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jimlagos
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 26 Mar 2015 : 21:49:57
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I have a series 4 Rapier, the headlight switch has no "knob" to operate it! Just the hexagon shaft sticking out of the dashboard. Would anyone have one spare, or direct me to replacement knob?
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bigt80
United Kingdom
1052 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2015 : 23:46:58
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| I think we have a pull switch at the stores. It will need to be a double pull I guess? 1st for side and then again for heads. I'll try and have a look on Sat when I go there. Cheers. G. |
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jimlagos
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 27 Mar 2015 : 09:16:35
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Thanks Glen, but it's actually a "twist switch" You twist the lever to get side and headlights. It fits onto a hexagonal shaft and presumably has a screw to secure it.
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pruyter
Netherlands
323 Posts |
Posted - 27 Mar 2015 : 13:38:06
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The original switch is a toggle switch!
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jimlagos
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2015 : 00:04:05
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I'm learning all the time! The switch that I described is in the dashboard of this car. However being as nothing worked as somebody had obviously been confused by the wiring and swapped everything around, I shouldn't be surprised that it's a wrong switch.
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jimlagos
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2015 : 20:05:05
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I've now discovered that the gent who sold me this car was at least as confused as me! The switch that was on the headlights is supposed to operate the wipers. So after correcting the mistake, I'm now stuck for an operating knob for this switch. The shaft is hexagonal, so the knob needs to have a hexagonal hole to fix onto. Can anyone help?
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bigt80
United Kingdom
1052 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2015 : 12:05:19
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| So you need the 2-pull position lighting switch. I have a non-standard one at stores, but not going there for a while. I'm sure Mike the club Series Spares man will be able to sort you out quicker. There's a link to his e-mail on web site. Cheers. G. |
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pruyter
Netherlands
323 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2015 : 10:33:48
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quote:
Originally posted by jimlagos
I've now discovered that the gent who sold me this car was at least as confused as me! The switch that was on the headlights is supposed to operate the wipers. So after correcting the mistake, I'm now stuck for an operating knob for this switch. The shaft is hexagonal, so the knob needs to have a hexagonal hole to fix onto. Can anyone help?
jim
Right now there is on ebay a wiper switch for sale that is ment for a Rapier Series 1,2 and 3 |
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jimlagos
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2015 : 17:06:34
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Thanks, but I can't find that switch on Ebay.
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bigt80
United Kingdom
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jimlagos
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2015 : 12:42:15
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Thank you Glen
I'd searched on Ebay with every combination of words I could think of!
This is exactly it. When/if I get this car sorted I'd better write a blow by blow account of the work and expense involved in making it drive and be roadworthy. I haven't even started on the brakes and suspension yet. At least it might bring a superior smile to Rapier owners, if not a little sympathy.
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jimlagos
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2015 : 15:03:07
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Apparently somebody needed it more than me! Outbid even after I went to quite a high bid!
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pruyter
Netherlands
323 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2015 : 19:13:07
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Hi Jim.
why don't you try Mike Langley?
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jimlagos
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2015 : 19:37:38
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Thanks Peter, but who's that?
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pruyter
Netherlands
323 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2015 : 20:40:12
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Mike is the spares officer of SROC for series cars. He helped me out many times with parts that seem to be nearly obsolete.
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Headlight switch
