S3/S4c/V8s Dash Light Dimmer Switch
Discussion
The dimmer switch on my S4c has died! It is Lucas part number 205SA. It is a 3 point switch and could have been intended for use on something other than a dimmer on another car. There doesn't appear to be a reference for it anywhere on the web and have not seen one for sale on e-Bay, etc. Have tried the TVR breakers and they too don't have one. Does anyone know which major car manufacturer used this switch and what car it was put in?
Please see the attached photo.
any info would be appreciated ..........................
Please see the attached photo.
any info would be appreciated ..........................
Not wishing to doubt your diagnosis (or teach you how to suck eggs) but are you sure it is the switch at fault?
Switch should be OFF - DIM - ON. Dim is created by wiring through two resistors located in the engine bay, prone to corrosion, wires falling off etc.
Assuming it is the switch they are simple little things with not a lot to go wrong, easy enough to open up and clean a dodgy contact or whatever. Pop the two clips and it should all fall apart in your hands ........
Bit more info: clicky
Switch should be OFF - DIM - ON. Dim is created by wiring through two resistors located in the engine bay, prone to corrosion, wires falling off etc.
Assuming it is the switch they are simple little things with not a lot to go wrong, easy enough to open up and clean a dodgy contact or whatever. Pop the two clips and it should all fall apart in your hands ........
Bit more info: clicky
Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 20th January 19:45
Hi
Thanks for your reply .......... very much appreciated ............... and any suggestions are welcome. I opened the switch last week and someone (I suspect the previous owner's garage), has already been in the switch and the internals are missing! No metal contacts are there. Only plastic!
The search goes on !
Can't believe there isn't a listing anywhere for this part!
Thanks for your reply .......... very much appreciated ............... and any suggestions are welcome. I opened the switch last week and someone (I suspect the previous owner's garage), has already been in the switch and the internals are missing! No metal contacts are there. Only plastic!
The search goes on !
Can't believe there isn't a listing anywhere for this part!
upperthong said:
Hi
the internals are missing! No metal contacts are there. Only plastic!
Yep, guess that could be the problem the internals are missing! No metal contacts are there. Only plastic!
Where is the switch on your car, does it have to "match up" with other switches? On my early S3 it is one of a row of rotary switches but by the S4 they were replaced by rocker switches.
something like this any good?
www.vauxhallgreenparts.co.uk
Vauxhall Chevette Fan Heater Switch.
Exactly the one that TVR used !
Brand New £15.00 + £3.95 postage.
Vauxhall Chevette Fan Heater Switch.
Exactly the one that TVR used !
Brand New £15.00 + £3.95 postage.
nice work holmes, thanks.
upperthong said:
www.vauxhallgreenparts.co.uk
Vauxhall Chevette Fan Heater Switch.
Exactly the one that TVR used !
Brand New £15.00 + £3.95 postage.
Vauxhall Chevette Fan Heater Switch.
Exactly the one that TVR used !
Brand New £15.00 + £3.95 postage.
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