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Since i removed the dashboard (with the above technique) i grab the chance to put noise reduction products in the cables (red arrows) plus in the area that the sit (yellow arrow). because in the past i has squeeing noises from that areas. I use cloth tape and self adhesive (fire resistant) product as ''pillow'' so all those won't touch the plastics of the dashboard and won't produce noise while bouncing when the car is rolling in not in good quality asphalt.

This is how it looked when installed in the repair shop, the result (around) is not good because not everything (gauges, switches etc) is back in place and the console is dirty but can take an idea of how it looks. The position there is the best solution at that time, i could put it elsewhere but it wouldn't be visible and (some sort of) difficult to reach. I had an idea to put it in the plastic above the steering wheel where some cars have the Hazard button but the electrician said ''No''.

From previous attempts to stop seeking noises, it worked but it's trouble when it's time to remove the panel. Now it's cleaned and i will replace it with something else as quality silicone in small quantities of course.

When you want to remove the whole thing.

In process (floor mats are missing, i have made a custom order for these). An Alfa Romeo Brera (as @Thefeliciahacker has) blocked my exit from the repair shop !

But i said it few days ago, thus the photos. 🙂 https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/525673-felicia-with-a-central-lock-unlock-switch/?do=findComment&comment=5886090 I will also paint the panel and the TC-6 plate and i will work on the speeometer cable hose. For this project i will continue here https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/320528-replacing-felicia-speedometer-cable/?do=findComment&comment=5886857 when i finish i will post photos from the central lock switch (here) and in the future i will make a video since it's something unique for a Felicia.

This must be the No1 thing in Felicia that makes me extremely nervous, WHY they made the speedometer cable hose SO SHORT? Every time i had to re-install the panel back it's a painful process, i had to squeeze my hand to reach the white socket and while i am trying to connect it paying attention to hear the ''click'' before i push the panel back otherwise the plastic socket goes back and every time the speedocable turns produces a characteristic noise. WHY the didn't make that black hose at least 5cm longer? Where was their problem? I have to make a patent for this.

I could put it below the steering wheel cover buit it would be difficult to reach it when i was in a hurry. I put it there, was a digital clock ''just to fill the gap", in the future i will try to find another switch with green led light to mach better in the whole area.

Just in case that a member in the future will need the diagram that @Papez provided me, here it is in english. The switch is installed in the central console and works fine, when i finish with the panel (and the speedometer cable) i will post photos.

Just an information in case that someone else is want to do the same. Can i use in the future a switch with led on it? As the electric window switches but these have 6 pins. I had to do some insulation work inside, cloth tape around the cables, separate plugs with noise insulation so won't tough each other, tighten the panel screws etc. As for the cable what should i use when i put it back? Common, silicone, molybdenum, lithium grease? Silicone or WD-40 spray?

In the 1995- models was with A. I just remember that i didn't ask him but i think the switch is with no light on it. Now the car is without the panel, i had to make some tiny repairs (already have a broken screw position) on it plus i will try to paint it. By the way the mechanic pulled the wire (that from the gear box with the square nose which ends on the odometer) a lot, let's pray that it didn't did any damage and ''broke'' it from it's base.

Here are some first photos from the project, they are not so good because i was in a hurry. I was outside the repair-shop and i had to remove the panel by myself to save time and money. The relay says different than those that i was expected, 6U0 962 258 C and AEV 4012

At 11 volts stand-by (and cranking will drop it more) mine does not starts.

"if the battery voltage drops below 11.8V" Does your car starts with the battery at 11.8 Volt? I think if the switch is connected and the battery drops at 11.8V then disconects automaticaly, where is the problem?

Arrived, has everything inside the package. The directions are in chinese, was a trouble for them to make a translation page in english? The reason that i choose this model was this: Intelligent Automatic Disconnection: The car remote battery cut off switch features an automatic disconnection function that activates if the battery voltage drops below 11.8V. It automatically cuts off power within 120 seconds to conserve energy. Conversely, when the voltage exceeds 13.2V, the remote control becomes inactive to prevent accidental power cuts while driving, ensuring manual switch control only. Enhanced Battery Protection: By leveraging this leakage protection device, you can avoid unnecessary battery drainage caused by prolonged parking periods, well-functioning electronics, wiring degradation, or forgetting to turn off the lights. It effectively protects and extends the life of your vehicle's battery, ensuring it remains charged and ready for use, ultimately enhancing the overall longevity of your vehicle's electrical system.

Lovely colour!

Things sometimes are worst here, young people often are using foreign language (although it's absolutely unnecessary) mixed with slang words or "englishnika" (spool-arei, promot-arei, spam-aro, facebook-izo, Instagram-aro etc) and abbreviations (Imo, Imho, btw, wtf, afaic, omg etc) with often adding multiple times the "bro" word. The whole situation is ridiculous, they are not in a ghetto but what to expect from people which consider the trap as "music" and the trappers as "artists" ?

@nta16 after so many years some things are unreversable in my car.

@Papez Many years back two CZ guys visited us in work, i said to them about Ceska Zbrojovka pistols and when i said that i have a Skoda they pronounce it as ''Sko-die". Same happens here in GR with the ''th'' (as Tha-lassa=sea) with Bulgarians, Americans, they pronounce it as ''Talassa", also the δ and the ντ here from them is always a ''d''. On the contrary here we don't pronounce it as ''Ghi-cago'' as they do but as ''Sicago'', we say about ''Bo-dy" but the Americans pronounce it as ''Ba-de".

With a tester, one end in the ground and the one in the contact. I show him the diagram with the switch and said he can not do anything more from there (the plug), searched the cables toward the cabin and his final decision was ''from the relay'' or nothing. I didn't want to ''push'' him more, he didn't charge me anything for the whole work. If i put the 5 pin switch i have to cut a plastic to fit it, if the 2 buttons can do the job it's far more easy.

So there are two solutions, 1st to abandon the project and 2nd to remove the panel by my self and he will do the work on the relay. Here is a picture as i found it in internet, the 5 pin switch is better of two separate buttons (as commands Lock-Unlock) ?

Update: I went to the repair shop with the panel removed, i show to the electrician the plug plus the diagrams and directions. One touch in the yellow wire lock, one touch unlock, again and the result was the same, i was ready to smile but suddenly one touch and just a click again and click, touch for 3rd time and lock. Touch and click, again and unlock etc, the electrician stopped and said it's not safe to proceed otherwise will going to burn the relay. I gave him a new layer of nylon to install on the door, put the panel back and ''Game Over".

''Sch-koda Fav-ou-rite". 😃

I have printed the last photo and all the comments (directions) to give them to electrician. I hope this will work tomorrow morning.

The 4rth pin must be empty? OK, i will go earlier to our appointment tomorrow so there will be time, if the first plan fails then i will remove it and he will do the second plan.