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Location:
Newcastle
Registered:
May 2002
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AE86 light switch
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Thu, 31 July 2003 02:54
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I am having dramas with the headlight switch on the dash of my aus-spec sprinter. I have talked to a few guys up here (Newcastle) that say it's a reasonably common problem. The problem is as follows:
1. The lights used to swich on and off ok, but the dash lights were intermittent.
2. Percussive maintenance (ie bashing the dash) used to solve the problem.
3. It occured more and more frequently, with the bashing having less effect.
4. Now there is no dash lights whatsoever on switching on the lights, but the headlights are fine.
5. All other dash lights are ok (ie fuel, oil, indicators).
6. Illumination of the centre cluster (ie vents, etc on centr console) do not come on.
I have checked what I think is the obvious stuff (ie fuses) and have taken the dash apart to have a 'butchers look' and all the globes are ok. So it looks like it's the switch.
Anyone else had this problem? Are the switches easy to replace (in terms of availability)? The wreckers have none and reckon that there isn't a compatible model that will fit (I thought the AE82 had a similar set-up). Is there a part number that Toyota will need if I buy it new? Or is this a more sinister problem requiring the services of an auto electrician?
I have bugger-all mechanical and electrical knowledge (just basic common sense), and I am armed with minimal tools (a few screwdrivers, spanners and one of those 12V testers).
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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AE86 light switch
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slider | Thu, 31 July 2003 02:54 |
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ae86slaver | Thu, 31 July 2003 05:42 |
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TurboRA28 | Thu, 31 July 2003 05:59 |
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Simon-AE86 | Thu, 31 July 2003 06:13 |
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Henn | Thu, 31 July 2003 08:52 |
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Ko Ko | Thu, 31 July 2003 22:27 |
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Necros | Sat, 02 August 2003 14:19 |
