| Ollie W |
Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:08 am |
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Hello,
I just bought a switch to install on my Dual Cab. Has anyone got experience with the internals of these switches? I want to make sure it's all there before installing. They seem pretty simple, but I want to make sure that the internal spring is secured correctly.
Thanks,
Chris |
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| RareAir |
Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:22 pm |
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| Which type of switch? The style that goes in-line with the speedometer cable? |
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| Ollie W |
Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:26 am |
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| Yeah, sorry. I just got one that fits on the back of the speedometer. |
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| Suboval |
Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:38 am |
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Most times the contacts inside are corroded and that can be easily fixed. Gently lift the Hella sticker. Under it is a screw that holds the switch together. Remove the screw to get to the contacts and clean them - a pencil eraser works fine. Put a dab of grease on the contacts/sliding portion to prevent corrossion and to keep everything sliding smoothly. Reassemble the switch. You can use an ohmmeter to test the switch.
If the center post (the male one that goes into the speedo is broken) - just replace it. The bar stock can be found at Lowe's/Home Depot. File the sides to get the correct fit into the speedo. Drill thru the female and remove the rest of the broken male end. Cut the bar stock to fit, but leave a little extra. Mix up some epoxy, and slide the bar stock in thru the female side and epoxy it into place.
The speedo hot lead is connected off of the fuse box. Just make sure it is connected to one that the ignition key turns on and off or you might find yourself with a dead battery if the you backup and park. |
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