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Old 07-13-2013, 07:58 AM   #1
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Stopped by dealership today. Confirmed the difference between the two part numbers, one being -99 and the other 00+. I have a 2000, so of course, it could go either way, so I'm gonna have to take it loose to see what I have. For shigrins, I asked him what that switch costs and he says $110!!! yikes. He said "Yea, the prices go up every 2 weeks. Been like that for years now" (something to that effect). Good to know... that's why i'll keep supporting our vendors online!!

Now, I'm having a real hard time finding that 00+ part number online to purchase. 986.613.799.00

Where's the cheapest place online to get that one?
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Old 07-13-2013, 08:35 AM   #2
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Im not sure why you are even looking to replace that switch , but anyway , Your dealer is ripping you off !!!
It is a $70 part collected at the counter (minus my pca discount)
Or a 55 buck part if I order online and pay at the counter . ( I'm only 15 mins away so never pay for delivery)

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Old 07-13-2013, 02:51 PM   #3
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wow that's crazy! well I knew he sounded high on the price (which is why I passed on it), but sheesh!!

Was looking to replace as it was a cheaper/easier fix than the transmission stuff under the clamshell. Going through process of elimination with all the parts of the system...

I STILL have not managed to get the convertible top light to come on no matter what. I guess my next step is to crack open that driver's side top transmission and see if something isn't right. I managed to break the little clips on the courtesy light above the rearview mirror when taking apart that latch assembly.. ugh...

I did confirm I have the "B version" setup though. Is it dumb to just purchase a new/used left transmission and swap it out? I've run out of things to check.

EDIT: I tried to look at that switch without taking the two little gold "clips" off, but never saw a part number on it?? I can't tell if I need the -99 one or the 00+ one (i have a '00 though).
EDIT 2: Also, that is corrosion on each end of the two strips. I scraped it off and cleaned both real well. Checked continuity of each strip with a multimeter and reinstalled, but didn't seem to help at all.
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Old 07-13-2013, 02:54 PM   #4
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Have you checked the bulb ?
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