Which switch-pack is correct for a LHD vehicle?

Rover_416 · 11th March 2024, 06:27

Dear forum members,

I hope you can help me with my problem.

Unfortunately the lumbar support can no longer be adjusted on the driver's side electric seat. I have taken the facade off of the side of the seat and can see that it is the plastic peg on the switch pack, which has snapped at its base. I have tried sticking it back in place with some strong adhesive, however this did not work.

I am now trying to buy a new switch pack, but I am not sure whether I can just purchase one from Rimmer Brothers and fit it.

According to their website, part number: YUB100940PUY is for RHD vehicles. If this part is used on both sides, however, then technically I should also be able to use it for my vehicle.

I would greatly appreciate any help or insight on this matter, so that I can resume enjoying this excellent machine! At the moment its like I'm driving in a half-eclined dentist's chair!

Regards,
Dan

Dorchester2 · 11th March 2024, 07:33

Hello Dan,
Some websites you may search into
Allbrit (Germany)
Damen & Kroes (Holland)
Oliveira & Valentim (Portugal)
I tried for you but to no avail for that piece: Switch pack-seat adjust driver.
Another solution would be going at a scrapper's but little chance you can find many in Switzerland (like me in France!).
I hope that in this club full of knowledge somebody may give you a solution.
I can't ascertain you that a RHD mechanism could be fitted in a LHD car.
Good luck.
Arnaud

vitesse · 11th March 2024, 08:41

I had a similar issue with that peg but on the passenger's side. I drilled a small hole in the peg and base, heated a stiff piece of wire (TIG welding wire) into the hole and the functionality was restored. I might also have added a drop of Gorilla Glue but as it was some years ago I can't really remember.

Good luck

vilas66 · 11th March 2024, 10:15

Speaking for the 8 way driver switch they are different (see picture attached).
I have two LHD vehicles and a RHD one for spares and they are different. Will have a look for You if someone is selling the LHD one, new or used, otherwise the scrapyard option but I doubt will sell the switch only.. let me see...

vilas66 · 11th March 2024, 10:26

One for You my friend...
https://ovoko.fr/chercher?q=JLT9058&...NjM2MC4wLjAuMA..

It seems in Lithuania but, no problem I used this site in the past and was Ok

Rover_416 · 13th March 2024, 10:12

Wow, thanks for all of your help!

@vilas66

Thanks for finding me the part. I don't have seat memory on my car at the moment, but if I were to just fit this switch pack, would it then work? Would I be able to save my seating positions?

@vitesse

Thank you for your reply. If I can't get a replacement switch pack, then I will use your method and just fix it like you said. I remember fixing the fan switch on my 416 si auto, which was just three wires of varying diameter, and I was able to just solder a new bit of wire on! I like these simple fixes, so I will keep hold of it.

@Dorchester2

Thank you as well. I will contact Allbrit and ask them if the parts can be interchanged. I just wanted to know whether there are two types of switch pack, but sending them an email is no problem.

I will let you all know about any further developements.

Regards,
Dan

vilas66 · 14th March 2024, 17:30

I suppose is not only the switch that you need for seat memory....

Rover_416 · 26th March 2024, 11:02

Hello everyone.

A quick update on the situation.
After having done a lot of searching, I wasn't able to find the part I was looking for. I asked RimmerBros whether the part they had for sale would also fit my car, but they replied that it wouldn't.

AllBrit seemed to also not have the part I was looking for.

So in the end I just purchased an old chair valance complete with switch pack and switches. The only difference is, that this part has the memory buttons on it. I am not sure whether the memory will work (I highly doubt it, you most likely need different motors which can sense the position of the drive shaft etc...), but I quite certain that the switchpack will be able to control the lumbar and base adjustment of the driver's chair.

I have taken the 75 on a few trips now and I couldn't be happier with it. It is an absolute joy to drive, its quick (some times a bit too quick...) it gets good fuel economy on longer trips with the cruise control on, and it is soooooo comfortable!

Anyway, I'll post again as soon as the part has arrived.

11th March 2024, 06:27	#1
Rover_416 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Buttikon Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which switch-pack is correct for a LHD vehicle? Dear forum members, I hope you can help me with my problem. Unfortunately the lumbar support can no longer be adjusted on the driver's side electric seat. I have taken the facade off of the side of the seat and can see that it is the plastic peg on the switch pack, which has snapped at its base. I have tried sticking it back in place with some strong adhesive, however this did not work. I am now trying to buy a new switch pack, but I am not sure whether I can just purchase one from Rimmer Brothers and fit it. According to their website, part number: YUB100940PUY is for RHD vehicles. If this part is used on both sides, however, then technically I should also be able to use it for my vehicle. I would greatly appreciate any help or insight on this matter, so that I can resume enjoying this excellent machine! At the moment its like I'm driving in a half-eclined dentist's chair! Regards, Dan

11th March 2024, 07:33	#2
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	Hello Dan, Some websites you may search into Allbrit (Germany) Damen & Kroes (Holland) Oliveira & Valentim (Portugal) I tried for you but to no avail for that piece: Switch pack-seat adjust driver. Another solution would be going at a scrapper's but little chance you can find many in Switzerland (like me in France!). I hope that in this club full of knowledge somebody may give you a solution. I can't ascertain you that a RHD mechanism could be fitted in a LHD car. Good luck. Arnaud __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s

11th March 2024, 10:26	#5
vilas66 Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, CDTi Tourer, Saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ROME Posts: 216 Thanks: 60 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	One for You my friend... https://ovoko.fr/chercher?q=JLT9058&...NjM2MC4wLjAuMA.. It seems in Lithuania but, no problem I used this site in the past and was Ok __________________ Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer (Two), Contemporary SE Saloon and (** most of all ) Wolseley 6/99 and SD1 2000 owner Regular Member**

14th March 2024, 17:30	#7
vilas66 Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, CDTi Tourer, Saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ROME Posts: 216 Thanks: 60 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	I suppose is not only the switch that you need for seat memory.... __________________ Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer (Two), Contemporary SE Saloon and (** most of all ) Wolseley 6/99 and SD1 2000 owner Regular Member** Last edited by vilas66; 14th March 2024 at 17:45..

11th March 2024, 08:41	#3
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,534 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	I had a similar issue with that peg but on the passenger's side. I drilled a small hole in the peg and base, heated a stiff piece of wire (TIG welding wire) into the hole and the functionality was restored. I might also have added a drop of Gorilla Glue but as it was some years ago I can't really remember. Good luck

13th March 2024, 10:12	#6
Rover_416 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Buttikon Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow, thanks for all of your help! @vilas66 Thanks for finding me the part. I don't have seat memory on my car at the moment, but if I were to just fit this switch pack, would it then work? Would I be able to save my seating positions? @vitesse Thank you for your reply. If I can't get a replacement switch pack, then I will use your method and just fix it like you said. I remember fixing the fan switch on my 416 si auto, which was just three wires of varying diameter, and I was able to just solder a new bit of wire on! I like these simple fixes, so I will keep hold of it. @Dorchester2 Thank you as well. I will contact Allbrit and ask them if the parts can be interchanged. I just wanted to know whether there are two types of switch pack, but sending them an email is no problem. I will let you all know about any further developements. Regards, Dan

26th March 2024, 11:02	#8
Rover_416 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Buttikon Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello everyone. A quick update on the situation. After having done a lot of searching, I wasn't able to find the part I was looking for. I asked RimmerBros whether the part they had for sale would also fit my car, but they replied that it wouldn't. AllBrit seemed to also not have the part I was looking for. So in the end I just purchased an old chair valance complete with switch pack and switches. The only difference is, that this part has the memory buttons on it. I am not sure whether the memory will work (I highly doubt it, you most likely need different motors which can sense the position of the drive shaft etc...), but I quite certain that the switchpack will be able to control the lumbar and base adjustment of the driver's chair. I have taken the 75 on a few trips now and I couldn't be happier with it. It is an absolute joy to drive, its quick (some times a bit too quick...) it gets good fuel economy on longer trips with the cruise control on, and it is soooooo comfortable! Anyway, I'll post again as soon as the part has arrived.