Topic: Rear Window Defroster Switch
in Forum: C3 Electrical
I don't have the diagram for the plug positions, but I can tell you this:
Ornage black wire is the 30 amp fuse hot at all times
Pink black wire is the 20 amp fuse hot with key on
Purple wire is output to rear defogger
Black wire is the switch ground.
Hope this helps.
Hate to say it. But the rear window defroster switch in your '82 is different than the '80 and older. My '81 has the 2nd design rectangular switch, the same as on your '82. The indicator light is in the tip of the switch lever. Amber in color.
The 1st design is more square with the indicator light on the body of the switch. I believe the indicator light is green.
Nobody repro's the 2nd design. I've searched high and low. Mine didn't work. I came across one at a swap meet. $75 used. 1yr guarantee. I bought it, and use it very sparingly during the fall. If you find a NOS switch, expect to pay upwards of $200+.
Hope your's works ok!
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When I needed a carburetor kick-up solenoid for my '78, it's an obsolete part...no longer available. My local dealer did a search and came up with a list of about a half dozen dealers that still had the part in inventory. I called one and their parts guy was so happy to get rid of the two solenoids gathering dust on his shelf, he sold me both for $20 each when they retailed for $90 each!
Try your local dealer and see if you can do the same. Even a dealer can surprise you every now and then.