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Subject:Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement?
From:Mike Collum
Date:Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:03:24 -0400

Oh, and even though they say it's for '80~'85 ... it's the same switch
as you have on your '86 (goes to the left of the steering column).

Mike

Mike Collum wrote:
> Here is the switch you want from GoWesty ... and it's only $29.95 new.
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> http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4065&category_id=253&category_parent_id=
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> Hope the link works.
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> Mike
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> Jeffrey Lubin wrote:
>> I need a new a/c rotary fan / thermostat switch for my '86 weekender.
>> It's the one with the fan speed on the inside ring and the thermostat
>> control on the outside ring.
>> I searched the archives and found some very good info on the likely
>> reason for its failure (excess current draw from old fan motors) but
>> nothing definitive about the years this switch was used.  I'm guessing
>> '85 and '86 only, but does anyone know for sure?  It would help with my
>> search for a replacement.
>> Alternatively, if anyone knows a non-junkyard source for these switches
>> (preferably costing less than $400) that would be even better.
>> Thanks.
>>
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