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Old 07-22-2007, 07:05 PM   #1
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Angry broken ceiling light toggle switch

Hi Folks,
Can anyone shed light on how to remove/repair/open a ceiling light toggle switch? today I switched it on, and am unable to toggle it off. I had to remove the cover and remove the bulbs so that it would not drain my battery.

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Old 07-22-2007, 07:11 PM   #2
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Any chance you can post a photo of the offending switch....
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Old 07-22-2007, 07:56 PM   #3
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Smile picture of stuck switch

Thanks for the quick reply.
Am attaching a picture of the switch..
The base (touching the ceiling) is a slightly darker shade then the toggle and its surround.

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slide something flat and thin behind the large outer cover and GENTLY pry the cover away from the switch section. This will expose the switch it's self, which is fasten to a bracket of sorts. From there you can fix and/or replace. Be gentle and go slow.
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Old 07-23-2007, 02:53 PM   #5
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Thanks for the quick reply.
Am attaching a picture of the switch..
The base (touching the ceiling) is a slightly darker shade then the toggle and its surround.

Bob and Gail
Unfortunately, that switch has not been available from Airstream for some time.

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Old 07-23-2007, 03:15 PM   #6
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Thanks for the quick reply.
Am attaching a picture of the switch..
The base (touching the ceiling) is a slightly darker shade then the toggle and its surround.

Bob and Gail
Lucky you - I have a couple you may have - The outer frame measures 2 and 1/4 by 1 and 3/8ths inch. No lettering on toggle. PM me an address and I'll send them to you.
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