Thanks, I'll look! No parts appear broken... the plastic piece just pulled out when I tugged on the wires to disconnect them. Marv #10820 AZ-D --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Shipping Department" <shipping@...> wrote: > > Take a look at delorean.com in the tech notes. There is a section about repairing your rheostat. > It should explain how to put it back together properly. However if you've broken the black plastic > that holds the "little copper fingers" you'll probably still have improper operation. If you still need assistance feel free to contact me directly. > > > > Benjamin Shrum > DeLorean Motor Company > (281)441-2537 ext 104 > > > > --- marvhein@... wrote: > > From: "Marv Hein" <marvhein@...> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] Re: Dash Light Rheostat > Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:19:10 -0000 > > Thanks to all who responded. I'll tie those wires together! > > Cliff, you are correct in that it's not a rheostat with windings. I > just didn't know what else to call it. "Dimmer" probably would have > been more generic. > > My interest in repairing this part would just be to have it "right," > if not for me, then for some potential future owner. For me, this > location does look prime for mounting some other, to-be-defined, > more useful control in place of the dimmer! > > Since you've actually managed to get some of these working, I'd like > more info from you on the earlier questions in my original post if > you wouldn't mind emailing me off-list. Specifically, I would like > elaboration on your phrase "glue the broken shaft parts." My guess > is, if the little disc is in the proper spot and not flopping > around, the little copper wipers will work properly again. > > Marv > #10820 > AZ-D > > > > > _____________________________________________________________ > Buy and sell stocks in NFL teams! Get paid dividends every time your team wins! Free limited-time trial at http://www.AllSportsMarket.com?affiliate=1860 > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/