DIY Modifications on my Maruti Suzuki Swift- Inspired by other BHPians

The second modification was plonking in the SX4 wiper combination switch with the additional feature of interval time control, really useful feature to have during the Kolkata monsoons.

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Firstly, Many thanks for your ideas around the DIYs. I have been following your threads(& other TeamBhpians as well) and already did a few DIY modifications on my swift. I own a Swift Type 1 (vxi trim w/o airbag) with K12M engine (2010-11 series) that has clocked 1,34,000 kms on the Odo now. Happy to mention that my family is the first owner to this sweet little beast. I am from Kolkata.

DIYs done till now include done -

1. Upgraded the steering wheel to the Zxi trim of the Type 1 swift with mounted controls (only volume, Seek, Mute and Mode buttons). Could have installed the Gen2 steering wheel as you did (which serves more than mine and looks better maybe) but I am a big fan of retrofit mods as much as possible. Getting the clockspring & the new steering wheel from Boodmo was easy. The pain was in sourcing the hornpad(with airbag) & the 6 pin JST connector (although it was available online at Robu.in but the website seemed to fail everytime I tried placing an order). Finally, I scouted the second hand spares Market in Kolkata (Mullick Bazaar) and was able to procure the hornpad(with Airbag), the SX4 wiper combination switch and the entire wiring harness from the SX4 steering rack region for just 800 Rupees. Finally, installed everything and works fine.
2. The second modification was plonking in the SX4 wiper combination switch with the additional feature of interval time control, really useful feature to have during the Kolkata monsoons.
3. Installed the Sporty Celerio Break & Clutch pedals (Maruti Genuine Accessories) and Volkswagen Sporty Accelerator cover (only one variant is available on Boodmo for Volkswagen, Skoda & Audi i guess). Procuring the Sporty Celerio break & clutch pedal covers was a task indeed as the production for the same had stopped around 2019/17 (not sure). Rang multiple dealers of Maruti Suzuki Arena & Nexa in the Kolkata region but went futile. Ultimately, rang up Maruti Suzuki Call Center, shared the part-number (available from Boodmo) of the product with the agent and requested them to let me know if any old stock is left with any of the dealers in the Kolkata region. Thankfully, there were 2 units left with 2 different dealers of Nexa, one in Kolkata(which I arguably happened to miss out during my search) and one in the suburb region. The agent was kind enough to share my inquiry with the Nexa dealer I chose close to my place, the Showroom agent called me and confirmed and finally got it installed the same day for a meagre Rs. 272 (That's Maruti for all of us ).

The Volkswagen Sporty accelerator pedal was priced at Rs. 2200 (approx) which seemed quite overpriced for me. However, my itch for this simple DIY compelled me to procure it at that hefty price tag.

DIYs Left to be completed, although the parts are procured easily.

1. Boot lamp (Rs. 96 MGP) and its wiring harness (any Maruti Suzuki harness for the boot lamp literally works as the female coupler is primarily important here, the wiring looks simple). I intend to take the connection from the Dome Lamp with the door functionality as the lamp and wiring harness also provides 3 wiring lines viz-a-viz +ve, -ve & door (grey wire).

2. Procured the Swift Zxi illuminated 12v charging socket from Boodmo which again is heftily priced at Rs. 1800 approx after discount on Boodmo. As @Ashtoncastelino mentioned, this charging socket is a Suzuki Genuine Part (imported), hence the price tag, however my inclination towards using Genuine parts again pushed me to procure it (with a big sigh though). The charger wiring is simple however I wish to connect the illumination wiring to the head unit which lights up when the parking lights are on. Need to figure out the wiring as I got an aftermarket android stereo from Woodman.

Also, the spare 12v charging socket would be installed in the boot towards the left upper side as Maruti was smart enough to cut cost by having a placeholder but not the Product . Thank you @Ashtoncastelino for this idea. Also, intending to replace the 10 amp fuse for the stock charger to 30amp just for safety as I intend to draw the spare charging connection from the stock wiring for the same. Might also install another 10 amp fuse in the new wiring for the spare 12v socket.

 3. Also, procured one vanity mirror (from Boodmo; MGP)which is a retrofit for Brezza to be installed as a rear cabin light as Maruti loves to keep us in the dark at times lol. Also, procured the roof wiring harness for Dzire Gen 1. Hope to complete these DIYs soon enough and share the look, process and jugaad (If needed) of the same.

@Ashtoncastelino

I also procured a Swift (and not SX4) JDM Dashboard Monitor from UK at around Rs. 1200 INR (used). Haven't, received it yet as my sister plans to travel back next month to India. I'm sure that the clock would be a snug fit and would display the time & fuel efficiency. However, my car doesn't come with an ambient temperature sensor.

Could you guide me if my current BCM is capable to read the ambient temperature ? If yes, which pins on the BCM is to be wired ? And, if the temperature reading output is going to be present in the stock wiring coming to the Dashboard Monitor ?

Looking forward to your ideas or suggestions @Ashtoncastelino and my fellow teamBhpians 

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