Alistair, isn't there a writeup somewhere on how to put a relay in the
heater switch circuit?

John

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 10/11/2011 9:39 AM, Alistair Bell wrote:
> pull the knob off the switch then ease the switch plate out of the dash. It is in there with a spring clip and little plastic tab arrangement (the little tabs hook onto the dash metal). I can't recall if the tabs are on the top or bottom, butif you use a pallet knife or similar along the edge of the faceplate you can carefully pry it out.
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> I just did this on a friends van on saturday day, you'd think I'd remember more :)
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> BTW, his switch had melted, in the #3  (high) position. It really needs a relay to handle that current now that the vans are getting old and the motor probably draws even more current
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> alistair
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> On 2011-10-11, at 5:35 AM, Jim Lieb wrote:
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>> I purchased a new front 3 speed heater switch to replace my broken one
>> (Thanks Ken). My question is do I have to pull the dash to get this
>> installed. What's the trick?
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>> --
>> Jim in NW Pa.
>>
>> Member: PVC Pittsburgh Vanagon Club
>> 1987 Vanagon Westfalia Camper
>> Member: Toyota Land Cruiser Association #15764
>> 1982 FJ40
>> 2007 FJ Cruiser
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