Light switch connections ???

Post by **shoebone** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:02 pm

OOOOOPs, 71 pickup, ... I have to replace the side/head light switch, removed the old one, wait for next day delivery of new item, and now realise that I made no note of which wire goes to which terminal ... terminals used on the switch are numbered 1,4,6,7 and 8. so if anyone could tell me which terminal and what colour ??? Many thanks..........

Post by **mike.perry** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:42 pm

Term 1 = red/green to fuse then red to side lights etc
Term 4 = brown/blue feed from control box
Term 8 = blue to dip switch
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
Ref BMC Workshop Manual P. N44

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:15 pm

Mine is wired so the first position brings on the headlamps and side lamps) - second position is only sidelamps. Makes it easier to 'flash' the headlamps - especially if left in the Main position!

Post by **shoebone** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:34 pm

Many thanks guys, and what a good idea about connecting to make it easier to flash, I may have to steal that idea.....