Window switches from British parts
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OEM ones turn up on ebay pretty regularly, Brinny. I have bought quite a few things from this guy and he is pretty genuine and helpful.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ...IAAOxymcdRiKeg
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ...IAAOxymcdRiKeg
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Lesson learned.
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OEM ones turn up on ebay pretty regularly, Brinny. I have bought quite a few things from this guy and he is pretty genuine and helpful.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ...IAAOxymcdRiKeg
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ...IAAOxymcdRiKeg
I'm curious if these present day OEM replacements are the same/better/worse that what Jaguar was offering 15-20-30 years ago.
The details are foggy but I recall reading, quite a number of years ago, that Jaguar had partnered with a major aftermarket parts vendor (Eurospares?) to handle much of the replacement parts supply for many older models. In other words, this outside company is contracting for and acquiring parts on Jaguar's behalf. Jaguar itself is one step removed. So, the Jaguar boxed/branded parts you buy today may be sourced entirely differently that they might have been ages ago when Jaguar itself was more involved in the process
If time allows I'll try to find the info
Cheers
DD
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To update an old thread...
I finally figured out how to make the URO plastic clipped window switch fit the bezel! The clips need to be heated. I use a heater for shrink tubing and it gets the plastic just soft enough that it will indeed fit into the bezel. I had previously tried forcing a cold (or room temperature) switch through the bezel and ended up destroying the bezel.
At $12/pop, I'll see how long it lasts, but sat that price price point, it's certainly worth the gamble.
I finally figured out how to make the URO plastic clipped window switch fit the bezel! The clips need to be heated. I use a heater for shrink tubing and it gets the plastic just soft enough that it will indeed fit into the bezel. I had previously tried forcing a cold (or room temperature) switch through the bezel and ended up destroying the bezel.
At $12/pop, I'll see how long it lasts, but sat that price price point, it's certainly worth the gamble.
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