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06-10-2014, 03:17 PM
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2001 AU XR6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Oxley Vic
Posts: 10
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Hi guys
Just acquired myself a 2001 AU XR6 sedan and the light behind the fan speed switch wasn't working. Thinking it was just a globe, I proceeded to remove the trim to check it out. After spending an hour removing the radio then breaking the retaining clip on the heater control cable  I was not amused to find there was no globe to replace ( that I could see ). Is the light integral to the switch and can the switch be replaced on it's own? or is there more involved.Thanks in advance. |
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06-10-2014, 03:34 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 192
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Ha, I just went through exactly the same process myself. Mine is a series 1, but found the globes are a small minature type in a plastic base. They're not removable.
Ford could not sell me replacements, and neither could jaycar or any of the auto shops. I just about tried them all. Ended up going to an electronics supplier and grabbed some globes of similar size and soldered them in myself. You might also find LEDS but I couldn't find any the right size or 12v.
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06-10-2014, 07:28 PM
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2001 AU XR6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Oxley Vic
Posts: 10
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Did you have to take the whole switch out of it's frame to get to it?
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06-10-2014, 09:21 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane
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No, but mine is a series 1 so might be different. Pulled the knob off the switch and popped of the casing to get to the circuit board behind. Be careful as the little plastic tabs that hold it in place break easily.
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Daily Drive: Focus ST Mk3, Mrs Ken: 2021 Puma Previous: XD S-Pack, EB Fairmont Ghia, AUII SR, BFII XT, FG E-Gas, FGII G6 Ecoboost... among many other Falcons |
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07-10-2014, 02:54 AM
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Hangar pilot....
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Taylors Lakes
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I bought one of these as my A/C switch had the clear coat peeling off it and the fan control rotary switch had a scratch in it:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-GENUI...#ht_3997wt_916 Not a cheap solution to your dilemma I realise, but it kept mine looking nice when I replaced it. Stu |
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08-10-2014, 07:48 AM
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2001 AU XR6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Oxley Vic
Posts: 10
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Thanks for that. I think I might just put up with it for a while longer !!
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AU fan switch light.
Linear Mode
