How can I use a Hazard switch as a Fog light switch

[JR_76BayMicro]

Hello All ,
been looking for ages for a 111-959-631 fog light switch with no luck so started thinking if I could use a spare Hazard switch which I have to operate the fog light relay . I've got a 111-953-235F . Looking at the connectors and running over them with a multimeter I've worked out that I have continuity between terminal 30 & the one marked with a + when the switch is pulled out . Any idea how I can get the bulb to illuminate when the switch is on ? . Can I go from the + to either the L or R or 49a through the bulb to 31 ( ground ) ? , there appears to be a circuit following this path with my multimeter . Will this work or am I going to set fire to my loom ?

Thanks

John Re

Melbourne Australia

[Tcash]

Try jumping "+" to 15 and grounding 31.
Click on pic

[JR_76BayMicro]

Thanks for getting back to me Tcash , I'll mock it up & try it out

Ta Mate

John Re

Melbourne Australia

[JR_76BayMicro]

Hooking a little 9v battery to the loose spare switch I get :

+ to 30
- to 31
switch pulled out
getting 9V at "+"
jumping from "+" to 15 , no lamp
jumping "+" to "L" or "R" or 49a , lamp on

thoughts ?

John Re

Melbourne Australia

[Tcash]

Then you can use one of the three L,R or 49 to illuminate the light with no problems.
GD
Tcash

[Bleyseng]

Use a rear window defogger switch and if you don't have one order one from Ken at thebusco.com
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[jtauxe]

[Jeff Geisen]

Her name is Eleny, I am happy I bought several. Amber they are.
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[JR_76BayMicro]

Thanks for the confirmation Tcash , I'll proceed with the spare hazard flasher switch option . Thanks to all others for your idea's , just need to get a replacement bezel / lens now

Ta

John Re

Melbourne Australia

[jtauxe]

No, no. Not the hazard switch. Use a defogger switch. Seriously, that is the way to go. There are threads about this. (Search fog lights.)

And if Jeff has "several" bezels, maybe you could talk him out of one, and you would be all set.
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[JR_76BayMicro]

All good jtauxe , I already have the spare hazard switch . PM sent to Jeff

Thanks for all your help

John Re

Melbourne Australia

[chimneyfish]

BusOK in the Netherlands have original NOS fog light switch lenses for the T2 style switch. There is also a used switch up for sale on there:

https://busok.nl/catalogsearch/result/?q=mistlicht

You could also message Eleny (Topaz) in Greece as mentioned above, and see if she and her husband have any of the repro T2 fog lenses left. I see she last logged on in May:

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=164699
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[JR_76BayMicro]

Thanks for the tip Chimneyfish , on it now

John Re

Melbourne Australia

[JR_76BayMicro]

Hello Chimneyfish , finally got a used lens from BusOK ( Netherlands ) , it was pretty faded so I decided to try and repaint it . 1st stop was a Hobby shop to get a few items , step by step photos

happy with the result , I may clear over it

Thanks everyone for your sage words

John Re

Melbourne Australia

[hopkin]

Looks good, I wish I'd seen your post earlier....

Hella makes a fog light switch, seen here on my dash with an amber lens (also comes with red and green lens):

Here's a link:
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/Hella-Fog-Light-Switch-p26508.html

I ordered a replacement lens from ECS Tuning for a different look:

Here's the link:
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/9116132340201C/
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[JR_76BayMicro]

Thanks Hopkin , I'm way down the rabbit hole on this one but I'll forward your suggestions to a friend that may want to install a switch as well

John Re

Melbourne Australia

[telford dorr]

[pittwagen]

Defogger switch with new knob and insert. It has been installed for 7yrs or so and works just fine. FYI.

[JR_76BayMicro]

Hello Telford Dorr , yeah I'm using the switch to operate a relay only

Thanks

John Re

Melbourne Australia

[chimneyfish]

JR_76BayMicro, sorry only just read this, that is excellent work restoring that lens, and that Tamiya tape looks good stuff, I learnt something new there!
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1965 Type 1 Deluxe (1200cc)
1976 Type 2 T2b Microbus L (1800cc Type 4)
Previously...
1972 T2 Camper (Devon), 1988 Golf, 1972 Type 1, 1984 Polo, 1972 T2 Camper (Danbury)