 

well with so many reports of coastal tech disappearing frequently, i was hesistant, but ultimately i dont recall hearing about anyone who never got what they ordered, just took a while to be be shipped.

as coastal tech acknowledges the fact that they are overwhelmed at times, i went ahead and ordered from them.

besides... the guy's name is Dave...so he must be a good guy!!

 

I know, nothing personal. Don't worry, I apreciate you support.

ro

 

I went ahead and ordered one this evening with Buy It Now. I will give an update when I receive it.
I have read up on the installation including the Costal Tech EV mod, and feel comfortable with the work involved with the factory EV switch.

Greg C.

 

I got mine from Japanparts.com and the total was $47 including shipping. It reached me in 5 days - but then I live in CA too. I am waiting for some other items first before I install it, including getting the alarm installed/turned on I bought first.

 

Hello for the uninformed what does this EV switch do. Thanks Jim

 

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I believe that problem was fixed long ago.

 

Hubby pulled a few panels off the dash and said it should be an easy install. I can write up instructions for the rest of you for this particular switch after we get through the install if anyone's interested- htmlspinner's instructions, although good (and no offense to you whatsoever) were a little more work than necessary, or so I'm told.

Anyone know if the indicator is still in the dash? We looked with a flashlight but couldn't see anything. Wonder if we took the IC out if we could find the spot where it goes? Now that would be awesome.

Well either way we'll play around with it and see what we can do

 

It uses the cruise cancel wire, but I would not say it "hijacks" it, since the cruise control continues to function normally. A better word would be that it "mulitplexes" onto the cancel wire.

It does not have any affect on the minimum speed at all.