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RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Windshield Wiper motors and heater fan sw itches....

2001-10-09 by David Skora

Jeff
I have at least one old Jag XJ6 sedan rocker switch. I'm not sure its a
wiper switch.
If you need it desperatly, give me your address and I'll mail it to you.
okay.
Dave (5006)

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	D. Paul Dransfield [SMTP:pauldransfield@...]
> Sent:	Tuesday, October 09, 2001 12:06 PM
> To:	MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject:	[MarcosManiacs] Re: Windshield Wiper motors and heater fan
> switches....
> 
> Jeff,
> 
> The dashboard swithes were originally fitted to a Jaguar, I believe, 
> (they may have been fitted to other cars as well) and they are almost 
> impossible to find new. I tried to get some during a trip to England 
> many years ago and found that the reference numbers had been 
> superceded a number of times and tracking them down was a time 
> consuming task.  I had the most problem with the headlight switch, 
> which used to slowly melt inside due to the high current flowing 
> through it. I was fortunate enough to locate a new one and solved the 
> melting problem by fitting a relay in the curcuit. I haven't had a 
> problem since. I digress. 
> 
> However, at the annual Ancaster British Car Flea Market and Show in 
> April, I have come across good quality second-hand switches for 
> around $10-$15. The insides of most of the switches is the same, so a 
> switch cover can be replaced by the old cover to reflect its use. If 
> you have a problem locating a switch, let me know and I'll see if I 
> can get one next April, if not before.
> 
> Regards,
> Paul Dransfield
> 
> <
> --- In MarcosManiacs@y..., "Jeff Caraway" <DovenWolf@c...> wrote:
> > I'm afraid cleaning will not fix this one.
> > When I removed the switch, I found that the back was separated and 
> the
> > contact inside used to jumper the wires was gone.
> > It may be floating around in the dash somewhere, but even so, the 
> switch
> > will not stay together. I think a new one is definitely in order.
> >  
> > Jeff
> >  
> >  
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
> > [mailto:sspalding@d...] 
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 11:08 AM
> > To: 'MarcosManiacs@y...'
> > Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Windshield Wiper motors and heater fan
> > switches....
> >  
> > Jeff
> >     I've had switch problems also, but the switches can be taken 
> apart
> > and cleaned up.  This has always worked for me though the years.  
> If you
> > do get part numbers let me know.  MOSS Motors, LTD. part number 635-
> 675
> > looks very close!
> >     Stephen Spalding
> >     #5916t
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeff Caraway [mailto:DovenWolf@c...]
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 7:51 AM
> > To: MarcosManiacs@y...
> > Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Windshield Wiper motors and heater fan
> > switches....
> > Hi All,
> > Can anyone tell me what kind of Windshield Wiper motor (MG, Triumph,
> > part#???) is used in a Marcos?
> > Mine doesn't seem to be working, and the switch has power to it as 
> well
> > as the harness plug, so I suspect it is the motor.
> > Also, my heater fan switch (the black rocker switch on the dash) is
> > busted. Can anyone tell me what type (MG, Triumph, part#???) of 
> switch
> > is used?
> >  
> > Thanks,
> > Jeff
> >   
> > 
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