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closet door light sw.

Both of my sliding doors have plunger type light sw. One is broken does anyone know where I might find a replacement besides FOT. Sorry I didnt take a picture but it resembles the type used in older cars.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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Reply #1 –
Joe,
 
I am pretty sure my closet lights also have an on/off switch on one end.
 
Hope yours does too.
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

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Reply #2 –
Hi Joe,

You might try looking on EBay.
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

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Joe,

You can use a proximity switch instead of a mechanical one.  If you still have the 10w bulbs you need a switch that will handle 1 amp or more.  This particular style can be wired NO or NC.

Amazon.com: Magnetic Switch: Electronics

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #4 –
Joe, my closet switches are the plunger type that turns the closet lights on/off by opening/closing the door(s).
If you go to NAPA and just ask for a switch like you have they will most likely tell you NO, they don't have it.
Tell them to look up NAPA #DJ6081  Bar code 7-07390  82520  5
Another bar code #R8868
Forgot to add--they are OEM replacement on ours--original "FOT"
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #5 –
NAPA switch
Peter and Tammy Fleming
1991 U300 GV 40 - Sold, owned for 4 years
Downsized to Roadtrek Popular 210 class B

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Mechanical switches are almost $20.  Magnetic proximity swithes are about $6.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN
 

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Reply #7 –
Thanks everyone. I purchased the one from Napa which is close to mine but not exact. Mine have a black plastic plunger which in this case broke. The new one has a metal plunger. My concern is the strength of the plunger may force the door open, we shall see. I may look and see if the old style is anywhere else in the coach and switch it out. If this switch works in your coaches it should work in mine. Thanks again. The people on this forum have saved me hours of time and money. 
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30