RedDog382

I am working to secure a source for replacement buttons on the trim tab switches. Mine are badly yellowed from sun exposure in Arizona where my 382 was previously owned. New switch assemblies retail over $40.00 each from Formula. Buttons are available directly from Honeywell for about $6.50 each in white, black, red, blue, green, and yellow.

I have noticed discoloration of several others in pics here and thought I would check if anyone else is interested in ordering replacements.

There was a change in the switches sometime after '99 and the replacement buttons are different on the new style. I will try to find when the change was made.

RD

t500hps

I may be interested because I have the same problem. The 3 sets (6 individual) switches for tab, trim, etc on my new ride (98 312) are yellowed as well as the steering wheel. If you can get these for $6.50 each in white I'm all in. At $40.00 each I'll keep my eyes out across the water. Let me know what you find out.....Thanks for thinking of the fellow Formula owners!

PhantomChaos

RdDog

I'll do that......white is what I need. I was going to replace them and look for a place to get them, but if you have that already figured out, let me know! I'm a 2001.

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RedDog382

Check out Honeywell website "switches and controls" section. TP series if I remember correctly. I spoke with them today to get prices. I need to go back in and ID nearest retailer in my area. My switches are discontiuned with a new replacement. But it appears the buttons are still available and just need to pop old ones off, snap new ones on.

PhantomChaos

Are you saying the "caps" snap on/off from the switch body?

PhantomChaos

Hmmmmmmmmmm........getting a lot of dead link for Honeywell switches...

t500hps

I finally found the page I believe you were refering to. Now I just need to figure out which ones are the replacement switches.
Thanks.
Russ C.

http://catalog.sensing.honeywell.com...,143462,143464

RedDog382

Yes ,this is the site link. Click on "Interactive Catalogue Home", then "Toggle and Rocker Switches", then "TP Series". You will find switch and button diagrams and part numbers. Switch model number is located on the side of the switch ... you may need to remove it from the panel to read. Model off my '99 is 2TP38-7 (discontinued). I have six new assemblies at home I ordered from Formula I would like to return ... I will check part number and post.

RedDog382

Nort,

Yes. If your switch is model 2TP38-7, the "cap" or button is just pressed on and held in place by two dimples on each side of the rocker. You could probably just put a spring hook under the button and pop it off without even having to pull the panel up.

The new design looks like its a little more complicated (progress, right?). I do not yet know when the change was made, but I'm looking into it.

RedDog382

Dominant boat color and bezels are red. I'm thinking of going with the red buttons so they don't turn yellow again. What do you guys think?