Observed fact: OEM dash switches, like those for the heated seats as an example, are momentary switches that require a relay that can latch on/off to do their work.
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Question: how about an OEM momentary switch combined with a 12V latching relay to allow a push of the switch to set an on-state or off-state of a piece of equipment (vacuum solenoid valves on a sport exhaust on/off in my case.)
It appears that something like
this would work great. Electrical gurus, have at it!