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MG MGA - 5-Speed Reversing Light Switch
| I am having trouble with my plug connector for my Type 9 reversing light switch. I have been using 5 amp female bullet connectors, but they keep working loose. I have tried crimping them tighter with little success - more like total failure. Ford only seem to supply the proper socket with the complete wiring loom attached! I have thought about soldering the wires to the terminals but access for the soldering iron is the problem there. Not sure I can remove the switch with the gearbox and tunnelling installed, but will have a look at that option a bit closer tomorrow. Nothing on Ebay. Any other suggestions, other than a visit to a scrap yard? Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| I have noticed the same problem with fitting a proper female connector to the switch. The female bullet connectors just don't work. Someone makes the proper connector without a harness, just keep up the search and let us know. Don't resort to soldering yet. Scrap yard may well be the most likely and best source. Jim |
| Jim Ferguson |
| Soldered female bullet connectors to the terminals and then put bullet connectors about 4 inches down the wires. Soldered up quite easily, despite restricted access through a 1" inline hole I had previously cut in the tunnel. Working ok. Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| I have scanned the gearbox section from the Haynes Manual ' if you would like a copy please contact me off board |
| dominic clancy |
| I am having trouble with my electric windows Steve. The up and down buttons on the dash need masking to look like original! I think I am going to simply buy an SLK :) |
| Robert (Bob) Midget Turbo |
| Bob Mine won't go up either. In fact I cannot even find them. Must be inside that door panelling somewhere. Now to fix my high level stop light. They have also stopped working! Steve  |
| Steve Gyles |
| LOL |
| Robert (Bob) Midget Turbo |
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