Fixing dash trim with broken switch clip

[Tom]

When I removed my dash, I broke the little clips that hold the windshield wiper intermittent speed control dial in place. So...as is my way.... I 3D-printed a little bridge piece in ABS that fits snugly over the original mounting port (and allows the two flat walls to be super-glued together for a crazy strong bond). The bridge has new cross bars that catch the tangs on the switch and hold it tight, while still allowing it to come out like the original. The trick is getting the cross bar height just right, and the trick to that is to put the switch in the trim and then push the bridge on over the back and hold it tight until the super glue dries. I used an impact resistance Gorilla-brand super glue, which hopefully won't crack over time. Time will tell. I can honestly say I've never used that dial in over 20 years of owning the car, but it's nice to know it's secure anyway.

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[audi4t]

Great job !!!!!

[mickeybharat]

Hi Tom

Could I buy a 2 of these off you? I have the problem on my dash dimmer switch as well.

[Tom]

Hi Tom

Could I buy a 2 of these off you? I have the problem on my dash dimmer switch as well.

Happy to print you a few. The dimmer switch has that added section on the side that would get in the way, so we'd need to put a little cut out on that side of the repair piece I think...

[mickeybharat]

Hi Tom

Could I buy a 2 of these off you? I have the problem on my dash dimmer switch as well.

Happy to print you a few. The dimmer switch has that added section on the side that would get in the way, so we'd need to put a little cut out on that side of the repair piece I think...

I would appreciate that greatly.

[danmartinic]

I can honestly say I've never used that dial in over 20 years of owning the car, but it's nice to know it's secure anyway.

Really? I constantly use that dial in light rain.

One thing: the "fastest" setting--or least time break between wipes--is too slow or long.

Can this be changed so when you turn it fully up the shortest wait between wipes is shortened?

[Tom]

I can honestly say I've never used that dial in over 20 years of owning the car, but it's nice to know it's secure anyway.

Really? I constantly use that dial in light rain.

One thing: the "fastest" setting--or least time break between wipes--is too slow or long.

Can this be changed so when you turn it fully up the shortest wait between wipes is shortened?

I generally drive my truck when it rains.

I'd have to study the switch/system to see if theres any practical way to modify it to do that, but kind of doubt it. That said, wIth a microcontroller, we could intercept the signal and make the wipers sweep to the beat of 'Singing in the Rain''if we wanted too...

[danmartinic]

I'll take Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust" skipping every second beat

[Markjameswagner]

When I removed my dash, I broke the little clips that hold the windshield wiper intermittent speed control dial in place. So...as is my way.... I 3D-printed a little bridge piece in ABS that fits snugly over the original mounting port (and allows the two flat walls to be super-glued together for a crazy strong bond). The bridge has new cross bars that catch the tangs on the switch and hold it tight, while still allowing it to come out like the original. The trick is getting the cross bar height just right, and the trick to that is to put the switch in the trim and then push the bridge on over the back and hold it tight until the super glue dries. I used an impact resistance Gorilla-brand super glue, which hopefully won't crack over time. Time will tell. I can honestly say I've never used that dial in over 20 years of owning the car, but it's nice to know it's secure anyway.

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Tom please send me one of each and would gladly pay you shipping. Thanks. [email protected]

[Tom]

When I removed my dash, I broke the little clips that hold the windshield wiper intermittent speed control dial in place. So...as is my way.... I 3D-printed a little bridge piece in ABS that fits snugly over the original mounting port (and allows the two flat walls to be super-glued together for a crazy strong bond). The bridge has new cross bars that catch the tangs on the switch and hold it tight, while still allowing it to come out like the original. The trick is getting the cross bar height just right, and the trick to that is to put the switch in the trim and then push the bridge on over the back and hold it tight until the super glue dries. I used an impact resistance Gorilla-brand super glue, which hopefully won't crack over time. Time will tell. I can honestly say I've never used that dial in over 20 years of owning the car, but it's nice to know it's secure anyway.

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Tom please send me one of each and would gladly pay you shipping. Thanks. [email protected]

Sure, email or PM me you address and I'll get you these pieces... (my email here is [email protected])