

| Subject: | Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement? |
| From: | Mike Collum |
| Date: | Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:30:33 -0400 |
I'm really sorry, Jeff, but I looked and found that my old switch is sans knobs. :( Maybe another listmember has the air conditioner control knobs for an '80~'86 ... the type that was installed by dealers or at point of entry. I would imagine that Chris Turner, jordanvw@aol.com , would have some. Mike Mike Collum wrote: > 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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