7 replies to this topic

[steve1978]

Hi all, my high low beam just flops in to high beam. I’ve had a look and the plastic clip just seems to have lost its stiffness.

Is it a whole new stalk that’s needed or anyone know if just the clip can be replaced?

[Ethel]

I guess it's just reached the end of its fatigue cycles, pretty impressive if it's original. I suppose you could try to give it some external assistance (laggy band?), but it could be time to replace it - bet it doesn't last as long, unless you can find a new old stock gem.

[imack]

There's a NOS one on ebay at the moment.
https://www.ebay.co....emis&media=COPY

[steve1978]

So update. I bought a new old stock Lucas stalk and harness. Happy days. Question I have now though is about the connector block. I haven’t had a good look but where about is it on the mk2? 

the wire doesn’t look very long so kind if wondering if I need to cut and strip then solder them in.

[humph]

All the wiring, including the connector, should be hidden inside your plastic steering column cowl. Should be no need to lengthen any wiring.

[imack]

Under the dash by the steering column mounting bracket.

[Ethel]

It looks like some punters are flogging them without the connector housings. Possibly not actually NOS, or for a different model. If it has the same metal connectors you should be able to free the housing from the old switch's wiring with a small instrument screwdriver inserted to hold down the retaining tang.

[steve1978]

Great news. Stalk changed. 10 minute job. All working like new. Made up