Fix for broken clip holders on dash switches?

Post by **Grantkat** » 01 Sep 2023, 18:08

1999 S70 - does anyone have a fix or alternate way of securing dash switches (such as dimmer) when the plastic slides are broken and wont hold a clip?

Post by **abscate** » 01 Sep 2023, 18:45

Perfect junkyard item as the MTBF on switches can be shown to be e^pi + pi^ e or approximately 56 years.

The proof if left as an exercise for the student

Post up which switches you need, I’m unloading stash of unused stuff

Post by **Grantkat** » 01 Sep 2023, 19:18

dimmer switch looking for one with both clips intact.

not sure about the MBTF - every unit I see has broken clips

Post by **scot850** » 01 Sep 2023, 19:52

I have repaired them with JB Weld Plastic bond and they are stronger than original. The part runs hot and you are 99% likely to break at least one of the metal tabs off removing one. Really stupid poor design!

: Dimmer switch repairs; PXL_20230523_200357531.jpg (481.58 KiB) Viewed 554 times

: Dimmer switch repairs (2); PXL_20230523_200410086.jpg (392.56 KiB) Viewed 554 times

Like I said they are stronger than original but still flexible enough to fit. I even 'repaired' any clips that still looked good to prevent them breaking again. Maybe not pretty, but then you are not looking at the repair!

Hope this is of help.

Neil.

Post by **Grantkat** » 02 Sep 2023, 09:04

thats awesome. I just did the same repair...worked like a charm!!