Toggle Headlamp Dip Switch -toggle loose

[Nico506]

Hi All,

The toggle switch on the Caterham Seven xflow has failed and flapping about in the wind - any anyone advise the type of switch that is fitted ? - its a on-on switch with 3 spade terminals on

Caterham sell them at roughly #20 quid plus VAT - Seems mighty expensive  

Thanks in advance for help 

 

 

[Wrightpayne]

Nick,

I changed all mine to APEM brand switches 10+ years ago which have metal levers as opposed to plastic. Much better quality than the originals.

They are available from Polevolt around £4 each.

https://polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/Apem_Toggle_Switches.html

Ian

[Jonathan Kay]

I'm not sure what you're describing. Is the whole switch unit loose in the dash, or is the switch lever loose in the switch unit?

Is the lever black flattened plastic or bright metal and round? Can you add a photo?

Jonathan

Edited: Crossed with Ian's.

[revilla]

These are the part numbers for the ones with the flat plastic toggle:

The "+U282" bit on the part number codes for the flat plastic toggle instead of the round metal one.

RS Components stock them.

[Nico506]

Thanks everyone all sorted - ordered new switches as Per Ian Payne's comments 

[Nico506]

Hi All

Following replacement of toggle switch for the dip switch ( metal on-on type) which has three terminals numbered 1-2-3 and I have three wires with terminal 1 being blue /red, terminal 2 blue , terminal 3 blue /white  - I have connected the wires in the same way as the original switch - but now have no headlights /main beam. Fuses have been checked all ok,

has anyone any information or advice on how to fix this as Electrics is not one of my strong points 

Thanks 

[Jonathan Kay]

Do you have a multimeter and would you like the appropriate wiring digram?

Here are the standard wiring colours.

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First let's check that you have the right sort of switch. Please add a link to what you bought.

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If there's no guidance with the switch then you need to check which terminals are connected when. The centre terminal is probably the input which should be connected to one and and only one of the others at a time.

Jonathan