Hello,
I am currently building a new aluminum dashboard and want to get rid of the original switches for new toggle switches. i am only keeping the headlights and hazard features. My car is a 1980 Morris with a 1293 engine and to my knowledge everything electrical is stock.
My question is how do I know what switch to replace the headlights rocker switch.
the stock switch has 1 power ans two loads coming into the switch. but im not sure what type of toggle I need.
Amop would be 20+ to be safe. but not sure on the poles or throws..... ?
Any help on this matter would really help.
Thanks in advance
Cody
Toggle Switches
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mini420
, Mar 24 2010 09:50 PM
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Dan
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Posted 24 March 2010 - 11:20 PM
The headlamp switch needs to be a single pole, three position called an off/A/A+B. The hazard switch needs to be a 4 pole double throw changeover. There is lots of information here about toggle switches if you search. I assume you have found another way to make the brake fluid warning work because it is both legally required and an important safety device.
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backtothemini
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Posted 24 March 2010 - 11:44 PM
check out vehicle wiring products i managed to get all the right switches with absolutely 0 knowledge for the first mini i built, they do a very nice chrome push button that i used for break test light with a warning light attached,
but then my bro in law is an electrical engineer so i gave him a vission and he made it work lol!
but then my bro in law is an electrical engineer so i gave him a vission and he made it work lol!
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mini420
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Posted 25 March 2010 - 02:04 AM
sorry i need to update my profile. i moved back to the US and Im no longer in Peterborough.
I dont need to have the brake fluid warning light.
Dan - thanks for the info. that is exactly what Ive been looking for. I wasnt sure on double or single pole. thank you. also for the hazard switch info. Ive been told I wouldnt find one. after looking and asking on mini mania i only searched shortly here and got nothing. thanks again.
back - having moved back to the states i got use a company a lil closer. but I already have plety in mind and have seent he wide variety of just about everything.
just didnt know the details for the switch
shouldve came to the forum first
I dont need to have the brake fluid warning light.
Dan - thanks for the info. that is exactly what Ive been looking for. I wasnt sure on double or single pole. thank you. also for the hazard switch info. Ive been told I wouldnt find one. after looking and asking on mini mania i only searched shortly here and got nothing. thanks again.
back - having moved back to the states i got use a company a lil closer. but I already have plety in mind and have seent he wide variety of just about everything.
just didnt know the details for the switch
shouldve came to the forum first
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Posted 25 March 2010 - 08:13 AM
How about some on the group buy on the forum http://www.theminifo...x...=151209&hl=
I am planning on some of these for my car.
I am planning on some of these for my car.
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Posted 25 March 2010 - 03:30 PM
If you're getting rid of the brake fluid tester completely then at least get a fluid tester like... >clicky<
Like dan says it's important in terms of safety. You can get them much cheaper on ebay too. Might be worth putting a hidden switch and warning light as you should have the wiring already there.
Like dan says it's important in terms of safety. You can get them much cheaper on ebay too. Might be worth putting a hidden switch and warning light as you should have the wiring already there.
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