AU 2 Elec Mirror Switch

[Fairlane]

Does anyone know how these switches work, i was fiddling around with the RHF door trim today and i couldnt get the mirror wiring to disconnect, it just wouldnt budge when i tried to release it with a screwdriver.

Anyhow the trim was accidently knocked over and the switch/toggle base disconnected from the shaft and knob, etc (Exploded is probably a better word) and it flew into its component parts and scattered ever which way :gren: . Now does anyone know how it goes back together, or should i just buy a new switch in one piece at the wreckers.

The parts i have is the

1* Switch Knob
1* Knob Shaft - with cross shaft at bottom
1* Knob Housing the one in the Door Trim (couldnt lose that)
1* Knob Housing - White Plastic one in which the shaft sits into from underneath

2* Springs (I think they belong to it)- About 2cm long- Rolled at one end and curved a bit at the other

And of Course the main Switch with toggle/cicuit board thingie (mmm Very Technical) and the switch wiring loom at the back.

** I know its a long shot but does anyone know how it goes back together or if i atleast have the requied parts.

[JC]

No idea - good luck getting it back though. I would be another one from the wreckers.

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Originally Posted by JC

No idea - good luck getting it back though. I would be another one from the wreckers.

lol , i agree ,

i was almost thinking it was probably repairable until i got half way through the message ! e

[Fairlane]

Yeah ill probably just get another one. None of the parts are broken (to the best of my knowledge), but i just dont know if i got all the parts and i havent got any idea how i can put it back together.

[ggg2]

Same happend to me, twice. Once in an AU and once in a BA. I think you are missing a ball baring or two. They were in the AU one that exploded, cant find them in the BA one and after I put that together it is very loose. Bottom line is when it exploded the plastic tabs that keep the top half connected to the bottom half crack or break and you need to use a nylon tie to close it again.
To avoid this problem, remove the door lining first, then disconnect the switch and push out from below.

[private9]

Yep, did this twice and somehow managed to get it back together before I took to it with a hammer for fun - you should have a little metal ball bearing somewhere. I can't for the life of me recall how I got it back together though!