The Internet Parts Thread

[vt_maverick]

I bought one of those Rodeo fog switches from that guy on ebay earlier this year. I even posted a link for it. I got it in a week or so with no problem. It was brand new.

However, it is NOT a direct fit for our dash or the triple switch bezel. It's for a '98+ Rodeo and we need a '97 or earlier, but they never had a fog switch at that time.

Our switches have a notch in upper left corner and our dash and bezel have plastic in that corner. The Rodeo switch is square in that corner. I cut out the corner plastic in the bezel to test fit and it still was not quite right. It just did not fit 100% snug and I think the depth or something was not right also. It didn't sit the same way as other VX switches. I was not happy with it at all. Some may find it to be okay, but I wanted something with a perfect fit like our VX switches.

Seems like you could cut that corner piece then use some metal/plastic shim material and glue/cement to hold it in place maybe? As infrequently as you press it I would think it would hold okay.

[Marlin]

I bought one of those Rodeo fog switches from that guy on eBay earlier this year. I even posted a link for it. I got it in a week or so with no problem. It was brand new.

However, it is NOT a direct fit for our dash or the triple switch bezel. It's for a '98+ Rodeo and we need a '97 or earlier, but they never had a fog switch at that time.

Our switches have a notch in the upper left corner and our dash and bezel have plastic in that corner. The Rodeo switch is square in that corner. I cut out the corner plastic in the bezel to test fit and it still was not quite right. It just did not fit 100% snug and I think the depth or something was not right also. It didn't sit the same way as other VX switches. I was not happy with it at all. Some may find it to be okay, but I wanted something with a perfect fit like our VX switches.

I then tried to remove the button face piece to see if it could be swapped out with a another VX switch face. It was hell gettin' it off and it was too different anyway to swap! The switch ended up trashed and I salvaged the bulbs. Only $11 lost and a lesson learned.

I did look up a '97 Trooper fog switch that may be compatible, #8-97135-512-0, but I never looked into it anymore.

I'm sorry I didn't post this earlier, but I just saw this now. Moncha actually was using the Rodeo switch many years ago and I think he mentions the slight modification somewhere.

End of story.

Mark Griffin

Edit: Here's some old info I found about the fog switches-




The cheaper switch is the Rodeo one. The more expensive switch is the Trooper one, #8-97135-512-0 for ~$50-60. But I don't know for sure if it fits, 'cuz the other post was at Club VMag.

Another edit: I found the old thread at Club VMag about the two fog switches, but no one tried the more expensive one, so we still don't know if it fits.

Weird, I put a fog switch in mine, I got it out of a trooper though, and it went in just fine. I have no idea what year it was...

[VX KAT]

Vic (vwbeetle53) has a large group of misc VX bolts listed....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_1226wt_909

[vt_maverick]

I bought one of those Rodeo fog switches from that guy on eBay earlier this year.
...
However, it is NOT a direct fit for our dash or the triple switch bezel. It's for a '98+ Rodeo and we need a '97 or earlier, but they never had a fog switch at that time.

Our switches have a notch in the upper left corner and our dash and bezel have plastic in that corner. The Rodeo switch is square in that corner. I cut out the corner plastic in the bezel to test fit and it still was not quite right. It just did not fit 100% snug and I think the depth or something was not right also. It didn't sit the same way as other VX switches. I was not happy with it at all. Some may find it to be okay, but I wanted something with a perfect fit like our VX switches.

Just wanted to revisit this quick... I just mounted an '04 Axiom fog switch in the fuzzy bezel with no problem. Did take several minutes of Dremel work however, and since it's a tight fit the back of the bezel looks like it went through a meat grinder. On the other hand the switch sits perfectly flush with the blank/tailgate switches, does not move when depressed, and you can't see any of the Dremel carnage from the front.

I found that you need to cut the corner piece but also grind down the plastic "lip" that adjoins the corner. Shaving that piece down just a hair (maybe 1 mm) allows the metal retaining clip to slide all the way through and lock.

So for anybody worried about making these switches fit, don't be!

Link to eBay ad

[Marlin]

Just wanted to revisit this quick... I just mounted an '04 Axiom fog switch in the fuzzy bezel with no problem. Did take several minutes of Dremel work however, and since it's a tight fit the back of the bezel looks like it went through a meat grinder. On the other hand the switch sits perfectly flush with the blank/tailgate switches, does not move when depressed, and you can't see any of the Dremel carnage from the front.

I found that you need to cut the corner piece but also grind down the plastic "lip" that adjoins the corner. Shaving that piece down just a hair (maybe 1 mm) allows the metal retaining clip to slide all the way through and lock.

So for anybody worried about making these switches fit, don't be!

Link to eBay ad

I am not sure what this is all about, I just went out to the truck, popped out a blank, and the switch went in just fine? I am thinking of removing the useless blinking red light and adding this switch in that location. Not sure what I am gonna hook up though, maybe roof lights?

[yellowgizmo99]

+1 on the less

[vt_maverick]

And apparently two more lol. He had 6 before I ordered mine a few hours ago. What's funny is that this isn't a new ad; I wonder how we missed it before?

[Mile High VX]

And now the available number is at 10...

[vt_maverick]

You're looking at a different item #, but that is weird. Maybe this guy collects them? How else could someone end up with dozens of these things?

[Mile High VX]

Says that they are new...so maybe he found a closeout deal someplace.

Do you need the factory wire harness to hook them up?

[vt_maverick]

That helps, otherwise you have to fabricate the connections yourself. But then again you would have to splice the wires from the factory harness to your aftermarket lights anyway, so I guess it's the difference between making that splice at the switch pin or further down the wire.

[vt_maverick]

Our very own KAT called out in this eBay ad:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-...Q5fAccessories

[VX KAT]

Our very own KAT called out in this eBay ad:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-...Q5fAccessories

No Way!! Too cool! I'd posted about several of his parts on 11/14 but didn't scroll all the way down so I didn't see that!
I hooked up "wintermute" with this seller a while back for some parts he needed. He also sent me a cool pic of his "off road beetle"...it's really funny. Just for s&g I'll see if I can find it and post it.
EDIT- Found the pics! This is Vic's off road VW Beetle! He'd fit in around here with his sense of humor!

[circmand]

No Way!! Too cool! I'd posted about several of his parts on 11/14 but didn't scroll all the way down so I didn't see that!
I hooked up "wintermute" with this seller a while back for some parts he needed. He also sent me a cool pic of his "off road beetle"...it's really funny. Just for s&g I'll see if I can find it and post it.
EDIT- Found the pics! This is Vic's off road VW Beetle! He'd fit in around here with his sense of humor!

is two satelite dishes painted black to act as ears

[VX KAT]

Engine out of a '99 with 82k miles, in Wisconsin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3#ht_858wt_683