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carthago ian
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Hazard warning switch

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Hi all .. My to do list.... is the hazard warning light switch . When I push the switch to operate the flashers the switch needs a couple off
pushes to operate .. So has any body took this flasher switch to bits then cleaned the contacts : I am sure there are new ones to be had
but this is more fun .. Cheers

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New ones aren't available, so if it is broken, you may aswell try to fix it ! They're fiddly inside, I'd try some non invasive contact cleaning spray first and just douse it, before taking it apart. My headlight switch exploded into a hundred pieces when I opened that up. Woops!
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Re: Hazard warning switch

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slowcoach wrote:New ones aren't available, so if it is broken, you may aswell try to fix it ! They're fiddly inside, I'd try some non invasive contact cleaning spray first and just douse it, before taking it apart. My headlight switch exploded into a hundred pieces when I opened that up. Woops!
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I have spare switches in the shed im sure, pm if needed :)
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Ok I may need you as a back up plan B ... I have contact spray but the urge to take the switch is nagging at me :D

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Easy to do, just make sure the spring doesn't fly off onto the carpet monster, usually just needs the hardened grease removing and a fibreglass pencil clean up of the contacts.
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Re: Hazard warning switch

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Thanks Bigherb .. I took the switch apart it looked just like the one in the photo, bit of spray & a fibre pen
put it back together .. Brilliant it works perfect .. So whats next :D

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