1997 v40 light switch advice

donaldcurrie · May 16th, 2018, 18:16

My lightswitch blew on my v40 phase 1 and I got a replacement one and I think it is from a 1999 model.It looks the same and block fits into back but while headlights and fog lights work but no parking lights,dash dimmer and headlight ajusters don't.Can I do anything about this such as changing wires around or is it no good.

canis · May 16th, 2018, 21:09

Between those models the pin configuration in the plugs is very different. Only a few wires are common to both years.

It is possible (though very tricky) to move them around though, but from memory there are about eight wires or so which will need to be moved. And you'll need to know where to move them to.

donaldcurrie · May 16th, 2018, 22:18

Thanks Canis,10 wires into block,car passed m o t last couple of years no problem,would be a pity to scrap her for no side lights.Will try everything to keep her on the road.Has to be a way,only wires.

canis · May 16th, 2018, 22:50

I made a diagram, but it's stuck on a hard disc in a machine which won't work properly. I'll try to find the original, if I can, it shows both types side-by-side.

Baffler · May 17th, 2018, 10:33

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Originally Posted by donaldcurrie

Thanks Canis,10 wires into block,car passed m o t last couple of years no problem,would be a pity to scrap her for no side lights.Will try everything to keep her on the road.Has to be a way,only wires.

I may be wrong, Donald, but I believe on the '99 to '00 (Phase 1.5) the lights are controlled by the CEM (like the Phase 2 - '00 to '04). Gatos would be far better versed on these than I am.

If you're stuck I have a few switches here from a '98 car (Phase 1) which you can have for the P&P. Does yours have front fogs?

donaldcurrie · May 17th, 2018, 13:39

Thanks Liam,that would be great.How do I send you the money? My switch has fog lights.I cleaned and hoked out melted plastic on my old switch and got it to work but I don't trust it,I was going to use it for mot only if I did not get one.Let me know how I get money to you,I am on pay pal if that helps.Thanks again Liam.

Baffler · May 17th, 2018, 23:05

Replied to your PM

Just to confirm...your switch also has the front fog lamp option?

May 16th, 2018, 18:16	#1
donaldcurrie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2022 18:02 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: north of Ireland Tyrone	1997 v40 light switch advice My lightswitch blew on my v40 phase 1 and I got a replacement one and I think it is from a 1999 model.It looks the same and block fits into back but while headlights and fog lights work but no parking lights,dash dimmer and headlight ajusters don't.Can I do anything about this such as changing wires around or is it no good.

May 16th, 2018, 22:18	#3
donaldcurrie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2022 18:02 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: north of Ireland Tyrone	lightswitch Thanks Canis,10 wires into block,car passed m o t last couple of years no problem,would be a pity to scrap her for no side lights.Will try everything to keep her on the road.Has to be a way,only wires.

May 17th, 2018, 13:39	#6
donaldcurrie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2022 18:02 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: north of Ireland Tyrone	lightswitch Thanks Liam,that would be great.How do I send you the money? My switch has fog lights.I cleaned and hoked out melted plastic on my old switch and got it to work but I don't trust it,I was going to use it for mot only if I did not get one.Let me know how I get money to you,I am on pay pal if that helps.Thanks again Liam.

May 17th, 2018, 23:05	#7
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 16:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Replied to your PM Just to confirm...your switch also has the front fog lamp option? __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

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May 16th, 2018, 21:09	#2
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	Between those models the pin configuration in the plugs is very different. Only a few wires are common to both years. It is possible (though very tricky) to move them around though, but from memory there are about eight wires or so which will need to be moved. And you'll need to know where to move them to.

May 16th, 2018, 22:50	#4
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	I made a diagram, but it's stuck on a hard disc in a machine which won't work properly. I'll try to find the original, if I can, it shows both types side-by-side.

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