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MG MGA - Wanted, turn signal switch

Hi folks. My friend Terry asked me to post this message for him. He is looking for an MGA turn signal switch in working or repairable condition. His car is missing a proper switch, and has a non stock 3 position toggle switch, (on off on) as a temporary work around. If someone has an old turn signal switch they want to part with at a reasonable price, please let me know. Thanks! glennsmga@operamail.com
Glenn

Hi Glenn , there is always a repro one on ebay -at the moment there are two - they tend to go for around the £50 mark so they are a bit steep - not sure how good they are as they are made in China I think - has anybody out there actually bought one that they can vouch for? cheers Cam
Cam Cunningham

Cam/Glenn,

I installed the Moss repro about 3 years ago, and it has not given me any problems since.

Regards,

Joe
Joe Cook

If I could find repair kits I would have a couple extra switches. Unfortunately I can't, so I don't.
Steve Simmons

Glenn

I am surprised with you and Terry. I would have thought that a yoghurt pot, elastic band, a candle, a length of Mig welding wire and you would be up and running in no time at all!

Steve
Steve Gyles

Hi Steve!


There is clearly a very serious hitch
In finding a used turn signal switch

These switches are quite pricey new
So much so that Terry will just stew

Then, an idea Steve Gyles had
But his solution was pretty bad

Why not build a new signal switch
An MG owner would not have to be rich

Components: yogurt pot, elastic band, mig wire, and candle
Sounds like something my friend Terry can easily handle

Terry the craftsman can construct almost anything
He is almost the MGA component fabrication king

All he needs is the correct stuff
Along with dimensions, this is enough

So perhaps our buddy Mr. Gyles would be so kind
As to supply the working drawings, to eliminate this bind



Glenn
Glenn

Glenn

You're back. The snow must be falling! Like Cam, I will keep a look out for a switch. I think a working repro is better than a poem!!

Congratulations to Canada on your Curling gold just won while typing and watching TV.

Steve
Steve Gyles

well done with the poem Glenn - took you less than 2 hours - I am impressed cheers Cam
Cam Cunningham

Glenn - there is a turn switch on ebay now with 2 days left (ebay item number - 4616216376 )and up to £12-50. Cheers Cam
Cam Cunningham

Hi Steve. Thanks for the congratulations on the Canadian Olympic Gold medal in curling. Canada is doing OK, although the Men's hockey was a disappointment! Hi Cam. Actually the poem took only 15 minutes to write. My poems come to me quite quickly. Thanks for the heads up on the ebay parts. Cheers! Glenn
Glenn

The turning switch on ebay shown
Made in China and just a clone
But build your own is far more fun
With bits around and job well done

A yoghurt tub, leather and some wire
Candle wax and a strip of tyre
Unlikely to make the lights go wink
But passes winter in a flash I think

Glenn and Terry you built a good car
But ignore my banter is best by far
Let’s hope the thaw comes very quick
And Lucas direct with a regular tick
Steve Gyles

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGA-MGTD-mgtf-Turn-signal-Vacuum-Pneumatic-switch_W0QQitemZ4616216376QQcategoryZ27380QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Same link as other thread says it is lucas made.
R J Brown

glenn check your email, i have one available.
garry irwin

Hi Glenn,

Here's another one, not original i think, but maybe useful.
Wim.

http://cgi.ebay.de/Original-MG-MGA-Schalter-Blinker-switch-flasher-RAR_W0QQitemZ4616445746QQcategoryZ76015QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Wim Betzel

Is it snowing everywhere in the world? LOL!
Steve Simmons

This thread was discussed between 23/02/2006 and 26/02/2006

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