Greenfieldja Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) I pulled apart my fog lamp switch, from my 96 legacy outback, to try to figure out how to replace the tiny bulbs in it. Well...it exploded into pieces on my workbench. I tried to put it back together as best I could but it does not click in/click out. Anyone have any experience taking these apart and putting them back together? or... Does anyone have an extra one lying around that I can replace mine with? The stealership wants over $45 for a new one. I believe the switch is the same for Legacy/Outback model years 1995-1999. The subaru part number is 83001AC020. Any help would be greatly appreciated. -Jeff jffgreenfield<at>gmail<dot>com Edited February 12, 2009 by Greenfieldja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I've replaced a bulb in various switches in previous Subies, a 97 and an 02, but it was years ago. You don't give us a year, and that would help. someone might have the info for you. Your best bet may be to pull one from a wrecked car. It certainly won't cost $40. Did you try on eBay? Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 look in the for sale section and / or post in the wanted section. there's a 97 parts post in stuff for sale. when the spring comes out of a mechanical device, it's just like letting the smoke out of an electrical device, it's dead. somebody here has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfieldja Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 gbhrps... Thanks for reminding me about not indicating what model/year I have. I have edited my original post to reflect this information. Thanks. -Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 The following errors occurred with your submission: Greenfieldja has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space. YES! '88 XT6 can you provide link to old post? While looking for info about replacing my fog light switch, I came across a post of yours stating you have/had one available. The post was a bit dated but I figured I would give it a shot anyway and ask: Do you still have this switch available? if so, can you tell me from what model and year it is from? I am looking to replace the switch in my 96 legacy outback. I believe the switch was the same for 95-99 model years for legacy and legacy outbacks. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, -Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I have several if you need on, $10 shipped. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123c Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I've rebuilt various switches in the past, with great luck, however never rebuilt a switch like yours. As for the bulbs, those are a pain, the first time I replaced one, it took a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash321 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I just did this on my 98 lego outback to the cruise an hazard switches. Super simple to replace. the sockets simple screw out 1/8 of a turn and pop out. The hardest part was finding the bulbs. Radio shack didn't even have them????????????? Even had the part # some of other posts contained and the guy looked at me as if I had lobsters crawling out of my ears! A local stereo shop in town had what I needed. Works great now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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