 Windshield Wiper Switch, Is used still the only option? |
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| bbrock |
 Nov 17 2019, 09:38 PM
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Discovered I don't have high speed wipers on my 73 and traced the problem to the switch. I sort of repaired it but think this switch is at its end. Are used or NOS still the only options for the early switches? Thought I'd ask before posting a WTB.
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| 914_7T3 |
Nov 17 2019, 11:44 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,848 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Nov 17 2019, 07:38 PM)  Discovered I don't have high speed wipers on my 73 and traced the problem to the switch. I sort of repaired it but think this switch is at its end. Are used or NOS still the only options for the early switches? Thought I'd ask before posting a WTB. C’mon Brent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) PM me and I’ll tell you where those NOS switches are hiding. |
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| bbrock |
Nov 18 2019, 09:22 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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@914_7T3
Thanks for your help Jeffrey. I ordered the repop wiper/turn signal switch combo package from 356devotion on ebay. For $100, I couldn't beat the price. Hopefully they are good quality. |
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| malcolm2 |
Nov 18 2019, 09:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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Can't remember where I got it, but I remember being told that the Super Beetle had the same as ours.... $20 new.
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| 914Sixer |
Nov 18 2019, 09:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,878 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Be careful out there. Some of the reproduction stuff is junk.
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| bbrock |
Nov 18 2019, 10:25 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Nov 18 2019, 08:49 AM) Be careful out there. Some of the reproduction stuff is junk. Agreed. It's a bit of a gamble, but I heard good things about 356devotion. Never dealt with them before though. NOS prices on these things are pretty insane and I don't like the idea of rolling the dice on a used switch. We'll see how these work. |
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| bbrock |
Nov 25 2019, 10:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Nov 18 2019, 08:49 AM) Be careful out there. Some of the reproduction stuff is junk. Well, you called it Mark. Got my switches from 356devotion today. Junk. There are quality issues that affect both cosmetics and fitment. They would require modification just to install. I posted a few details on my build thread. I think I'll post a WTB for a used switch. NOS are beyond my budget at ~$300 Here's the most glaring cosmetic problem. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-20845-1574736368_thumb.jpg) I should add that the 356devotion quickly accepted my return request and also the fuse cover I bought from them was great. |
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| 914Sixer |
Nov 26 2019, 07:04 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,878 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Sent you a PM.
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| ClayPerrine |
Nov 26 2019, 09:41 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,443 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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Bought an aftermarket one for Betty's car a while back. D@mn thing squeaked like hell. So it's back in the box and the old one was put back in. The old one's only problem is it is badly worn on the end. Down to bare metal.
I would spring for the NOS switch. |
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| 76-914 |
Nov 26 2019, 09:57 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,496 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Nov 26 2019, 07:41 AM) Bought an aftermarket one for Betty's car a while back. D@mn thing squeaked like hell. So it's back in the box and the old one was put back in. The old one's only problem is it is badly worn on the end. Down to bare metal. I would spring for the NOS switch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) So it takes a couple more months to save for it. You're at the end of a well tended restoration. In the end you will want satisfaction, not regrets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Nov 26 2019, 10:15 AM
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plenty available new but they are made in China!!!
QUOTE(bbrock @ Nov 17 2019, 08:38 PM) Discovered I don't have high speed wipers on my 73 and traced the problem to the switch. I sort of repaired it but think this switch is at its end. Are used or NOS still the only options for the early switches? Thought I'd ask before posting a WTB. |
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