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Discussion in '348/355' started by Eric C, Apr 27, 2016.

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  1. Eric C

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    #1 Eric C, Apr 27, 2016
    Drivers side. Every time I closed it door, it pops out. I guess one of the tabs broke off. I haven't looked much into it. Thought I read that they are hard to come by. I guess I could just bond a piece of plastic to it, but curious what everyone else has done.

    No big deal. Just curious.
     
  2. Dave rocks

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    #2 Dave rocks, Apr 27, 2016
    Eric, if you remove the door panel, you can drill the plastic from the back side and install a small screw with a washer to hold it in. :)
     
  3. Eric C

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    #3 Eric C, Apr 27, 2016
    Ahhh, good idea Dave! Thanks!
     
  4. ///Mike

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    #4 ///Mike, Apr 27, 2016
    Had the same problem with my mirror switch. Cut a piece of 1/16" ABS plastic to match the size/shape of the side of the switch, put the switch in place, then used 3M adhesive film to secure the piece of plastic to the side of the switch from behind. The switch is a tiny bit loose since there wasn't a good way to remove every last bit of the free play but it was easy, non-destructive, and is easy to remove if I need to work on the switch.
     
  5. phrogs

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    #5 phrogs, Apr 27, 2016
    Unfortunatly its not held in by much.
     
  6. Ricambi America

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    #6 Ricambi America, Apr 27, 2016
  7. Dave rocks

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    #7 Dave rocks, Apr 27, 2016
    Best option, buy a new one.
     
  8. 355dreamer

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    #8 355dreamer, Apr 27, 2016
    That's the one! Mine broke too, but Dave sent me a spare. Guess what? That one also broke. :(.

    I'll be ordering one soon Daniel.
     
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    #9 Dave rocks, Apr 27, 2016
    Be sure to drop ship to us to refinish Buddy :D
     
  10. phrogs

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    #10 phrogs, Apr 28, 2016
    Send your broken ones to me.
     
  11. taz355

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    #11 taz355, Apr 28, 2016
    I have seen a black silcone that is sticky used that works and cheap.
     
  12. Andy 355

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    #12 Andy 355, Apr 28, 2016
    Any one know where to get the right hand drive version of this switch holder? Cheers.
     
  13. FLORIDAsnakeEyes

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    #13 FLORIDAsnakeEyes, Apr 28, 2016
    Hot glue gun... (kidding)

    Real tip, if your tabs are not broken, heat them up with a mini torch, carefully...heat is your friend, and the enemy...

    and bend them ever so slightly "out" on the tabs. When it cools after a few minutes (5 min) you can reinstall and it won't come out.

    If it's broke, call Ricambi...lol
     
  14. Enzojr

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    #14 Enzojr, Apr 28, 2016
    Rubber contact cement, a little dab will do ya.
    A few dabs along the top and done.
     
  15. brent Lachelt

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    #15 brent Lachelt, Apr 28, 2016
    Great fix. Thanks!
     
  16. k17har

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    #16 k17har, Apr 28, 2016
    I remember buying them for £11 ($18) from EUROSPARES .......5 yrs ago, now they are $42 for LHD, but for RHD it's $192, Damn!
     
  17. JSBMD

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    #17 JSBMD, Apr 29, 2016
    I wrapped a zip tie tightly around the switch, so that the tail was positioned at the top (where my broken tab was) and cut the tail short and at an angle to hold it in place.

    hasn't been an issue ever since
     

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