dim dimmer dimmest

Post by **edoh** » 21 Jan 2008, 13:19

does anyone know where to get a 'rheostat'? from? - the little wheel under the light switch that controls the dash lights?

yr elp would be appreciated -

Post by **peasant** » 21 Jan 2008, 13:26

Apparently it is part of the complete light switch and should still be available from VW

I have problems with my dimmer also (either full on or dark) ...just haven't got round to ordering one yet.

Post by **airhead** » 21 Jan 2008, 14:50

It is part of the whole switch. It cant be separated. The whole thing just plugs into a multiplug though so its very handy to replace. No harder than replacing a relay actually.

Post by **edoh** » 21 Jan 2008, 14:59

thanks for the info -

is that the whole light switch - with the dimmer at the bottom i would need to get? just transfer the present wiring?

would you know if there's a fuse for the dimmer switch?

thanks again

Post by **peasant** » 21 Jan 2008, 15:33

Only telling you what I was told by other people ...according to them it's a replace the whole switch job

Don't think there's a separate fuse for the dimmer ...but could be wrong.

Post by **airhead** » 21 Jan 2008, 15:50

No there wouldnt be a fuse for the dimmer. It runs off the lighting circuit. Yes the switch and dimmer are all one unit. Theyre inseperable. Its just a case of unplugging the multiplug from the back of the old one, uncliping the old one, clipping in the new one and plugging in the multiplug.

Post by **Plasticman** » 22 Jan 2008, 00:16

How much is this switch?
Mike

Post by **skell** » 22 Jan 2008, 13:14

If you don't want the dimming facility just bypass it, tap into the sidelight output from the switch itselft

Post by **VWlewis** » 22 Jan 2008, 13:16

VAGCAT says the switch is 17.8 Euros .. so around £13.50 ... there are a few part numbers so worth checking with VW parts dept (If VAGCAT gives a part price, then it is normally still available) .. in fact I would take out the current switch and look for a part number on it.

Hope this helps

VW Lewis

Post by **edoh** » 22 Jan 2008, 13:33

really helpful -
thank you

got one on order from just kampers - j11191 - headlamp switch with dimmer -
hope it does the job - - £29:75p - ouch!

Post by **VWlewis** » 22 Jan 2008, 13:49

Just checked with VW parts ... the price is £18.50 .. ouch .. make sure you get the right part - there are 3 possible ones depending on the chassis number

Good luck!

VW Lewis

Post by **edoh** » 22 Jan 2008, 13:56

thanks again vw lewis -
just to add to my newbieness - when you say vw have the parts -
who do you mean? where based? -

would be good to know -

Post by **VWlewis** » 22 Jan 2008, 14:34

I spoke to my mate at my local VW Van Parts Department - he checked the computer base for the UK and found they were in stock.

Make sure you contact a Van Centre Parts - more helpful usually than car parts.

Cheers

VW Lewis

Post by **edoh** » 22 Jan 2008, 16:22

thanks so much

Post by **edoh** » 24 Jan 2008, 12:24

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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: dim dimmer dimmest

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If you don't want the dimming facility just bypass it, tap into the sidelight output from the switch itselft
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This sounds like a really useful tip -
how would you actually do it?

There seems to be a grey/blue wire leaving the dimmer switch...? where would it go - and would it stay on w the lights when 'bypassed'? -

be good to know more