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Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:51 pm

Hi Everyone, I bought the 412 in OC California that was listed here. I have a lot of questions! I need a headlight switch right off the bat. Will one from a 411 fit? I will post pictures when I figure it out, JBW

Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:57 pm

I guess I will say Hello. Are there guys out there with 412's?

Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:14 pm

Hi Johnny
I have a 412ls
Not sure about the 411 switch but check the classifieds on here for a replacement switch.

Good luck with your new toy 8)

Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:10 pm

Welcome! You better buy a couple used manuals from www.books4cars.com They have 500+ VW Manuals listed by Year.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:25 pm

I only have 412's, so I'm not sure on the headlight switch. Most of those other parts you are looking for you shouldn't have a problem finding and I think most of them are actually in the classifieds right now. Maybe except for the front turn signals in good condition- they're so vulnerable to various types of damage I think all the NOS ones got used up. I think you can use the mirrors off of other VW cars of the era, but I don't believe they have the correct "short" arms.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:39 pm

ubercrap wrote: I only have 412's, so I'm not sure on the headlight switch. Most of those other parts you are looking for you shouldn't have a problem finding and I think most of them are actually in the classifieds right now. Maybe except for the front turn signals in good condition- they're so vulnerable to various types of damage I think all the NOS ones got used up. I think you can use the mirrors off of other VW cars of the era, but I don't believe they have the correct "short" arms.

Thanks Everyone, I need a manual first.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:48 pm

As a guess I would say the head light switches are the same.

Mon Mar 21, 2011 11:11 am

Before you buy a switch, check the relays. They tend to get wet and rust since they sit upside down under the fuse box.

Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:08 pm

ALLWAGONS wrote: Before you buy a switch, check the relays. They tend to get wet and rust since they sit upside down under the fuse box.
the switch is gone