Light switch not connecting
Hi - went for a WOF (MOT) today. For the first time ever the lights wouldn't go, I moved the switch around a bit and finally they went. It appears they now have to be in the exact spot to go. How should I approach fixing it? Lose wire or light switch? MkII 2000 TC 1978.
Triumph TC 2000 1978
Triumph Bonneville T120 2018
Triumph Bonneville T120 2018
Re: Light switch not connecting
Most likely is the rotary light switch. Contact cleaner and exercise or replacement switch.
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Re: Light switch not connecting
Thanks for your reply. I have had a look at the manual but can't see how to get the round knob off, and get to the switch. Do you have to take off the steering surround?
Triumph TC 2000 1978
Triumph Bonneville T120 2018
Triumph Bonneville T120 2018
Re: Light switch not connecting
Yes, take the shroud off, three cross head screws from underneath which reveals the switch.
Charles Harrison
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Silver Range Rover Vogue SE
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Cherry Red Mk1 2000 Rally Car
Mallard Blue 2.5PI
Sapphire Blue GT6 Mk3
Vermillion Red Spitfire 1500
Pimento Red TR6
Inky Blue VW Passat B5.5
Arctic Blue Jaguar XJ40
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Re: Light switch not connecting
To get the rotary switch knob off, insert something like a 1/8" drill bit or a small dia. screwdriver into the hole in the bottom of the switch knob to depress the plunger holding the knob to the switch spindle. You might then be able to spray some switch cleaner along the spindle and into the switch. Operate the switch on and off a couple of dozen times whilst doing so and that should cure it.
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