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Date:         Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:11:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Jeffrey Lubin <visionwizard@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeffrey Lubin <visionwizard@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a
              replacement?
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <47288B2C.2030000@verizon.net>
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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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