Rear Clam Alarm Switch

[Humpy]

If your alarm doesn’t go off when opening the rear clam with the alarm armed, it is probably a corroded alarm switch. The switches are in an exposed position and prone to oxidise which prevents a connection occurring when the clam is opened.
Top Tip - Rather than fiddle about trying to remove the oxidisation with files and emery boards (like me), splash out and get a new one from the factory for £1.54

H

Edited by Humpy on Thursday 8th March 13:37

[misterx]

[quote=Humpy] Rather than fiddle about trying to remove the oxidisation with files and emery boards (like me), splash out and get a new one from the factory for £1.54

Easy to fit?

[ajg31]

can you fit one to the front clam too and wire it off the rear?

[Humpy]

misterx said:

Easy to fit?

Looks easy - 3 nuts and a push fit connection.

H

[Humpy]

ajg31 said:

can you fit one to the front clam too and wire it off the rear?

I don't know, not having tried it. However, because it works off of a positive connection, I guess you could spur off of rear clam wiring and add another switch.

H

[F.C.]

ajg31 said:

can you fit one to the front clam too and wire it off the rear?

Easy peasy.
just got the problem of routing your wires

[ajg31]

Thanks.

[Humpy]

F.C. said:

ajg31 said:

can you fit one to the front clam too and wire it off the rear?

Easy peasy.
just got the problem of routing your wires

I think the wiring starts near the front. If so, it would obviously make life easier. You just need to find out which ones are the rear clam switch cables. I have a wiring diagram for the alarm if that would help - I'll try and dig it out.

You will also need the alarm switch mounting bracket.

H

Edited by Humpy on Saturday 10th March 09:47

[ajg31]

Thanks, that would be a great help. Now i just need some pics of a recirc BOV plumbed in and i am all set

[Humpy]

Adam - I have scanned the wiring diagram. PM me through my profile and I'll reply with attachments.

H