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Subject:Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement?
From:Jeffrey Lubin
Date:Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:11:03 -0400

Mike,
Thanks!  You're my hero...
Only other thing I need now are the plastic knobs that fit on it, since
my switch and knobs were completely missing when I purchased the van.
Ideas?
-Jeff

Mike Collum wrote:
> 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).
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> Mike
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> 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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