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Local source for a reverse light switch?
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:38 am
by audiocontr
I can order one from EI, but Id like to get it done today. Has anyone ever found a switch that you can get locally?
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 3:00 pm
by Twin Pinzies
You already have a switch!
Just run a wire from the unused accessory switch (the one next to the hazard flashers pull knob- far left of dashboard) back to the light. That way, you can switch it on and off without having to actually be in reverse gear.
Just make sure that you don't forget and leave it on. It gets hot... and everyone behind you gets blinded!
That's how I did it.
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:44 pm
by audiocontr
yea, sure could =)
The inspection foks get a little weird with that but i may have to go that route
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 2:00 am
by Kirby
In that box of stuff I mailed ahead or in the storage box on the 712 - I gave you the full set up with instructions.. did you find that ?
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:48 am
by audiocontr
yup =)
That one is installed on the 712. The 710 needs one now and I didnt want t swap.
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:31 am
by undysworld
I don't know of any switches that bolt in directly. But I was told that CWR used to sell a setup which consisted of an adaptor and a late '70's Nissan backup switch. IIRC, the adaptor was from Lowes or Home Despot or some such home center. Then they had to retap the inside to fit the switch.
I don't recall the precise details. But I've got one that I had to replace the switch on. You might call Dennis for the specifics.
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 1:04 pm
by Erik712m
No idea if true but was told that vw 02K 945 415 C would work. Would be best to take the one out of the 712 and take it to the local supply house. But by now you could of had one shipped to you from one of the suppliers.
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:56 pm
by audiocontr
Erik712m wrote:No idea if true but was told that vw 02K 945 415 C would work. Would be best to take the one out of the 712 and take it to the local supply house. But by now you could of had one shipped to you from one of the suppliers.
Yup, Thats what I wound up doing.