oxford heated grips controller

[gnm]

can anyone advise if an oxford v8 control box will replace a v5? as there does not seem to be any v5 boxes for sale.

[noggythenog]

Any pics of a V5???

[midden]

If the v5 is the rotary switch  and the v8 the push button switch I'm told they are interchangeable

[nick crisp]

V5 is the old 2 button switch. V6 is the slightly less old 3 button switch. Either can be replaced with the V8, you just don't have a separate control box. Rotary switch is from the custom set.

[gnm]

thanks for that they do look similar just didnt want to buy v8 if it wouldnt work

[noggythenog]

I've got one o those that i just stripped off my bike but how reliable they are i dont know becse obviously you're replacing it for a reason.

[gnm]

think its probably down to the age of it sometimes works sometimes wont. only about £28 for new v8 so will go for that. thanks to all for your help.

[mtread]

Often it's those dodgy connectors rather than the unit. Having said that, the v8 unit is very good so a well worth swap

[b1k3rdude]

If the v5 is the rotary switch  and the v8 the push button switch I'm told they are interchangeable

Correct! Because I have done just that.

Also dont bother with Oxford and thier stupid prices. The DrBike Unit is a direct replacement at a fraction of the cost and it is a rotary unit! I can provide pics!