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wireless remote switches

09-25-2007, 04:42 PM

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seafish

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wireless remote switches

As I have been contemplating installing an exhaust brake and other accessories on my 2005 CTD with G56, I have been wishing for a shifter knob with at least one on/off button on top. Unfortunately the e-knob switch sold by genos only fits the NV series shifters, as they have a hollow shifter shaft where the wire runs. Since then, I have come across this shift knob-- Amazon.com: Pilot Motorsports PM-172 Manual Shift Knob with 4 Channel Wireless Remote: Automotive
Aesthetics aside, accessory control from the top of the shift knob really suits my driving style, but I am wondering if there are any drawbacks to wireless remote switches. It seems that somewhere I read that anyone with a remote garage door opener might power up or down the controlled accessories or that cell phones might interfere with their operations. That does not sound good or safe to me. Does anyone use any wireless remote switches in their trucks and do you like them or have any problems with them?? Also, can any RF engineers chime in on the likelihood of interference with the operation of these switches. TIA!!

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