Anyone Else Interested In This Switch?

[Mirez]

Something I've been after for a while now as I don't like blanks on the dash!

 

 

Finally got the part number (which is "3B0959561 01C" - Because I know how frustrating that is when you read an old thread and someones got it but they didn't share at the time!).

 

The important bit to note is that UK Car's were never fitted with it and UK Dealers see its classed as "obsolete with no supersedence" - ie, it can't be ordered. If you go further into europe where they were actually fitted you'll find those dealers also see it as O-NS stock. In other words it simply can't be got anymore from VW/Seat. I've spent quite some time trawling the net and ringing people and found just one place in Germany which has 12 left and thats it, after that and I doubt you'll ever be able to buy it new again.

 

For those interested its original function was to turn the interior lighting on/off and it was only fitted to the passat if you ordered the "Taxi Pack" from factory. It can be used for other things though as I belive it to be a simple latching on/off switch. The illumination is vw red when off, yellow/orange when on so the same as the sharan but will require an LED swap to match the Gal's colours. I've confirmed that it'll definately fit the Mk2 dash board and although my Germans not brilliant I'm fairly sure it comes with the plug.

 

 

Edited January 19, 2010 by Mirez

[Jayton]

Tempting but I've bought so much for the Gal in the 1.5 weeks I've had it, the wife would kill me if I bought a switch I don't need.

[RADIOTWO]

Something I've been after for a while now as I don't like blanks on the dash!

 

 

Finally got the part number (which is "3B0959561 01C" - Because I know how frustrating that is when you read an old thread and someones got it but they didn't share at the time!).

 

The important bit to note is that UK Car's were never fitted with it and UK Dealers see its classed as "obsolete with no supersedence" - ie, it can't be ordered. If you go further into europe where they were actually fitted you'll find those dealers also see it as O-NS stock. In other words it simply can't be got anymore from VW/Seat. I've spent quite some time trawling the net and ringing people and found just one place in Germany which has 12 left and thats it, after that and I doubt you'll ever be able to buy it new again.

 

For those interested its original function was to turn the interior lighting on/off and it was only fitted to the passat if you ordered the "Taxi Pack" from factory. It can be used for other things though as I belive it to be a simple latching on/off switch. The illumination is vw red when off, yellow/orange when on so the same as the sharan but will require an LED swap to match the Gal's colours. I've confirmed that it'll definately fit the Mk2 dash board and although my Germans not brilliant I'm fairly sure it comes with the plug.

 

 

[Mirez]

I know for a switch its overpriced and I could just order a rocker one from work - but its to achieve the factory look!!

[cyborg]

Its easy to waste money on forgetable crap like records you bought that make you cringe cough Kajagoogoo or square pocket flares that were in or rubiks cubes you knew youed never solve .

 

I think we all have bought overpriced tat at somestage, but somtimes its nice to be a little extravagant and if makes you smile is say go for it.go on do it buy the switch its not tat. its a very important luxury ;) enjoy it

[seatkid]

if makes you smile is say go for it.go on do it buy the switch its not tat. its a very important luxury ;) enjoy it

 

Thats why having a fluffy dice hung from your mirror is so important! ;)

 

Oh, Mirez...you might be interested in this vital item.

Edited January 19, 2010 by seatkid

[Mirez]

if makes you smile is say go for it.go on do it buy the switch its not tat. its a very important luxury ;) enjoy it

 

Thats why having a fluffy dice hung from your mirror is so important! ;)

 

Oh, Mirez...you might be interested in this vital item.

 

No Kids mate, hence why I've got the money to waste on vital stuff like my switch ;)

[Jayton]

No kids? You should be out in a GTI not a Shalaxham & Golf Wagon ;)

[Mirez]

No kids? You should be out in a GTI not a Shalaxham & Golf Wagon ;)

 

Pfff I have a 430Bhp Supra for my trackday fun ;)

[mikej]

I'll swap you a nice new switch for your Supra, and i'll chuck in two kids for free ! ;) Edited January 20, 2010 by mikej

[gregers]

I'll swap you a nice new switch for your Supra, and i'll chuck in two kids for free ! ;)

 

 

oh goody an auction,

 

only 2 kids,ive got 3,YOU CAN HAVE THEM. ;) ;)

[mumof4]

only 3 gregers?? :)

 

Mirez..i'll chuck in 4 kids, a handbrake cable, and a switch... for yer supra. ;)

[big_kev]

I thought the FUNK switch fitted in that position ?

 

[Mirez]

I thought the FUNK switch fitted in that position ?

 

lol, I did see the FUNK switch but I wasn't sure I wanted to go back to the 80's! There is also an ASS switch lmao :)

 

Thanks for all the offers guys, but unless the kids come with a winegum factory I'll let it go ;) they are ordered now, 9 people in total (none from here you cheapskates lol) so it worked out at

Edited January 21, 2010 by Mirez

[seatkid]

they are ordered now, 9 people in total (none from here you cheapskates lol) so it worked out at

[Mirez]

Sad people.... :)

 

Seriously? From a man with a morse code signature? ;)

[Jayton]

Mirez has a valid point there :)