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Switches + "toggles"
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:33 pm
by KevCork
Not sure if this counts as a "technical" question. It's probably more of a stupid question.
Anyway, is it possible to directly change the switches on the dash to "TOGGLES"? (toggle as the would refer to them on minisport)y
Re: Switches + "toggles"
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:23 am
by The Marcos Graveyard
Perfectly ok, provided the switch is up to it, the early Minis all used toggle switches
Re: Switches + "toggles"
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:57 pm
by KevCork
Any recommendation on which toggles to use
Re: Switches + "toggles"
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:33 pm
by The Marcos Graveyard
The Somerford website is a great source of info. Quality company to deal with too.
Check out
http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/in ... page&id=86
Re: Switches + "toggles"
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:56 pm
by woody
Not as easy as it would first appear. You can replace the headlamp switch with the mk 1 item but you will find it hard to get other switches to match it. Each of the switches has a different operation and you need to find a range of switches that will match thoes functions. Also the rocker switches include a light which for brake test and fog light you may need for an NCT.
KMG fitted toggles on his GT so that may be a good place to start.
Re: Switches + "toggles"
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:38 pm
by kerryminigringo
As Woody said,some of the switches are a direct replacement but the hazard switch took a total of 3 relays which included a changeover relay,a double make relay and the flashing relay itself to replace one switch.You can use toggle switches with an LED built in which just needs a negative to supply the LED.I use Vehicle Wiring Supplies in the UK for my supplies and the offer a great service.Here is a link to the LED toggles
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/p ... h-with-led
There is also these ones ready assembled.
https://www.facebook.com/wiredbywilson2?pnref=story