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Discussion in '308/328' started by t3japan, Jun 6, 2017.

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  1. t3japan

    t3japan Rookie

    Sep 14, 2016
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    My post was removed....
    Thanks for the feed back. I figured out what the buttons on the center console were.
    The car has separate AC and heater fan and temperature controls.
    Hopefully this won't be deleted. [​IMG][​IMG]


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  2. Steve Magnusson

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    Haven't ever seen a 308 heater fan switch like that (and since it covers some of the fan blade symbol on the switch plate seems unusual) -- do you know if it was replaced, or has anyone seen one like that before?
     
  3. Harry-SZ

    Harry-SZ F1 Rookie

    Must be a replacement. I would get an original one.
     
  4. t3japan

    t3japan Rookie

    Sep 14, 2016
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    It's all original as per dealer


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  5. Fave

    Fave F1 Rookie

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    I think the dealer is mistaken.
     
  6. godabitibi

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    The fan switch has been replaced for sure. It should match the other switches. The only switch I've seen that doesn't match others is the aerial switch with 3 different models in production time as far as I know.
     
  7. Jonny Law

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    #7 Jonny Law, Jun 7, 2017
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    There use to be a place in the UK that sold these switches (and various other switches) for $10 to $15, and you can get the knob from Superformance.co.uk for around $3.

    Here ya go. Swap the knob out and you are back to OEMish.
    https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/255
     
  8. Jdubbya

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    #8 Jdubbya, Jun 7, 2017
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    Definitely NOT a stock switch for the fan. Here is what my former '78 looked like before I restored the interior. I don't really recall but I want to say it was a three position toggle...off, low, and high.
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  9. Jdubbya

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    #9 Jdubbya, Jun 7, 2017
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    Oh and like I mentioned in another post the lighter looks like it was replaced too. I've only seen the insert type like mine was (the lighter never leaves the socket) or the later type like the one in this pic...
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  10. t3japan

    t3japan Rookie

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    I stand corrected! Thanks guys. But $200 for a switch??!?


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  11. Jdubbya

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    And a new correct lighter might be more than $300 unless you can find a good used one. When parts for these cars get scarce they get expensive!!
     
  12. t3japan

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    Found a switch in the trunk but it's only a 2 position one. The seat are out getting refinished. The engine was cleaned up.


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  13. t3japan

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    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    She needs some cats.


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  14. johnhunt

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    Mine is two position on my '78



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  15. t3japan

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    Ahh. So I do have the fan switch. I'll install it.


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  16. Hannibal308

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    Lucas switches on ebay...don't search Ferrari!

    Brico lighter...there is no cheap version...
     
  17. TripleBlack

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    #17 TripleBlack, Jun 12, 2017
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    This is the original delivery switches for a Japanese version of the 308.
    These are ultra rare, don't sell them !!
    Dealer is right, you have an original car.
     
  18. t3japan

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    Thanks.
    Just had the seats restored. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]


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  19. nerofer

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    Well, I said on the first thread (that has been closed) that this car looked to be an original "Japanese market" version of the 308, but that I deferred to your confirmation.
    So now I'm sure: this is an original Japanese market version.

    Rgds
     
  20. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    Generally speaking the "dealer" is the least informed group on this model in 2017
     
  21. t3japan

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  22. TripleBlack

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    Exactly, I should have written: Dealer is right "in that case", you have an original car.

    One of the Japan specs could be seen in the last picture from t3japan, the wheels had to show the standard on one branch, to my knowledge, this is the only market using that kind of rim.
     
  23. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    What was the point of the different fan switch in Japan?
     
  24. dflett

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    And also, maybe I missed this, do we know how many Japan-market cars were made like this?
     
  25. nerofer

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    Well, I certainly don't, unfortunately: the japanese Ferrari market is among the less well known, although we know that it received about 12.000 Ferraris in total, which would mean "about 5 to 6% of the production".
    Let's assume "about 5 % of the 308 production", which for carbed GTBs would mean "about 150 cars" (Glass and Steel)? It's a very gross estimation, but should be a kind of ballpark.

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