Dip Switch 'repair'.

[geoberni]

Hi
So Basil's Dip Switch has been playing up a bit.
A few months ago when I was fitting the LED Headlamps I noticed that the Dip Switch didn't always change over cleanly, sometimes requiring an additional press or two in order to get the headlights back on, as they went OFF instead of changing over.

So last weekend, I stripped the dip switch down and serviced the insides before reassembling.
Thus saving around £30 for a new switch.
I've made a 2min video of what's involved for anyone who's interested.
https://youtu.be/jCTcLwJVuDs

I imaging stripping the latter style Dip Switch down would be a little more complex as the layout is different and it uses bent metal tabs rather than rivets to hold it all together; a sign of the era, as manufacturing processes were becoming less skilled and cheaper.

[oliver90owner]

I (literally) ‘liked‘ your video.

A good, simple video to ‘repair’ or service - rather than replace.

Is this one @ about half that price (delivered) no good? Likely no better and probably less durable than the originals? Are similar to originals available at £30?

https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/floor-switch

RAB

[geoberni]

I (literally) ‘liked‘ your video.

A good, simple video to ‘repair’ or service - rather than replace.

Is this one @ about half that price (delivered) no good? Likely no better and probably less durable than the originals? Are similar to originals available at £30?

https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/floor-switch

RAB

A switch is a Switch, but.... it would need quite some freckling to make it fit as the shape is very different and it has no mounting holes, so some sort of bracket would need making for it.
The latter cars have a different switch and I don't know if the wiring was still under the floor or not?

[jagnut66]

Hi Berni,
Interesting to see the inside of the dip-switch. There really isn't much to it is there. If mine plays up, after watching this, I shall certainly be pulling it apart to see if a little TLC is all that's required.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[ColinChandler]

Brilliant. Thanks for taking the time to put that all together for us.
Best wishes, Colin.