Looking for a pull out headlight switch, as mine doesnt always turn the dash lights on, unless you rotate it slightly once you've pulled it out. So far that's worked every time! I'm told by my garage that replacement is the only way, so I'm looking for one that's got lots of life left in it before mine dies, if anyone has one/can point me in the right direction. If it can be repaired, then please let me know.
Thanksl
Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
Re: Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
The switch is housed in the air vent.
I have an air vent/switch complete assembly I was going to sell for £25 including postage in UK. PM me if interested.
But be careful in case it's a wiring harness fault instead.
I have an air vent/switch complete assembly I was going to sell for £25 including postage in UK. PM me if interested.
But be careful in case it's a wiring harness fault instead.
2001 Z3 2.2 Topaz Blue (Trudy) - Keeper rebuilt from a write-off
2002 Z3 2.2 Titan Silver (Cookies) - Keeper rebuilt having been bought with a seized engine
2002 Z3 3.0 Sapphire Black (Peanut) - Keeper awaiting rebuilding having been bought as an abandoned project
Plus Willy, Kodak & Maycee - All 2.2 Sport projects. Yes, 6 is a lot of Z3s
Always happy to try and help with spares
Re: Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
The switch and rheostat is one unit and can be replaced independently of the knob and air vent, so if you can't get one the right colour or only with a black knob, you can easily substitute the ones you have. There is a good guide in the knowledgebase on the removal of the switch here: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=35763
Cheers R.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
Re: Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
There is also a knowledge artlcle on how to fix the rheostat in the switch here: -
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 82#p386682
and if this does not work you can cheat
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 83#p386683
HTH
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 82#p386682
and if this does not work you can cheat
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 83#p386683
HTH
Re: Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
About 40 quid new from Bmw.just changed mine last month.
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Re: Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
Good price from new to be honest
The alternative is a quick fix to solder past the stat - 5 min job and the lights will always be full on the dash - after all, who actually turns them down?!
The alternative is a quick fix to solder past the stat - 5 min job and the lights will always be full on the dash - after all, who actually turns them down?!
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Re: Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
I turn mine down - but only when I'm out of town and there's no street lighting.....like for about 1600kms between Jhb and Cape Town...
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Re: Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
If you still want one try SPURS FAN IN A COUPE on the Org site he breaks them
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Re: Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
If you're still after one I can help, but looks like you've already got a new and second hand price. Thanks Geoff
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