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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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Hi - I'm looking for the "tips and tricks" to replacing the re-circulation switch and the A/C switch in the A/C control unit (in the dash) - -
Also, where can I get these new switches? Both of mine have failed - I don't plan to spend $500.00 on the new complete assembly.


 
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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I ordered both switches new from brit-car.co.uk on advice from slickwilly1976. It only took a little over a week to receive them. I think they were around $15 USD each plus shipping.

Link to that post is here: https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...-switch-71586/
 
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 03:30 PM
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Does your blower switch work in all four positions?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 05:04 AM
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You need to pull the entire console to get the switches out. There is a small clip you must release from the rear of the switch. I recently pulled mine to change the small bulbs in the switches.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by hrhoward
Does your blower switch work in all four positions?
Yes - all four positions on the blower switch work -
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 10:04 AM
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Thanks for the info - I will try the company in the UK to see about the switches - I have no problem taking apart he dash - I just need to block out the time -
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by azsparrow
Yes - all four positions on the blower switch work -
Asked because my a/c relay wouldn't energize and I though it was the a/c switch. It was my blower switch. Contact strip in it has to be made for a/c to work.

Most of the switches behind steering wheel didn't work when I got it. I took them apart and cleaned the wee contacts in them. Takes time and a good pair of glasses.
 
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