Date:         Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:02:05 -0400
Reply-To:     Tony Thompson <tonyt_eye@NS.SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tony Thompson <tonyt_eye@NS.SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: need AC switch
Comments: To: Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET>

On Sat, 29 Jun 2002 11:14:59 -0400, Deborah Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET>
wrote:

>Hi Guys,
>
>I need an AC switch for an 85 Westy.  It has the fan control and thermostat
>combined in one switch, 5 tab connections plus two small leads sodered to
>the thermostat.
>
>If anyone has one I can buy, please let me know.  I'm sweating to death down
>here in Florida without it!
>
>Thanks,
>
>deb
>'85 Westy "Gypsy"

That switch is no longer available from any VW source that I know of but I
might be able to help a bit. You can convert the switch to a two part switch
using VW switch components. Usually what has happened is that the switch is
overloaded and burns out the fan section of the switch. VW used a similar
switch in several cars and  this section can be replaced by disconnecting
all the old wires and reconnecting them to a separate switch. You will need
to drill a new hole in the dash to mount it. If the thermostat section of
your dual switch is OK you can leave it wired up and just use the center
dial to control the temperature that you want. If not you will need to
purchase that switch as well which is common on the newer Vanagons with
factory air and maybe some other VW's. If you are in Miami I went to the big
VW dealer on the road toward the Keys I think it was Camelback VW and the
parts department was very useful. The switch over to the new switch is easy
I was able to do it in the parking lot with the exception of the hole in the
dash.
Good Luck

Tony 85GL "Westfailure"