Rear fog light switch question

[Philippe db]

Hi guys,

For a while now I noticed that my rear fog light switch was rather often in the "on" position. Thought that I probably hit it with my knee but only today noticed that after pushing it in the "off" position it has a life of its own and jumps back on.

Now for my question is the switch at the end of its life or is their a trick to get it back to work as it should?

Many thanks in advance.

KR
Philippe

 

[HB Chris]

There is a thread here on how to fix. You need to carefully pry it open, you will see the post that travels in a slot, it needs to be bent to stay in position.

 

[aearch]

the inside lever slips out
you can take apart and reset
but ysually doesnt work that well

 

[OCCoupe]

I've done it on multiple switches. It works if you are careful and don't bent the aperture too far.

 

[Philippe db]

Hi guys,

Been trying to find the thread Chris is referring to but no luck so far.

Got the switch out but no idea how to open it?

 

[Stevehose]

you have to simultaneously press in the lock tabs located in the middle part of the circumference of the switch, just below the threads.

 

[Wladek]

I describe as i did.
You have to gently pry all over the button in showed areas all over perimeter. You will need about 5-6 thin metal sheets (i cracked paper knife blade as they fit pretty well)
I used also paper knife for prying as it hard and thin.
So:
1 step - gently pry with the paper knife,
2 step - slide cracked blade in place that is pryed
3 step - move paper knife blade forward the perimeter
after you put about 5-6 thin metal sheets all over the perimeter you should be able to disassemble the switch.

 

[Philippe db]

Thanks for the explanation Wladek but your probably more handy than I am. I can't even move those tabs without damaging them.

If anybody has a good spare lying around, please let me know.

 

[Wladek]

On ebay.de at least one is for sale.

 

[Philippe db]

On ebay.de at least one is for sale.

Thanks Wladek just picked it up. Probably from a '73 model or later because of the chrome ring surrounding the green button but otherwise looks identical.

 

[Wladek]

Thanks Wladek just picked it up. Probably from a '73 model or later because of the chrome ring surrounding the green button but otherwise looks identical.

If you don't like silver ring - you can remove it with something like nail polish remover or light acetone. Original paint is not so strong, so it could be done without risk of damaging.
Personally i more prefer version with silver ring.