GrayFox Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I bought a pair of door courtesy light switches from Paddocks to replace the knackered ones on the 13/60 convertible. They seem to be larger than the original switches and do not fit the door pillar. It looks as if they only supply this one. Has anyone else replaced theirs and if so where did they source ones that fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarthT Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I had one missing so I bought the same one, it was possibly from Canleys. It was a bugger to fit and I now have a puncture hole into the side of the door because the neck bit was too long when the door closed on it...... :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayFox Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 2204 wrote:I had one missing so I bought the same one, it was possibly from Canleys. It was a bugger to fit and I now have a puncture hole into the side of the door because the neck bit was too long when the door closed on it...... :-/Think I'll send them back and try to get hold of a pair from a scrapper. Seems silly to sell things which don't fit.. We've got a torch for the meantime !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 The long ones are the closest which are readily available, not a practical replacement as far as I'm concerned though. The original type occasionally turn up as NOS, but pretty sporadic and some time since I've seen any.Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayFox Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks Bill. If you do see any NOS ones please let us know. Does the Spitfire use the same ones, or any other make or model of car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 They do turn up at Autojumbles, thats where I got some original ones from.I reckon those might be Dolomite/2000 door switchs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cureton Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I bought some generic ones from a stall at a show. They were a little oversize but I just enlarged the holes slightly and they work a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have a courtesy light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarthT Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 it's in the middle of the dashboard under the top lip, there should be a hole with a bulb and a bit of metal sticking out which is the flick switch.right pain in the arse to change the bulb in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zendervision Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I had to take the bulb out of mine when it started coming on with the driver's door closed, and extinguishing when the door was opened.The result of a rusty switch loose in its hole, but still WTF ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcorsair Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Gray.. is that your knackered switch on the left. If so I have 2 of them. Got them for a GT6 but they are too narrow for the hole on the A-pillar. Fancy a swap? They are used but in great condition. Wil grab a picture tomorrow if you're interested.Not sure if the one you have there would work for me but worth a punt!!!Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayFox Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 boxcorsair wrote:Gray.. is that your knackered switch on the left. If so I have 2 of them. Got them for a GT6 but they are too narrow for the hole on the A-pillar. Fancy a swap? They are used but in great condition. Wil grab a picture tomorrow if you're interested.Not sure if the one you have there would work for me but worth a punt!!!CheersWowee. Have sent you a PM. This club website really works!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcorsair Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 PM back... will get a pic tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcorsair Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hi Gray... sorry for the delay (PM also sent). Worked out the pic thing. Let me know if these are what you are after (sorry for the phone pic)... cheer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayFox Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 They look like the right ones. PM your address and I'll post my new ones out to you in exchange on Monday. Sorted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I am in need of one switch... anyone help me out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Vehicle Wiring Products do 2 types of door switches. I used the plastic ones where you cut the rod to the desired length. They work a treat on my 13/60. They are not a push fit. you connect them then drill a hole for a self tapper. Not a problem. Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu 1986 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 If you're not too fussed about originality then you could do what I did & use ones from any Ford made from about 1980-2008. I got a pair off a Ford Ka & they work perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmetalhead82 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Sorry about nicking the thread but should the courtesy light on the dash have a cover ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Reply to "oldmetalhead"... NO, the dash light does not have a cover, it's simply a festoon bulb fitted between 2 contacts. Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmetalhead82 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 9110 wrote:Reply to "oldmetalhead"... NO, the dash light does not have a cover, it's simply a festoon bulb fitted between 2 contacts. Cheers, Dave. Thanks for the answer ill cross it off my wanted list ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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