Re: Gear Switching

[wheelman@pipeline.com (Lee M. Levitt)]

On Dec 21, 1995 02:38:53, 'PDQSHIP@aol.com' wrote: 
 
 
>In a message dated 95-12-20 14:22:13 EST, you write: 
> 
>> 
>>Speaking of fog light switches, I understand that there is a 3 way fog 
>>light switch for my 1990 200. Anybody have one of these lying around
they'd 
>>like to part with?  
>>  
>>I want to control  both front and rear fogs with the single switch...  
>>  
> 
>I don't think that is an easy retrofit......  I think you need some
rewiring 
>of the plugs, could be not fun, unless you know what you are doing..... 
You 
>will find boneyards know what they have in the switch section.......  Most

>are the high side of half retail.....  If you get a dealer (Carlsen)
willing 
>to cut you slack, it's worth just getting.......  In a yard you have a
good 
>probability of getting some rusted ones, cuz rarely are they not exposed
to 
>the elements......  NJTH 
> 
 
Scott, I'm with you on the issue of used v new. I'd hate to spend $5 on a
used switch (ha!) and have it go bad after a short period. I'd rather spend
$10 (hahaha!) on a new switch and have it go bad much later... 
 
WRT the wiring retrofit, I'll get my hands on the switch and document it
for the list. Can't be that bad. Oh right, it's an Audi ;-) 
 
Lee M. Levitt 
wheelman@pipeline.com 
1990 Audi 200 67K 
1988 Volvo 745T 112K