how to tell the difference between s4 and s5 switches? (headlight,wiper, turn signal)

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08-15-09, 11:37 AM

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how to tell the difference between s4 and s5 switches? (headlight,wiper, turn signal)

i have a big box of random switches and would like to test them and rebuild any that are not fully functional. how can the s4 and s5 switches be identified? they all look the same to me. i dont want to plug any s5 switches into my s4 and fry the dash wiring.

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08-15-09, 01:35 PM

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font/color is different on the graphics... the s4 is more orange, s5 is redder

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08-15-09, 02:45 PM

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any other way? i'm worried that some may be more faded than others. some have white sides, some black, some clear. it looks like the circuitry is the same but i havent taken them apart yet.

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08-17-09, 12:35 PM

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i looked at a known s4 and a known s5 switch and the paint/lettering on them are the exact same color. there has to be another way...

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08-25-09, 10:21 PM

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Model Numbers I think can tell. & Also I think the S4 & S5 switches do differ in circuitry (turn signal wise). S5 turn signal part number I believe is 513318.

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