Steering wheel paddle as momentary switch

ThePeoplesCamaro · 04-12-2021, 09:57 PM

Sooooo I’m installing a 2 step. But I really like clean installs. No drilling etc. is it possible to wire ONLY ONE of my two paddles (currently both doing the same job of rev match as I’m a M6) and use it to function as a momentary switch. If the portion of the paddle that’s removable it’s own switch or does it make contact with a circuit board of sorts.

Petrol Head · 04-13-2021, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePeoplesCamaro

Sooooo I’m installing a 2 step. But I really like clean installs. No drilling etc. is it possible to wire ONLY ONE of my two paddles (currently both doing the same job of rev match as I’m a M6) and use it to function as a momentary switch. If the portion of the paddle that’s removable it’s own switch or does it make contact with a circuit board of sorts.

I like this idea considering the paddles are a bit redundant on the manual transmission. You really only need one of them.

Looks like the paddles are just plastic buttons and the actual electronic actuator is part of the wire harness in the steering wheel:

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/v-2019...wheel-and-trim

ThePeoplesCamaro · 04-13-2021, 10:14 AM

So I’m right in thinking that they operate as two independent momentary switches and it should be as simple as disconnecting one of them from the cars wire harness (cap them off) and run my own wires to the two step? I haven’t taken them apart to look seeing as it’s such a pain to take apart the steering wheel lol. I only want to do it once

ThePeoplesCamaro · 04-13-2021, 02:58 PM

Awesome. Well answered my own question. Disconnected one of the rev match switches. No codes. Other switch still works as advertised. Just a added pain to run two step wires through the steering column to figure out

RobertAvitia · 04-13-2021, 03:26 PM

Love this idea. Can’t wait to see how it turned out

ThePeoplesCamaro · 04-13-2021, 03:39 PM

Anyone have any idea how to figure out if I can pin this dummy plug and where it comes out inside the steering wheel so I can run wires that way???

ThePeoplesCamaro · 04-13-2021, 03:56 PM

Looking at it. This will be my hiccup. Lol. I think I’ve reached the point in a DIY where I’m either not able to do it. Or about to learn me some stuff. Hoping for option 2. Someone smart please help teach me

ThePeoplesCamaro · 04-13-2021, 04:00 PM

So far my only idea is to ditch having a horn. Use those two wires going through the clock spring. But I’m shooting for an added feature. Not ditching one. I don’t have a heated steering wheel. But it looks like that’s still also a different clock spring so the wires don’t exist. Unless I’m mistaken

Trochoidal · 04-13-2021, 05:57 PM

Maybe ask Parish8 for some guidance. He did it with his Megasquirt setup. He might have the golden ticket you need to make it work.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B4A5i_...ature=youtu.be

Post# 146

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...465472&page=11

RobertAvitia · 04-14-2021, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePeoplesCamaro

Anyone have any idea how to figure out if I can pin this dummy plug and where it comes out inside the steering wheel so I can run wires that way???

So I’m guessing this is the plug coming from under the dash to the steering wheel and if that’s the case then I think you should be able to find what wire goes to the paddle switch from that plug and splice your 2 step wires in disconnecting the original paddle switch harness from the car

ThePeoplesCamaro · 04-16-2021, 12:57 AM

So update. The paddle switch push button is on a circuit board that only pushes 4 volts. So now I have decided to make the sacrifice for the greater good. I bought a really small 12v momentary switch and I’m going to attempt to take it a part and make my own switch. Should be a fun project. If I get it to work I will make a second on some nice carbon paddles and make a DIY tutorial

ThePeoplesCamaro · 04-21-2021, 10:26 AM

So update. Turns out the switch inside the paddle caps out at 4 volts. But since I already tore a part my switch. I ordered a tiny 12v momentary switch and I’m going to try and make a version 1 custom switch. Should be able to just remove the circuit board momentary switch in the paddle and replace it with my own if I can find a to mount it where the paddle will still compress it. Assuming I can make something that works.....I’ll be looking to get another switch and make a final pretty version with a write up.

ThePeoplesCamaro · 04-21-2021, 11:26 AM

Pics of the switch only had to cut a tiny piece of plastic down to get it to clear and bend a tab so it makes contact. I already touched the pins to wires for my horn to ensure it functions as a 12v momentary and it does. All I have to do now is add some wires and I have a 12v momentary paddle switch. Although I believe since the rev match runs through the ecu. I only have two choices. Either buy the clock ring for a heated steering wheel setup so that I can use the extra wire for heated steering wheel to go through the steering column, or commit to not having my horn work on the steering wheel. Honestly with the exception of roll racing I really never use the horn. I rev a loud exhaust at traffic I’m angry at lol. And the horn will still function fine for the alarm and door lock features etc. so I’ll probably opt for that.

04-12-2021, 09:57 PM	#1
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	Steering wheel paddle as momentary switch Sooooo I’m installing a 2 step. But I really like clean installs. No drilling etc. is it possible to wire ONLY ONE of my two paddles (currently both doing the same job of rev match as I’m a M6) and use it to function as a momentary switch. If the portion of the paddle that’s removable it’s own switch or does it make contact with a circuit board of sorts.

04-13-2021, 03:26 PM	#5
RobertAvitia BYND GARAGE Drives: 17' 1LT Turbo Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: CA Posts: 667	Love this idea. Can’t wait to see how it turned out __________________ https://m.youtube.com/#/c/BEYONDGARAGE http://instagram.com/bynd_ltg

04-13-2021, 03:39 PM	#6
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	Anyone have any idea how to figure out if I can pin this dummy plug and where it comes out inside the steering wheel so I can run wires that way??? Attached Images

04-13-2021, 05:57 PM	#9
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Maybe ask Parish8 for some guidance. He did it with his Megasquirt setup. He might have the golden ticket you need to make it work. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B4A5i_...ature=youtu.be Post# 146 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...465472&page=11 __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

04-21-2021, 11:26 AM	#13
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	Pics of the switch only had to cut a tiny piece of plastic down to get it to clear and bend a tab so it makes contact. I already touched the pins to wires for my horn to ensure it functions as a 12v momentary and it does. All I have to do now is add some wires and I have a 12v momentary paddle switch. Although I believe since the rev match runs through the ecu. I only have two choices. Either buy the clock ring for a heated steering wheel setup so that I can use the extra wire for heated steering wheel to go through the steering column, or commit to not having my horn work on the steering wheel. Honestly with the exception of roll racing I really never use the horn. I rev a loud exhaust at traffic I’m angry at lol. And the horn will still function fine for the alarm and door lock features etc. so I’ll probably opt for that. Attached Images

04-13-2021, 10:14 AM	#3
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	So I’m right in thinking that they operate as two independent momentary switches and it should be as simple as disconnecting one of them from the cars wire harness (cap them off) and run my own wires to the two step? I haven’t taken them apart to look seeing as it’s such a pain to take apart the steering wheel lol. I only want to do it once

04-13-2021, 02:58 PM	#4
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	Awesome. Well answered my own question. Disconnected one of the rev match switches. No codes. Other switch still works as advertised. Just a added pain to run two step wires through the steering column to figure out

04-13-2021, 03:56 PM	#7
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	Looking at it. This will be my hiccup. Lol. I think I’ve reached the point in a DIY where I’m either not able to do it. Or about to learn me some stuff. Hoping for option 2. Someone smart please help teach me

04-13-2021, 04:00 PM	#8
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	So far my only idea is to ditch having a horn. Use those two wires going through the clock spring. But I’m shooting for an added feature. Not ditching one. I don’t have a heated steering wheel. But it looks like that’s still also a different clock spring so the wires don’t exist. Unless I’m mistaken

04-16-2021, 12:57 AM	#11
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	So update. The paddle switch push button is on a circuit board that only pushes 4 volts. So now I have decided to make the sacrifice for the greater good. I bought a really small 12v momentary switch and I’m going to attempt to take it a part and make my own switch. Should be a fun project. If I get it to work I will make a second on some nice carbon paddles and make a DIY tutorial

04-21-2021, 10:26 AM	#12
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	So update. Turns out the switch inside the paddle caps out at 4 volts. But since I already tore a part my switch. I ordered a tiny 12v momentary switch and I’m going to try and make a version 1 custom switch. Should be able to just remove the circuit board momentary switch in the paddle and replace it with my own if I can find a to mount it where the paddle will still compress it. Assuming I can make something that works.....I’ll be looking to get another switch and make a final pretty version with a write up.

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