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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 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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