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under dash switch
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:03 pm
by robandsophie
Hi,
just fitted new choke cable, and stupidly broke the under dash switch (the one that turn speedo light on and off)

. I cannot find a new one to replace it. If I solder the three red wires connected into the switch will that be ok (as i'm guessing they make a circuit when the switch is used)? Rather than replace the switch.
Thanks as always for any advice
Rob
Re: under dash switch
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:34 pm
by firedrake1942
Bull motif have them at £20.00 Part No: SWH129S but second hand,
CW have them at £22.50
Someone must have them cheaper - Autojumble ??
Re: under dash switch
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:56 pm
by LouiseM
Re: under dash switch
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:03 pm
by les
If two wires go to one side of switch and one to the other side, I see no reason why you cannot join them up, In effect doing what the switch did. Insulate the wires well though, by using a connector block or as you suggest soldering and insulating tape.
Re: under dash switch
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:59 am
by Trickydicky
Re: under dash switch
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:23 am
by firedrake1942
Would not have thought of looking there ! a) available and b) cheap albeit some soldering required.
Re: under dash switch
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 5:41 pm
by robandsophie
Thanks everyone, went down solder and insulation tape route. Worked a treat.
