Black Switch Blocks... What Models??

[1991_Vn2nV]

Im searching for some switch blocks to suit a level 3 dash, as in the left one with trip computer buttons and right side with cruise control buttons. But I really want black ones, not grey, so what models came out with the black?

Im presuming VQ statesmans.. some VP Calais'... But what exact models? Anyone know?

[fu2]

all vps have black switch block so you probaly want calais or berlina LX ones. also VQ series 2's probally have them but not 100% sure

[1991_Vn2nV]

Ahh cheers man That should make the search a little easier.

[Full Spectrum]

Also how they say VN-VP switches for calais, They do get it wrong with that.
My car had a VN light switch and the dash lights didn't work, Changed too a VP they came on..
VN and VP L3 have different dimmers VN left switch VP right switch, So unless it's wired too them they might have the same problems as i did?.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Ohhh ok... Maybe I should just get grey ones then lol You got a pic of your buttons man?

[Keesh]

Also how they say VN-VP switches for calais, They do get it wrong with that.
My car had a VN light switch and the dash lights didn't work, Changed too a VP they came on..
VN and VP L3 have different dimmers VN left switch VP right switch, So unless it's wired too them they might have the same problems as i did?.

thats not right.. theyre the same, i suspect one was faulty.. you cant get vn grey ones anymore, they all supercede to the black vp ones with black decals. theyre not cheap to buy new and are rare at the wreckers.. the calais have all the buttons, theres the ecec luxury pack that has cruise control on the one side.

[Full Spectrum]

Ohhh ok... Maybe I should just get grey ones then lol You got a pic of your buttons man?

First is VP Right, 2nd VP left, 3rd VN Right.

thats not right.. theyre the same, i suspect one was faulty.. you cant get vn grey ones anymore, they all supercede to the black vp ones with black decals. theyre not cheap to buy new and are rare at the wreckers.. the calais have all the buttons, theres the ecec luxury pack that has cruise control on the one side.

Give me more credit then that. Do you think i wouldn't have tested other switches before we found the right one a VP one. I might have only had the car 1 week back then when this happened but it didn't take long too spot the problem was it wasn't a VP switch, And we soon stopped wasting money on clusters and switches and changed it too a VP one. Problem solved.
Think about it, On the right side you have on the VP a dimmer button, On the VN it's hazzard button, So that wire and plug that goes into the side switch is set for the Hazzards on the VN. But with the VP it's the dimmer for the dash lights. See why it didn't work. The Dimmer is on the left side on VN's and they are both wired accordingly.

[Keesh]

im sure level 3 is the same.. we need a level 3 vp pic.. heres mine anyway!

[Keesh]

while your going black you mite want to get a vr-vx style indicator stalk.. they fit right in and look mad, and operate alot smoother

[fu2]

yeah the vp switches are different to the vn ones. event with the l3 controls, the dimmer is on the left side and hazards are on the right (with vps)

[Full Spectrum]

Yep that's it, I don't have the buttons yet but i was told too not get VN one's for the LV3 cluster.

[fu2]

i had to get a new headlight switch the other day, mine also has the cruise control buttons (being a berlina). theres a definete difference through the whole range of button blocks

[Full Spectrum]

They seem so similar but are so different in a couple of buttons. That's why on ebay when i see the buttons going and they say VN-VP i think don't be fooled unless you change wires they wont work 100%.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Hmmm... I think I will go grey VN ones off Ebay.... And the idea about the VT/VX indicator stalk is awesome! I'll grab one from a wreckers and swap em over I think

[fnlow1]

Dunno if Im a bit late but here is RHS switch block VP Calais S2 Black

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...w/DSCF1615.jpg

And LHS

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...w/DSCF1616.jpg



Interestingly the antenna up and down buttons do not work... when i pulled it apart there werent even the correct wires there to wire it up.... however i remember reading that they are only hooked up on a Berlina because the Calais radio does it automatically..... well something along those lines

[1991_Vn2nV]

Does that mean you have no dimmer switch because of the security button?

[fu2]

the dimmer switch is a leaver on the right hand side. basically lets u have more control on the brightness

[fnlow1]

^^^^ What he said. Its similar to the wiper speed switch on the LHS only the dimmer is on the RHS

[1991_Vn2nV]

Wait.. Thats for the headlights though? lol im confused

[fnlow1]

fu2 do your antenna up and down buttons work out of interest?

[fnlow1]

holdon will post up some err edited pics in a min...


here

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...low/RHSmod.jpg


Enjoy!

[fnlow1]

Making more sense now?

[fu2]

they used to work until my motor blew up. i have heard that if you have an after market motor i have heard that the arial buttons dont work

[Keesh]

um i rekn if you have the vn wiring loom, stick to vn blocks! this is interesting cause i always thought they were the same! but the new indicator stalk looks mad.. ill get a pic up in a min!

[Keesh]

Yep that's it, I don't have the buttons yet but i was told too not get VN one's for the LV3 cluster.

the cluster hasnt got anything to do with it, its just that the loom to the block im sure.. i had a level 3 vn cluster in mine and vn blocks, now i have a level 3 cluster out of a vp 5L and run my vn blocks on it and it works fine.. i think the hazard was relocated to the other side as like a safety standard that might have been introduced.. dunno