blank switch coloured

240 · Oct 23rd, 2010, 15:31

anybody have an early 240 coloured switch without the writing on?
thanks

DarrenK · Oct 23rd, 2010, 17:41

They didn't come blank; best thing you can do is rub the text off - I use a baby wipe and a bit of elbow grease and it works good!!

If you can't find a colored one I have a few black ones in poor condition I might be able to sacrifice. What do you want to operate with the switch?

Also, I have a couple of early style seat belt warning lights with the text instead of the icon which you might be interested in?

240 · Oct 23rd, 2010, 18:26

hi again!!

i want the switch to work my heated mirrors, im slowly changing the switches to the old coloured style which i prefer, i would like to also get the switches that say, drivers/passengers heated seats too,

i have seen plain yellow switch but it may have had the writing rubbed off as you say.

thanks

wooble · Oct 23rd, 2010, 18:55

The ink isn't very durable - a quick rub with some white spirit takes it right off.

What I'd REALLY like to find, though, is a way to get the switches re-printed with symbols of my choice. I haven't found a way yet, though.

DarrenK · Oct 23rd, 2010, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooble

What I'd REALLY like to find, though, is a way to get the switches re-printed with symbols of my choice. I haven't found a way yet, though.

All you need is a printer that'll print a small icon onto clear adhesive vinyl.

Clan · Oct 23rd, 2010, 22:23

There was a plain purple switch available too . Used in the Auxilary driving lamp kit ..

Never seen the Pass Heated switch in UK before . The heated seats were always on with thermostatic switch in the seat from 200 introduction in 1974 until 1981 when the switches changed a little to have rounded corners ,then they added black switches with an orange illuminated seat symbol instead of words by the handbrake in the rear edge of the console ..

wooble · Oct 24th, 2010, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenK

All you need is a printer that'll print a small icon onto clear adhesive vinyl.

I used to work at a printworks, and I couldn't get anything to print a small switch-sized icon in a small enough size, although to be fair we were mostly set up for large scale stuff.

Steve and his 244 · Oct 25th, 2010, 00:28

Yeah just to confirm there was a plain purple switch available. my car had two of them in and i foolishly gave them away. managed to pick up another at a bkv though but i want to keep it for my own use.

dan 244 · Nov 7th, 2010, 20:53

Clan and steve have beat me to saying about the purple switches, I have 2, but want to keep them for spot lights, my dad had one for each light!

Clan · Nov 7th, 2010, 21:18

You may be able to still get one from the dealer , part 1235441 switch spot lamp

Oct 23rd, 2010, 15:31	#1
240 BOB MY BIG OLD BUS Last Online: Jan 15th, 2014 01:06 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NORTH EAST	blank switch coloured anybody have an early 240 coloured switch without the writing on? thanks

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DarrenK Jävla Volvo Förare! Last Online: May 29th, 2013 03:40 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada View Photos By: DarrenK	They didn't come blank; best thing you can do is rub the text off - I use a baby wipe and a bit of elbow grease and it works good!! If you can't find a colored one I have a few black ones in poor condition I might be able to sacrifice. What do you want to operate with the switch? Also, I have a couple of early style seat belt warning lights with the text instead of the icon which you might be interested in? __________________ Make: Volvo ¦ Model: 240 ¦ Year: 1991 ¦ Colour: Met. Blue ¦ Engine: B230F ¦ Driven By Choice... Not By Budget!

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:37 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	There was a plain purple switch available too . Used in the Auxilary driving lamp kit .. Never seen the Pass Heated switch in UK before . The heated seats were always on with thermostatic switch in the seat from 200 introduction in 1974 until 1981 when the switches changed a little to have rounded corners ,then they added black switches with an orange illuminated seat symbol instead of words by the handbrake in the rear edge of the console .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . Last edited by Clan; Oct 23rd, 2010 at 22:26.

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:37 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	You may be able to still get one from the dealer , part 1235441 switch spot lamp __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	The ink isn't very durable - a quick rub with some white spirit takes it right off. What I'd REALLY like to find, though, is a way to get the switches re-printed with symbols of my choice. I haven't found a way yet, though.

Nov 7th, 2010, 20:53	#9
dan 244 Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 23:44 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich	Clan and steve have beat me to saying about the purple switches, I have 2, but want to keep them for spot lights, my dad had one for each light!

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