Date:         Sun, 26 Apr 1998 20:30:47 -0700
Reply-To:     Stephen Arbaugh <sneakers@OZ.NET>
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From:         Stephen Arbaugh <sneakers@OZ.NET>
Subject:      Re: '86 Fried AC/switch-solutions??
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Eric:

I recently had to replace my a/c switch for my '85 westy. I have the wierd
combo switch with the fan speed on the inside and the temp control ring on
the outside. Turns out this is actually a fairly common aftermarket switch.
I did lots of looking around at FLAPS and such, found nothing even close.
When I presented my fried switch to the parts counter at this a/c place,
they looked at it and said they could have one in a couple days, they
happened to be out at the time. They are wholesale only, but my wife works
at a european auto repair shop, and got it for me for around $50. yup,
spendy little buggers. Anyhow, if you want more details, p-mail me and I
will gladly share.

steve
'85 westy
kent, wa

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Hello all,
        I have had a problem that I have fixed but am still worried about.
The AC in my Westy didn't turn on last year so I investigated the switch.
I found that one of the terminals for the rotary knob (inner knob) that
controls fan speed of the AC was totally fried/burnt off.  Fortunately I
had an '83 GTI that didn't have AC but had the switch.  So I switched them.
All works now but the same terminal seems to get a bit hot!!!  I don't like
that for obvious reasons.  My certified mechanic friend used some sort of
meter thing to check the amperage (I think) throughout the system and just
concluded that it was just a bad design (which frankly surprises me).
Anyone else have this problem?  Any cures?  I do think I'll put a lighter
fuse in the system but I still don't like it!

Eric