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mickeybharat wrote: Wed Mar 02, 2022 3:58 am Hi Tom

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

Tom wrote: Wed Mar 02, 2022 7:02 am

mickeybharat wrote: Wed Mar 02, 2022 3:58 am 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...

Tom wrote: Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:09 pm 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.

danmartinic wrote: Sat Mar 05, 2022 8:30 am

Tom wrote: Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:09 pm 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 wrote: Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:09 pm 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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Markjameswagner wrote: Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:39 am

Tom wrote: Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:09 pm 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]