Dimmer switch

[painterdave72]

need a new dash light dimmer switch... or if anyone knows a way to fix the metal track inside that would be awesome!!

[rdarlington]

need a new dash light dimmer switch... or if anyone knows a way to fix the metal track inside that would be awesome!!

Repair info: http://delorean.bnebel.com/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=109

They're $99 at DMCW: http://store.delorean.com/p-7033-rheostat.aspx

[rdarlington]

And here's the OEM replacement for $55, it's a Lucas 78405. There are a few on eBay for about $60 shipped from the UK:

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/815/category/153

[painterdave72]

I do not want to spend 100 dollars on a new one.. if anyone has a used one laying around let me know!!!! And the part that is broken on mine is the actual metal contact track inside.. i dont know if there is any way to fix it.. might try to solder a bit of metal on there..

[rdarlington]

No problem, but if you did you can get em for under $10 delivered if you don't care about the brand.

Do you need it to dim? Is that something that matters? A jumper costs nothing.

-Bob

[painterdave72]

Get a used one for under ten?? or one that doesnt dim????

[BigBenb84]

Dave, what did you wind up doing? I have the metal peeling up on my rheostat disc circuit board too.

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[painterdave72]

I ended up going to the lucas site and ordering the one that is in the earlier thread.. it works great! and my dash lights are a bit brighter now!