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ka4phx · 02-11-2017, 05:53 PM

90 Sedan 5MT, with a persistent problem of faulty dimmer/illumination controller, which kaputs both dash and tail lights, as some of you know.

I am simply unable to find a replacement anywhere. What can I do?

sam o nela · 02-11-2017, 09:26 PM

Junk yard is probably your best bet

paulo57509 · 02-12-2017, 12:15 AM

I occasionally see these on ebay. I usually buy all of them if the seller has bundled them. I bought a broken IP shroud in order to get the last set of switches.

AcuraG1Coupe · 02-12-2017, 07:22 PM

I have one from my 1987 coupe available. Not sure if they are the same.

paulo57509 · 02-13-2017, 06:27 PM

Just a thought...have you tried cleaning it? I don't like spraying chemicals into switches but this may help. There is special cleaner/sprays for switches that won't attack plastic. Some of them have lube in them (some Radio Shack products) which attracts grime so use it sparingly if you go this route.

http://www.crcindustries.com/product...-oz-05101.html

Mine has dead spots in it when I turn the knob. I just twist the knob back and forth and it clears up the problem, temporarily.

02-11-2017, 05:53 PM	#1
ka4phx Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: PHX Posts: 21 '90 ACURA Legend Sedan Base Model Real Name: Dilip	Need Advice for Dimmer / Illumination Controller 90 Sedan 5MT, with a persistent problem of faulty dimmer/illumination controller, which kaputs both dash and tail lights, as some of you know. I am simply unable to find a replacement anywhere. What can I do?

02-12-2017, 12:15 AM	#3
paulo57509 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 807	I occasionally see these on ebay. I usually buy all of them if the seller has bundled them. I bought a broken IP shroud in order to get the last set of switches. __________________ '87 L-Coupe 5-Speed Stock; Few Mods 445K Miles - original engine and drivetrain.

02-13-2017, 06:27 PM	#5
paulo57509 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 807	Just a thought...have you tried cleaning it? I don't like spraying chemicals into switches but this may help. There is special cleaner/sprays for switches that won't attack plastic. Some of them have lube in them (some Radio Shack products) which attracts grime so use it sparingly if you go this route. http://www.crcindustries.com/product...-oz-05101.html Mine has dead spots in it when I turn the knob. I just twist the knob back and forth and it clears up the problem, temporarily. __________________ '87 L-Coupe 5-Speed Stock; Few Mods 445K Miles - original engine and drivetrain.

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