| Author | Message | ||
| Peter Sedlak (Peters)
Junior Member Username: Peters Post Number: 212 Registered: 1-2003 |
I found that angular piece! I will try to gummi-glue it back together! | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4024 Registered: 8-2002 |
Pete, I found my old switch. There are two parts you are missing. The asymetrical copper contact and the small black part that is in there that attached to the underside of the level that makes contact with the copper contact. I still have the contact and black part if you want them to try and repair your switch e-mail me if you want them [email protected] | ||
| stacy o'blenes (Stacy)
Junior Member Username: Stacy Post Number: 67 Registered: 8-2001 |
Peter Do a search on the web for lucas switch. I recently bought one for my car from the UK for 3 or 4 dollars. http://www.vintagemotorspares.com/clientph/brmm4.nsf/supppages/hodge?OpenDocument&part=4 You just remove the black plastic handle that comes on the switch and put your round one on and it is identical. It only took about a week to get it. Stacy | ||
| Henry D. Chin (Hanknum)
Junior Member Username: Hanknum Post Number: 96 Registered: 2-2002 |
I'm not sure if it is a ballbearing or what. Basically, as you operate the lever the bottom half will make a connection with the two copper pieces in your picture. I think that its not a ballbearing but an angled copper piece. I'd recommend testing with an ohm meter or something else after you put it back together. | ||
| Peter Sedlak (Peters)
Junior Member Username: Peters Post Number: 207 Registered: 1-2003 |
I found the spring. If I find the ball bearing, should I be able to put it back together? | ||
| Henry D. Chin (Hanknum)
Junior Member Username: Hanknum Post Number: 94 Registered: 2-2002 |
Peter, I'm with Steve and David on this one. My switch came apart previously also, but I was able to find all the parts and put it back together. If I recall properly, there is a spring and ballbearing (that makes the contact) that is missing from your pic. I highly doubt that APS would have this part, check before you order. Henry | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4016 Registered: 8-2002 |
Peter, Yes Steve and David, I am still hung over from last night so bear (sp?) with me.  M | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 621 Registered: 5-2001 |
Peter, As Matt mentioned, make sure you get the correct one for your car; the early ones were two position (on/off), during the GTSi production, they went to a three position (off/low/high). It is manufactured by Lucas, so it may be found in some British cars such as the older Mini Coopers (verified by some research I did). I have never seen these in a VW, and I owned a 72 beetle and 78 Rabbit in college. I seriously doubt that VW would be using Lucas electrical components in their cars. :-) | ||
| Peter Sedlak (Peters)
Junior Member Username: Peters Post Number: 197 Registered: 1-2003 |
Don..I trust the lead you gave me of Performance Systems was for the interior cabin switch..Correct? | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 618 Registered: 5-2001 |
From the APS catalog: "Our special thermostatic fan switch turns the fan on at 180 degrees F (stock 197F) It's a MUST to start cooling sooner and help keep engine temperature down." It includes a picture of the two pole SCREW IN thermo fan switch that screws into the RADIATOR. You may be talking about the interior fan switch, but you are not recommending the correct part. Please investigate further, and do correct me if I am wrong. Regards, Dave | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 1689 Registered: 1-2001 |
Matt -- what did you mean by the "180 degree" in your earlier post? | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4008 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dave, Peter and I have the same cars. I know exactly what he is talking about. They differ from the gtXi's, the QV and the 328 Matt | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4007 Registered: 8-2002 |
David. I am talking about the fan switch that turns the vent fans in the cabin on. I read the post and looked at the picks. You can also get the same switch from VW but I do not have a part number for them. It is also the same switch Fiat uses. | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 614 Registered: 5-2001 |
Don is talking about the thermo switch that is screwed into the radiator. I don't think he completely read your post or looked at the pictures.... The console switch you need is a Lucas part. | ||
| Peter Sedlak (Peters)
Junior Member Username: Peters Post Number: 192 Registered: 1-2003 |
Don Thanks for the lead on APS. You saved me $55! | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 1683 Registered: 1-2001 |
Peter S. -- Your (heater blower) fan switch has come apart (the chromed upper part is supposed to be permantely swaged to the white lower part) -- it's not a "connector" (the "connectors" are the two white female spade connectors on the male spades protruding from the bottom of the white lower part). You'll need a new switch if the internal bits are lost. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4002 Registered: 8-2002 |
The fan switch is from Automotive Performance Systems in Camarillo, California. Their # is (805)388-7171.Ask for the 2 pole fan switch part # 8.124.22 They have the same switch in a 3 pole configuration so be specific. The price is $14.95. 180 degree | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 608 Registered: 5-2001 |
Tug on the black knob, it slips right off. | ||
| Peter Sedlak (Peters)
Junior Member Username: Peters Post Number: 189 Registered: 1-2003 |
As a ps to my post, if I buy a new switch, will I have a problem installing it if the round top is mounted on the switch? It will not fit through the hole!....Why do I think this will be a nitemare job! | ||
| Peter Sedlak (Peters)
Junior Member Username: Peters Post Number: 186 Registered: 1-2003 |
While replacing the vent levers on my 308, the fan switch popped out of the connector. I thought I saw a small ball of some sort fall out of the connector or the base rocker of the switch. I am hopeful someone can tell me if I need a new connector or a new switch....Thank you   |