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I've got a question -
I've just bought some new bucket seats, and I'll be installing a new custom console. This console is going to have all the goodies and I'd like to be able to operate my power windows from it. My question is, is there a way to leave the PW switch in the door, but have another in the console which will operate the windows. The reason is, I don't want a big hole where the switch use to be. I would also like to put my auto locks in the console as well. So do I need to run a wire from the inside of the door down the firewall, under the carpet, up under the console and finally into the switch, or will that even work?

Lastly, do I need to leave both working, or do I need to just leave the one in the door for looks?

Hardy: I have been investigating kinda the same situation. My thinking (I might be all wet) is to leave both things active. Yes what you are thinking will work. As long as you have a hot & ground with the wire all things in common shoud activate. Beside's this will give you an emergency switch in case one or the other doesn't work.

popcorn The Truth is Out There (Clear as mud huh. I took the dash switches for Jeep heated bucket seats out of the dash and am going to install them into a central console. Ben

Ooo, sounds nice Ben

Thanks, I'll investigate some more

I hate switches that don't do anything, so I'd leave both working.

As for wiring both, I don't know how your current switches are wired. If you have an over-ride in the driver's door it might be a little complicated.

This is a place where I'd consider using relays. Configure relays in each door to operate the windows, and then wire the switchs in each location to operate the relays.

I could be more specific if I knew how the current switches are wired. You'll have to sort that out if you are going to add switches.