

| Subject: | Re: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive) |
| From: | Stan Wilder |
| Date: | Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:35:29 -0500 |
Try these guys they may be able to match something up. http://www.oldairproducts.com/shop/index.php These guys might help too. http://www.griffiths.com/porsche/ I think you need to take a picture of the part. Most VW A/C were port of entry installations and more than likely there is a generic replacement out there for less than $100.00 Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Reinhard" <rayreinhard@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive) I guess I'll just post my question again and see if there are any other folks out there (parting out a Westy, perhaps?) who can help: I am in need of a new switch for the A/C on my '86 Vanagon Camper. This is the switch that controls on/off, fan blower speed, and temperature. At first, my VW dealer told me that he thought this would run around $25. When I came back to pick up my van that afternoon, he told me that this particular A/C needed a special switch that COSTS $450!!! At first, I thought he was joking, but he assured me that this was not a joke. I called my local VW recycler and they said they couldn't help. Surely, someone among you must have a solution that costs less than $450. (I've called Camelback. They also quoted me a price of $450.) The switch is located on the dash, to the right of the fresh air vent and to the left of the steering column. It has two parts: an inner circular one that toggles through 4 settings and an outer one that that is a potentiometer (?) (moves smoothly, with no "stops"). The inner one controls A/C on/off and fan speed, while the outer one controls temperature. Behind the switch is a black piece of plastic with the following in white (clockwise from lower left around the switch assembly): MAX COOL, A/C. OFF, HI. Just to the right of this (on the same plastic piece) is (from top to bottom): a fan icon, a vertical line, and the word TEMP. The part # that I got from my VW dealer is 411 963 107-C Thanks for your help!
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