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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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I have a 96 XJ Sport 4.0. I have been searching for days. I'm looking for a rear window defogger rocker switch. I have several questions. 1) I cant find a OEM replacement, i even called the dealer and they have stopped making them, so has aftermarket companies. 2) Is there a rocker switch that will plug in and snap into the bezel to kinda look OEM. 3) Can I just use any rocker switch or are there special ones for just the rear defogger to shut of after a period of time, or is there a switch somewhere else in the vehicle that does that. If i have to use a rocker from a company like daystar is there a place to buy a bezel to make it look kinda OEM. I had to special order a rear wiper rocker switch earlier. Ive even found oem fog light rocker switches. IDK what the deal is with the rear defroster rocker switch. Im trying to keep it stock looking.

I have found rockers on ebay but they look as old as the ones im replacing so who knows how long they will last.

TY for any help...

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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 10:04 AM
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I might have one or a few in my parts stash.. i'll look.
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Also, unless yours is totally melted, you can usually take them apart, clean them, add some dieletric paste and put it back together.
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Best bet is a junkyard. Tons of these switches out there.
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rmoore1031
Best bet is a junkyard. Tons of these switches out there.
Tried in my area...nope
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by carbuff
Also, unless yours is totally melted, you can usually take them apart, clean them, add some dieletric paste and put it back together.
The center of mine literally caved in(I think age and sun damage) so i cant do this either
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Couple here....http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...at=0&_from=R40
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