Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:07:08 -0300
Reply-To: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject: Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
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Thanks Scott, Mark et all.
I pulled the reverse switch again this morning - there is only one washer (2mm) between it and the tranny case.
The plunger on the switch was working freely, but I cleaned the switch just the same.
If I reinsert the switch without the washer, the reverse lights work properly. Not wanting to screw have the switch directly against the tranny case, I went hunting for a thinner washer, but didn't have one in the correct size. So I took a small piece of kevlar a cut one. Put everything together and it is working fine.
I've still ordered a replacement switch, just to be ready.
On 08-Sep-2014, at 02:01, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) wrote:
> something to consider..
> whether on the used switch not working correctly,
> or on a new one just installed..
> is the depth of the switch into the switch housing .
>
> the depth is adjusted with the sealing washers..
> too deep and the back up lights won't shut off ,
> not enough ..and they won't come on. ( or vise versa, seen it several
> times, including on newly rebuilt transmissions. )
>
> In all cases, I recommend doing ALL the testing FIRST...
> then chase the part.
> Is it determined for sure the switch is 'the problem' for sure ?
>
> I've found a fair share of worn out/faulty ones.
>
> S.
>
>
>
> On 9/7/2014 4:38 PM, mark drillock wrote:
>> Yes, later vans used a switch with a single 2 pin connector instead of
>> two 1 pin connectors. 085 941 521
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>> Roy Nicholl wrote:
>>> Mark:
>>>
>>> I looked up that part number and the one I removed (and stuck back
>>> in) looks a little different. The connector is different - it is an
>>> asymmetric plug rather than two spades. Within the plug would be
>>> spades, but I think their are orientated 90 degrees to those I see in
>>> the pictures for 020 941 521A.
>>>
>>> Mine looks similar to:
>>> http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/live/P300633921FEB.JPG
>>>
>>> I have read something about the 020 941 521A being used only part way
>>> through the '88 model year. With what was it replaced?
>>>
>>> Roy
>>>
>>> On 07-Sep-2014, at 22:07, mark drillock wrote:
>>>
>>>> 020 941 521A
>>>
>>
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