Change headlight switch från 10 pin to 8 pin

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Andersss
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Change headlight switch från 10 pin to 8 pin

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I have a 10-pin headlight switch connector (251 941 531T) on my 1991 1,6 TD Syncro, but the switch has stopped working. As far as I understand, the 10-pin switch is no longer available, only the earlier 8-pin version.
 I was wondering if it's possible to convert to the 8-pin switch, and if so, what would be required. The connector that plugs into the switch is different, so I assume I would need to replace that as well.
 I have a spare connector (251 971 999B) from a scrapped T3. Can I simply cut the wires and splice in the other connector, or is there anything else I need to change? Would I need to add a fuse anywhere?

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Re: Change headlight switch från 10 pin to 8 pin

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repair it using parts from the 8pin


There is a yt vid
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OPH_DcYSRl4&ra=m
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Re: Change headlight switch från 10 pin to 8 pin

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Thanks for your reply and the video. Unfortunately the backpart on my switch that you're supposed to keep is so worn out that I can't get it working properly. 

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Re: Change headlight switch från 10 pin to 8 pin

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which switch do you need ?
I have a couple of DimDip (UK spec) ones in stock

I'm running a non dim dip switch in a UK spec connector
AIDAN :)

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