I've fitted the replacement indicator switch from VWH after the first one failed to work completely, the crossover switch which is different to the normal late bay switch. I'm not impressed with the quality of these repalcement parts (especially considering the £130 price tag), but it will have to do for now as no indicators = no MoT. Long term, are there any better alternatives available?
http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Indicator-switch-including-housing-8-67-7-72_act_shop.product_pID_84085_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=3&crumbStartRow=31 This one, it's rubbish. The old one looked pretty shoddy as well, that may not have been original either.
good used is the best alternative, do you still have the old one as its possible to repair them, i have done a few
megabug has 2nd hand ones bruv...theres a company that does replica new ones....when im on the crapper,ill find the advert in 2011,s camper n bus n post it up for ya
Is there no chance of converting your controls to prototype bay style? Prop a lot easier to find used bits.
Hi, found this discussion via google, I have a 1972 type 2 bay and the indicator arm sheared off about three weeks ago. The rest of the unit is in good nick. Davidoft, I was wondering if you would be open to doing a repair? Any and all advice really welcome, im desperate to get the van back on the road. Thanks Lee
On the VWH pattern part it's the switch unit itself that's pants, so I would try and salvage yours if at all possible.
Hi, thanks for getting back to me and sorry for the delay in following up (I hadn't set the tick box for notifications). Attached are some image links http://www.flickr.com/photos/lee_eh15/8287726193/#in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lee_eh15/8288786642/#in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/lee_eh15/8287725805/#in/photostream
Hi, i got the unit off the column and took apart the plastic housing. However, there is a very hefty spring in there and at that point i thought i would do more harm than good if i continued.
Anyone able to help with this one? my poor bus is sitting sadly on the street unable to head for the mountain bike trials Happy New Year Lee
Have you tried megabug for a 2nd hand one? Where are you located?? might be someone local to you who can help!!
Hi, I'm up in Edinburgh. Our Van is looked after by Gary Burgess, he was the main man with John Forbes for many years and he is now working for himself. Great on mechanicals.
