Automatic Transmission Reverse Light Question

[kerian159]

I'd like to rebuild the one i've got first before ordering one from europe/bus depot. nothing against that and in the near future I will probably do that but to start with i'd like to see what I can do with what I have.
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1976 Type II Westy P22

"Growing older, but not up!"

[SGKent]

[Tcash]

[kerian159]

I'm not going to be flipping the bus and I was just wondering if I could do an intermediary fix until I can afford to replace the part. Tcash that's kinda what I was thinking as well just wanted someone else's viewpoint.
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1976 Type II Westy P22

"Growing older, but not up!"

[old DKP driver]

The parts are still available

Carrier (white plastic part) 311 927 147 B

Contacts (black plastic spring loaded brass contact) 171 927 145 A

Or, you could try soldering the brass contact while still on the shifter but,
if it gets too hot it will be < Fubar >

if i remember correctly the contact takes about 2 hours to do.
and that was on Porsche 924

Chris
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V.W.owner since 1967

[kerian159]

the contact switch points part #171 927 145 A is the incorrect part for the bus it fits vanagons and up. It is just a slight difference but enough.
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1976 Type II Westy P22

"Growing older, but not up!"

[kerian159]

I have corrected the reverse light problems with a bit of solder on the contact metal spring bar. Once I had done that putting the thing back in is a pain with the two springs so if you need to do this try everything you can to not pull that out. I'll have pics posted this evening. Thanks to everyone that has helped me on this journey.
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1976 Type II Westy P22

"Growing older, but not up!"