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Discussion in '308/328' started by SCOPE, Sep 13, 2006.

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  1. SCOPE

    SCOPE Karting

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    1986 328 GTS right hand drive

    The mirror selection and adjustment switch on my car has given up the ghost.

    I originally thought that the driver's side mirror was at fault so I purchased a new one (from UK) and fitted but no improvment.

    I have taken the switch apart several times and put it back together with no success and let me tell you reassembly is quite a feat.

    I have contacted most of the Ferrari parts suppliers worldwide and Ferrari Australia and all advise that this switch is no longer available.

    I have accessed the wiring diagram drawing and can see the wiring connection.

    There is a very similar switch in the 1989 BMW 635 csi and I figure it possible to maybe fit to the Ferrari.

    Has anyone came up with a suitable alternative switch or suggestions?

    Any help gratefully received.

    All the best Tony
     
  2. tatcat

    tatcat F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    think you're on the right track mate. a switch is a switch. seems you just need to figure which wire goes where. shouldn't be too difficult. good luck.
     
  3. dpospres

    dpospres Formula Junior

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    Not sure about the 328, but on my 308 QV, the switch is actually a BMW part. It had the BMW logo on the back, and there was a plastic piece that was apparently cut at the factory. I ended up buying a replacement off E-bay for $15. Works fine....exact part.
     
  4. mondialman

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    I have a 1986 Mondial 3.2. I just replaced the switch myself (LHS). Take the old switch to your local BMW dealer and show it to the oldest parts person there. I believe it is the same as a mid-eighties 5 Series. It costs about $65.00 and it will arrive from Germany in a few days. All you have to do is cut off the extra piece of plastic and you're good to go.

     
  5. jeffQV

    jeffQV F1 Rookie

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    I think you will find the switch is from a 70's BMW 3 series, at least it was for my Mondial QV
     
  6. SCOPE

    SCOPE Karting

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    Thank you one and all.

    Off to BMW dealer today, will let you know the result.

    All the best Tony
     

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