Redesign of the back up light switch

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

> theres 2 different types of the backup switch. one is like $7, the other is 
> like $25. the more expensive one also has contacts for 5th gear, and is 
> designed to kill the upshift indicator while in 5th. afaik, you can still 
> get the original switch and install it in the original location (not the 
> newer spot).
> Al
> 

Not to my knowledge. The case will take either one or the other from what I recollect.
Dan

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Julie Macfarlane" <juliemac57@hotmail.com>
> To: <dswalterwi@earthlink.net>; <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 11:02 PM
> Subject: RE: Redesign of the back up light switch
> 
> 
> >I just replaced the switch on my 020. $7.50 from Mike & Dave. Sheesh 
> >Don.....
> >
> >
> >
> > Julie Macfarlane
> > 1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
> > Amsterdam NY
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>From: "dswalterwi" <dswalterwi@earthlink.net>
> >>To: <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >>Subject: Redesign of the back up light switch
> >>Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:33:09 -0500
> >>
> >>Okay I'm tired of buying the expensive switch that is nearly impossible
> >>to get at back up light switch just to make my bake up lights work.  I
> >>thought of just wiring a switch that I can turn on and off but don't
> >>like that idea as in my old age might forget to turn it off.  I also
> >>want to put in brighter lights for backing up.  I want to see backwards
> >>as well as forward.  My find some where to hook up a sealed micro
> >>switch. Come guys put your thinking caps on.
> >>
> >>Don Walter - Waukesha, WI