master switch security device

Post by **tonym911** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:54 pm

Anybody got any thoughts about these please?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richbrook-Maste ... 39&sr=8-41

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:01 pm

Same type of switch that I use - I find them good.

Post by **tonym911** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:01 pm

easy to install by multi-thumbed types?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:04 pm

Seems expensive - I'm sure they are available for a lot less !

Post by **tonym911** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:08 pm

Ah, good tip that, just found it at £10.99 by kp automotive, thanks.

Post by **alcro** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:37 pm

I fitted this one which I got for about a tenner from Frost. Its similar to one I fitted fourty years ago to a Mini.

It works a treat,

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Post by **tonym911** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:13 pm

Hi Al, what's that doo-hickey called?

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:59 pm

Tony, they were marketed as osmething like "discarnect" and in my opinion (my opinion only and not wishing to upset anyone) they are rubbish. The contact area breaks down over time and they cause starting / earthing problems.....

Post by **alcro** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:26 pm

PSL184 wrote:Tony, they were marketed as osmething like "discarnect" and in my opinion (my opinion only and not wishing to upset anyone) they are rubbish. The contact area breaks down over time and they cause starting / earthing problems.....

Yup thats the name Tony

But ere's the rub!! went into town last week, parked up for about five minutes and it wouldn't restart. Battery full of power, engine turned over as usual but no go. Started it by flooring the 'go faster' pedal and after several seconds it started and the immense power of the 803cc 'A' series was again available.
I've cleaned the points, plugs, checked battery conns. but no joy yet.

could PSL184 be on the ball.

what do you think guys

Al

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:32 pm

Not if it was 'turning over' - sounds like it was flooded - check the fuel level in the float bowl and/or the state of the fuel needle valve!

Post by **alcro** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:41 pm

thanks BMC, it would seem to be a fuel rather than electrical problem and I will take your advice.
thanks Al

Post by **MGFmad** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:53 pm

PSL184 wrote:Tony, they were marketed as osmething like "discarnect" and in my opinion (my opinion only and not wishing to upset anyone) they are rubbish. The contact area breaks down over time and they cause starting / earthing problems.....

I have one on my MGF (it was fitted by the last owner) and I never remove it as it has a standard fit immobiliser and if I do, I have to retune the radio, reset the phone bluetooth connection then recode the keyfob - more bother than its worth.

Every now and again, I don't get a decent power feed to the starter, it still does this even after I have cleaned the contacts on the starter - perhaps this little beastie may be the problem

I think I will remove it and see if the inermittent problem stops.

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:58 pm

Honestly, they have given me nothing but trouble in the past - I'm just passing on advice here in my own way of finding things. I use this type and have not suffered any problems..... May not be Al's issue as his looks fairly new still, but I can almost guarantee it will play up at some point in the future...

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Post by **PSL184** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:01 am

mgfmad - If you look at Al's picture there is a fused link which is supposed to maintain the low level consumption of radio codes, immobilisers etc if you remove the big knob. If the fuse is OK in yours and you are still loosing codes etc its another pointer to the whole lot packing up....

Post by **alcro** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:46 pm

mgfmad - If you look at Al's picture there is a fused link which is supposed to maintain the low level consumption of radio codes, immobilisers etc if you remove the big knob.

Yep thats right, but I've never used the fused link as I don't even have a radio as I wouldn't hear it anyway!

I've probably only removed the knurled security knob half a dozen times in 3 years with no apparent problems, but I will heed your advice PSL184 and see what happens.

thanks Al

Post by **MGFmad** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:38 pm

PSL184 wrote:mgfmad - If you look at Al's picture there is a fused link which is supposed to maintain the low level consumption of radio codes, immobilisers etc if you remove the big knob. If the fuse is OK in yours and you are still loosing codes etc its another pointer to the whole lot packing up....

I noticed that - mine was fitted by the previous owner and there is no fusible link

It might be worth fitting one - I guess is must have a low amp rating - perhaps 5amp.

Post by **PSL184** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:40 pm

I think its even less than that. Its only cause is to run clocks and keep memories for radio codes, immobilisers etc. If you try and pull any amount of current the fuse just blows.....