Idle up / Idle down - Switch

[Karl Hampton]

I recently had my drivers side (the arm rest area) - instrument panel rebuilt (not the dash panel). While that came out well, one casualty was my “idle up/idle down” switch (see below). Note that part of the switch probably 2 prongs, are broken off (total should be 6 prongs?). It is 1” long by 3/4” wide. Inscribed as follows as best I can read it:

 

9803  L203

COLD  CONTACTS

Q.1A  125VAC-DC

1AMP  28V  MAX

 

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MICRO SWITCH

FREEPORT  ILLINOIS

AML  20  SERIES 

 

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So far I haven’t found anything, including at Northwest supply to replace it (size wise). I didn’t use the switch that much, so one solution would be to abandon it. However, it occurred to me that someone on the forum might have one to sell or know where to look for one, so any input is appreciated.

Thanks Karl H - 1998 Signature

[Guest gwl24651]

Try "zoro.com"

[Pampero]

This is a plain rocker switch.

Hold down or hold up to made contacts.

Newer coaches have Carling switches, Just Google the brand

[larry.jervis@att.net]

Karl,

Digikey.com is great site to find Rocker Switches from numerous manufacturers.

Larry,  2004 Diplomat 36'

[miacasa_2000]

Karl

Spemco is another great company for switches , lights, etc. they carry many brands.   https://spemco.com/

Roy   

2003  Dynasty

[Karl Hampton]

I was able to find an electric repair shop the was able to replace the switch through Micro Switch (the original manufacturer) and it now works fine. Thanks for all the help. It was a rather convoluted combination of switches, wiring and parts, but they figured it out. I also acquired a 99 Executive wiring manual, which luckily matched my 98 Signature wiring.

I also had the DS plastic switch panel rebuilt, which is where the switch and others reside.

karl H

Edited July 13, 2020 by Karl Hampton

[Dr4Film]

You most likely have realized by now that there were only 4 prongs needed on that switch not 6 like you were wondering about on your first post. It should be a simple momentary switch, two prongs to increase idle, two prongs to decrease idle.

[Karl Hampton]

I think we concluded that the extra two prongs were the supply for the light bulbs for illumination - as all the switches on the panel are illuminated,  so not needed, but aesthetically pleasing 😎