Footswitch issues

cynic-al · Dec 30th, 2010, 16:17

My footswitch is playing up, it doesn't reliably switch from dip to main to dip and sometimes leaves me with no lights at all!

I've had it apart and cleaned up/sanded terminals, still no go, I guess I am looking at a replacement?

Could use one ASAP, car being sold Monday, both Brookhouse and (erm the other one) seem closed just now.

TomTom · Dec 31st, 2010, 12:51

Try a VW place, such as megabug or karmann connection, since the switch is the same as those on Beetles etc.

Tom

Dyna · Jan 8th, 2011, 12:56

Nearly all US car upto 1980 has also similar foot controlled switches for high/low beam and they are probably a lot cheaper than a original German made switch.

Cheers Dyna

Ron Kwas · Jan 8th, 2011, 13:41

Al;

Maybe the problem wasn't with the footswitch in the first place...apparently your taking it "apart and cleaning up/sanding terminals" didn't address the root cause! I suggest you determine the precise cause of problem and direct your repair efforts there...

Good Hunting from Connecticut!

Dec 30th, 2010, 16:17	#1
cynic-al New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2016 14:16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edinburgh	Footswitch issues My footswitch is playing up, it doesn't reliably switch from dip to main to dip and sometimes leaves me with no lights at all! I've had it apart and cleaned up/sanded terminals, still no go, I guess I am looking at a replacement? Could use one ASAP, car being sold Monday, both Brookhouse and (erm the other one) seem closed just now. __________________ WTD: P1800 boot springs

Dec 31st, 2010, 12:51	#2
TomTom Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2021 16:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London	Try a VW place, such as megabug or karmann connection, since the switch is the same as those on Beetles etc. Tom

Jan 8th, 2011, 12:56	#3
Dyna New Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2014 13:41 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London	Nearly all US car upto 1980 has also similar foot controlled switches for high/low beam and they are probably a lot cheaper than a original German made switch. Cheers Dyna

Jan 8th, 2011, 13:41	#4
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:47 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Al; Maybe the problem wasn't with the footswitch in the first place...apparently your taking it "apart and cleaning up/sanding terminals" didn't address the root cause! I suggest you determine the precise cause of problem and direct your repair efforts there... Good Hunting from Connecticut!

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