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Old 08-28-2021, 04:01 PM   #1
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Southwind remote genset start rocker switch sourcing?

I could not find this new/used anywhere. The closest I could find so far is a carling contura X but still not the same thing. I'd rather not have to rewire if possible as this has a plug and separate light harness for the light when genset is running. I will probably take mine apart at some point and see if I can rebuild or clean it but until I know i can find another one I don't want to potentially break this one. Sure I could wire some other switch in but it wouldn't match the others.

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That would be a SWF brand switch made in Germany. They still exist, as they were used in busses. You can try on eBay, and or
https://mpparts.com/part/swf-511-138...-switch-511138

Just match up the wiring schematic and you are good.
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That would be a SWF brand switch made in Germany. They still exist, as they were used in busses. You can try on eBay, and or
https://mpparts.com/part/swf-511-138...-switch-511138

Just match up the wiring schematic and you are good.
Thanks, they're she proud of that switch at $71. There are no schematics on the switch there, not even sure if it's momentary or a SPDT. Will have to research that some. Did busses have generators or are those lighted icons removable?

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Finally got that switch removed and disassembled. The contacts are as clean as the day it left the factory. Also tested w/ meter and continuity is still fine which again makes me feel my issue was not the switch in my case (I have a whole separate thread on that so won't bore anyone). With that said when I pulled the switch it was functioning again so perhaps there is some weird thing going on w/ the spring that pushes the contacts together during momentary activation. The PN on my switch is 511.066 and seems non existent when googling for it.

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