3000m switches

[pistolar]

i need a new light rocker switch for a 1976 3000m, been told its jaguar, anyone know for sure?

[krispy]

90% sure they're Early XJ6/late E-type if they're the ones with the "chrome" surround. Like hens teeth, but I spoke to a chap from the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club a while ago who said that they should be able to help with sourcing.

Kris..
'75 1700M

[nwarner]

If they are the later ones I believe they are MGB, they certainly are on my 3000S. Mind you I think £20+ for an MGB Hazard Switch is a little expensive so I'll probably go with one from Holden www.holden.co.uk/ as they are a lot cheaper and look similar.

Nige

[sprintmp]

The later switches are also used in Morgans and other BL cars (Allegro/Marina). They are available from Lucas - but are pricey (c£25). When I replaced mine, the guy from Lucas told me that, in his opinion, they were the worst switches Lucas ever made - probably because BL were going broke at the time and didn't want to pay much for them.

I believe that most of the correct type are available (ie the ones with words and not pictures). However I was unable to source the "H/R/W" switch myself, but did get one in the end from Ian Bannister (he of 'Yellow Peril' fame!).

A tip : if you are replacing the switches, use relays in the circuit. This will prevent the switches switching too much current and corroding.

[njhucker]

I have just replced all the rocker switches in my Taimar. Got them fro David Gerald. The light switch was £9.95 + vat

[K 5 ORB]

Did you get sorted ?
Are they the one's with the green light ? If so they are a swine to get hold of.I had to get some Maxi one's from Holden take both to bits and make one good one.E Mail if you need advice

[pistolar]

Cheers managed to get a new one, they were made by lucas and fitted to a Duple coach!!

[krispy]

Pistolar,

Which type were they - plain black ones or chrome surround with lit green panel?..... & where did you manage to find them??

Kris..

[pistolar]

They are chrome surround, green illumination panel. I beleve adrian venn now has a stock of new switches.

[sprintmp]

Just remembered, I also got a switch from 'Heart of England' Morgan - however it was about 6 years ago so I don't know if they are still around.

P

[krispy]

pistolar said:

They are chrome surround, green illumination panel. I beleve adrian venn now has a stock of new switches.

Great! I can finally replace my dodgy light switch :-)

Kris..

[stigproducts]

Adrian Venn has now run out!

You can buy the crome surround on eBay, from a guy in the US, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6763&item=2427082640

and the "guts" look very similar to those on other M swoithces which are available from Holden in the UK