Scrap yard or dismantlers is we’re I would try

 

Hi, you didn't mention how your previous switch had failed, presumably as it's the drivers switch and likely to be the most used one, the contacts have become dirty or developed a slight carbon deposit from arcing when making contact.

It's probably worth investing in a quick squirt of servisol (switch contact cleaner). It's a lot cheaper than a new switch [ame]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-10-switch-cleaning-lubricant/dp/B001DQ1FHM[/ame]

I find this often brings switches back from the dead >

I am very envious of your location, lovely place Shetland.

 

Hi SarahLoyd,

Thank for your reply but unfortunately the switch is beyond repair as I tried that initially.

When you open up the switch unit the drivers switch has a variable position slide contact which moves back and forth when you press the switch up and down. This slide contact and the switch are joined by a very short linking pin. This pin appears to have disintegrated and would correlate with why the switch had little resistance when moving it.

I tried to make one to fit which initially worked but it failed after a few times of operation unfortunately.

Yeah Shetland is a great place but not for cars as the atmosphere is so corrosive!

Cheers

 

It’s a new switch I’m looking for though but thanks

 

I bought this on eBay last month 372226934651 and it works fine. There are different ones but comparing them led me to this one. Even second hand ones are £40-50.