Civilian Headlight and Keyed Ignition Switches for FMTV/LMTV - Looking for Input

[Socommfg]

Hello all-

We currently manufacture a replacement keyed ignition switch and a civilian headlight switch for our Acela Monterras (some photos attached).

The ignition switch is pretty much plug and play...maybe a 30 minute install that requires drilling out the existing starter button hole and prying two connectors from their plastic housing.
The headlight switch is also very quick and easy to install and plugs directly into the OEM amphenol Master Vehicle Light Switch (MVLS) connector, and requires a single 12VDC connection. The headlight switch kit would provide blackout delete (so nobody ever inadvertently drives your truck without brake lights!) and also provides dash illumination dimmer and dome light control leg. A direct fit mounting plate would be provided as well.

Both will work in any A0 or A1 truck, with any style MVLS or with/without factory dimmer switch.

Is there any interest out there to purchase as DIY kits?

Thanks for your input!!


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Are the light switches available, before I start wiring mods?

 

[BERZERKER888]

FMTV sales went belly up years ago...

 

[Socommfg]

FMTV sales went belly up years ago...

THX

 

[Third From Texas]

You can find them on eBay.

But you're really only paying for someone to do the mod you can easily do.

 

[B-Dog]

FMTV sales went belly up years ago...

Is that fact or speculation? I thought Acela and FMTV T.S. were one in the same. I assumed they weren't making money in parts sales and went back to solely building trucks.

 

[Ronmar]

Are the light switches available, before I start wiring mods?

Back on page 2 of this thread Built MFG put a link to their excellent writeup on the subject.

if you have an A1 with 12v switched ignition you can modify the procedure a little to get turn signal power automated like brake power.

if you have an A0 you can easilly convert the work light relay into a 12v switched ignition power relay. I did a utube video on it under my username…

 

[coachgeo]

Is that fact or speculation? I thought Acela and FMTV T.S. were one in the same. I assumed they weren't making money in parts sales and went back to solely building trucks.

their parts division to sell to public shut down very quickly.

 

[Cave Johnson]

Im interested in this, not because I would make money, but because I want to know what parts fail most often.

The entire FMTV is a very clear cut system. Which is to say middle men hop in and profit on 2 way ignorance.

That said, I do really like my swirly red start button and really wish I could find a backup. But that doesnt get between me and replacing the thing.