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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 10:20:36 -0400

I'll have to look and get back to you but I may have a set of used knobs.

Mike

Jeffrey Lubin wrote:
> 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).
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike Collum wrote:
>>> Here is the switch you want from GoWesty ... and it's only $29.95 new.
>>>
>>> http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4065&category_id=253&category_parent_id=
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hope the link works.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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