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a few switch questions

john_p_b - 18/7/04 at 01:58 PM

ok guys, brain taxing time again!

i've just fitted my wiring loom but there is nothing to connect it up at the moment so it's time to make a move in that way!

where do i fit a brake light switch? as the brake pedal doesn't pivot in the same way as those fitted to everyday road carsi'm not seeing how i can use a normal switch on it? any clues?

also indicator switches and mainbeam switches. do they have to be located on the steering column or can i fit a switch on the dash to operate them? i'm sure i saw a rocker switch type thing that said it was self cancelling for indicators....would that pass a SVA?

thanks
john

scoobyis2cool - 18/7/04 at 03:31 PM

You can use a pressure operated brake light switch that goes in your brake lines, very simple to install.

As for the column switches I'm not 100% sure but I think dash mounted ones would be OK, in fact I think they're quite common on westfields with removable steering wheels

Pete

JoelP - 18/7/04 at 09:34 PM

dash mounted is ok, and indicators dont need to be self-cancelling. think bike! the radius rule applies though so pick rockers rather than toggles, unless they fall in the exempt area. If the indicators arent self cancelling then i would put a very bright dash warning light to ensure they arent left on by accident - you dont want people pulling out on you all day long!

Steve @ sVc - 19/7/04 at 08:27 AM

You can mount all, or some switches on the dash.
Many SVA compliant switches available - ours are illuminated and can my purchased with gang outer frames to help fitting neatly.
You must have turn signal warning lights, and can also wire up in parallel a buzzer if you want to ensure you turn the switch off.

Regards
Steve @ sVc

john_p_b - 19/7/04 at 08:40 PM

scooby, u got any clues where i can get the pressure switch from? i asked our supplier of all out electrical gear at work today and he just frowned at me!

hortimech - 19/7/04 at 09:14 PM

mini's used them, pressure switches that is, so probably anywhere that sells mini spares

scoobyis2cool - 19/7/04 at 10:23 PM

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Originally posted by john_p_b
scooby, u got any clues where i can get the pressure switch from? i asked our supplier of all out electrical gear at work today and he just frowned at me!

Mine came with my brake line kit from MK, you could give them a ring and find out where they get them from, or they may be able to send you one

Pete

john_p_b - 20/7/04 at 05:18 PM

cheers for the info, managed to get one today........funnily enough from a brake specialist