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Reversing switch cam in gearbox broken?

Posted: 08 Jun 2014, 20:50
by KamperMan
1983 (i.e. early) 1.9 Water cooled T25. I have now broken two reversing light switches and it seems that the cam in the gearbox which operates the switch has actually broken and has a sharp edge which is breaking the switch domed end follower. Has anyone had the same problem and do you know of a solution other than a replacement gearbox or fitting a manual switch to turn the reversing light on which is not really a very good solution. All ideas welcome!

Re: Reversing switch cam in gearbox broken?

Posted: 09 Jun 2014, 05:41
by Aidan
swap the whole selector shaft, can be done without stripping the box

Re: Reversing switch cam in gearbox broken?

Posted: 09 Jun 2014, 08:09
by itchyfeet
No reversing light is not an mot fail, just a problem in the dark