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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Side Lights

I have a fault on my front and rear side lights/riding lights. When I move the switch to first position they do not operate. When the rocker switch is moved to second position they come on with the dipped beam headlights. Then when I move the switch back to the first position the riding lights stay on! Based on the fact they do actually turn on I assume the switch itself needs replacing. Can anyone offer advice on the solution. Many thanks. Andy
Andy Davies

I'd disconnect the switch and buzz it through with a multimeter. Sounds like either the contacts in it are worn / dirty, or it's mechanically broken.

ant
Ant Allen

Andy,
I have had this problem - mine would not come on unless you turned them on and off a couple of times quickly.

I removed the switch (noting wiring positions) the inner switch bit is pushed into the outer sleeve - the bit you see on the fascia.
I prised it apart, the rocker moves a metal plate over the contacts, mine had a lot of dried dirty grease substance that was stopping the contacts.
Once cleaned out and reassembled it worked O.K - i was not sure of what grease to use - so i used a little silcon stuff i had to hand - perhaps someone can advise what should be used.
I have bought a new one just in case it goes again !

Richard.
richard boobier

This thread was discussed between 22/02/2009 and 23/02/2009

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