Are all aerial down switches the same?

[MikeS100]

Hi all,

Apart from the colour, is the mythical C70 aerial down switch the same as the aerial down switch from other models? If I get one of the black switches from an earlier Volvo does it have the same connections on the back as the proper C70 switch?

I was going to just buy a cheap push switch as that will do the job, but I do quite fancy fitting a proper Volvo switch if possible. I can get a black one for an early 90's 900 series and the wiring harness add on for the C70 is still available from Volvo so just wondering if the two are compatible?

Thanks in advance, Mike

[OvlovS70]

Hello,
Yes, that is the setup I have, works fine. Bought the black coloured switch last year as you will be aware the grey is discontinued.
Great idea, had to buy a new mast last year and after all the work involved to fit it, I ain't letting it raise and lower as it pleases.
Cheers
Should say, if you are lucky you might find and S90 breaking, some of them have the switch, start going to earlier models and it just won't look right, not sure on the late 960 however.

[MikeS100]

That's great, thanks. Does the black switch look out of place or do you not really notice?

[OvlovS70]

Pic to follow when I get to my valve cylinder powered computer....

[MikeS100]

Originally Posted by OvlovS70

Pic to follow when I get to my valve cylinder powered computer....

Lol! That would be great, thanks

[OvlovS70]

Hello,
Photo as promised. Not sure if you have a lighter colour dash, but I convinced myself as technically the button is 'extra equipment' the colour was acceptable
Cheers,
PM me if you need any help with this.

[MikeS100]

That's great, thanks for uploading that for me. My dash is the same colour as yours. That doesn't look out of place at all, you can see the difference but I bet you don't notice it unless you're really looking. And it looks better than my other plan which was just fitting a cheap push switch. I will go for that then and get the cable ordered from my local Volvo dealer in the morning I'll brace myself for the cost before I call though! Lol

[Thanatos]

Why did you have to go and put the photo up makes me want to do mine again but I was planning on using the front fog lights witch and making the annotation.

[MikeS100]

What's the best way to get the old blank out, can you get behind to push it out or do you have to lever it out from the front?

[MikeS100]

Originally Posted by Thanatos

Why did you have to go and put the photo up makes me want to do mine again but I was planning on using the front fog lights witch and making the annotation.

There's 2 on ebay if you don't mind the black ones...