Starter switch loss of position bias

[Guest]

How do you upload a photo?

Paul

[Guest]

It's upside down!!!!!,again, but there you go

Paul

[MLCstag]

Hi Brian, if you are talking about the spring inside the White casing then I have a spare one,although mine doesn't quite look like yours, but you are welcome to it. I will try to put a photo of it on here.

Paul

Thank you Paul for your kind offer. Sadly it isn't the same spring and may have answered my question as to whether another switch would have the same spring The casing in my switch (Mk1) is black and this may be significant.

Thanks again Brian

[MLCstag]

Just a suggestion:-
This part might contain the spring & its pretty low cost.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER...3D271551533095

Yep thanks, I'm looking at a couple on eBay. But looking at Paul's reply (below) not sure this will work

[marshman]

What is the difference between the MK 1 and MK 2 switches? I have a couple here - the ones with the white back and the spring that is not the same as yours. Is it possible you could fit a complete mk2 switch, or use the metal housing and spring with the MK1 back?

[MLCstag]

What is the difference between the MK 1 and MK 2 switches? I have a couple here - the ones with the white back and the spring that is not the same as yours. Is it possible you could fit a complete mk2 switch, or use the metal housing and spring with the MK1 back?

Not entirely sure about the differences but believe one may be the number of connected wires (Mk1 has 6). I need to identify the Mk11 switch and look at the possibility of using one of those.IMG_7098.jpg This is the Mk1 arrangement.

[Lingen]

I think you will find that the switch terminals and wiring may differ between Mk1 and Mk2 but both switches will fit into whichever steering lock assembly you have in your car. That is to say, either lock will fit any Stag, and either switch will fit into the locks. Only the wiring differs.
Mike.

[72BLUE]

Not entirely sure about the differences but believe one may be the number of connected wires (Mk1 has 6). I need to identify the Mk11 switch and look at the possibility of using one of those.[ATTACH=CONFIG]40523[/ATTACH] This is the Mk1 arrangement.

Mk1 has 6 wires as you say, Mk2 has 4. The 2 extra ones on the MK1 are red and red/green.

MK1


Mk2



Cheers
Keith

[DJT]

Read my post on your other thread.

I don't normally promote Rimmers, but they have a switch suitable for Mk1 and they tell you how to wire it.

[MLCstag]

Read my post on your other thread.

I don't normally promote Rimmers, but they have a switch suitable for Mk1 and they tell you how to wire it.

Thanks, other than Rimmers I can't find any MkII switches. I presume the part no is 30401A?

[MLCstag]

Mk1 has 6 wires as you say, Mk2 has 4. The 2 extra ones on the MK1 are red and red/green.

MK1


Mk2



Cheers
Keith

Thanks Keith

[MLCstag]

Thanks for the help. Managed to get some 1.2mm piano wire and have wound a new spring. Switch works again! All part of the learning process and the fun of owning a classic.