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Technical => Technical => Topic started by: Airhead on August 01, 2006, 11:50:52 AM

Title: Reverse light switch for Stickshift Karmann Ghia
Post by: Airhead on August 01, 2006, 11:50:52 AM
Hi

I am new to this site though I have used it before for technical help, its excellent. I hope someone can help me I'm looking for a revers light switch for my Stickshift Ghia, the switch has 2 connectors and is about 40mm long under the nut, can anyone help me please?
Title: Reverse light switch for Stickshift Karmann Ghia
Post by: NOVA Ghia Owner on August 01, 2006, 03:29:22 PM
That will likely be a difficult part to come by.  I don't know any source for a new switch.  You may want to try a wanted ad on the samba.

The switch should be common to any AS car.

How do you know that you need a new switch?  They usually last a long time.
Title: Reverse light switch for Stickshift Karmann Ghia
Post by: Airhead on August 02, 2006, 04:55:44 PM
Mine didnt have a switch just a blanking plug, I got a used complete gearbox but the 2 connectors on the reverse light switch had been smashed off  :cry:
Title: Reverse light switch for Stickshift Karmann Ghia
Post by: NOVA Ghia Owner on August 03, 2006, 06:30:54 PM
Yes, it sounds like it cannot be salvaged.  Its too bad as the switch is pretty simple and durable.

You may want to try putting a wanted ad on the samba.  There are some ads for AS parts there:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=281223

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=323048

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=321151

Good Luck!