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(Message started by: jannymanny on Feb 10^th, 2005, 6:07pm)

Title: Scorpio Light Switch
Post by jannymanny on Feb 10^th, 2005, 6:07pm

My problem is the multi socket behind the switch, which is slightly melted.does anyone know of a mod, tip, or any way to repair/replace this socket. I'm led to believe that the scorpio is the only car to use this switch/socket. Any help would be most welcome.

Thanks.
Jannymanny.

Title: Re: Scorpio Light Switch
Post by George on Feb 10^th, 2005, 6:29pm

hi jannymanny

if you want i can cut the plug off a loom i have here if your gonna replace it

Title: Re: Scorpio Light Switch
Post by Paul_Boulden on Feb 10^th, 2005, 7:08pm

I had a similar problem, but only with a single connector in the block, I managed to cut out the connector plate in the block and replace it with a speaker connector ( after cutting off the red plastic sleeve ).

The only problem is that it makes removing the switch a little tricky in future as the new connector doesn`t pull out with the blue plug.

Paul Boulden

Title: Re: Scorpio Light Switch
Post by Eddie on Feb 11^th, 2005, 1:49pm

Granada switches are similar and can be cannibalised for parts to rebuild the switch.
Just keep your eyes on the ball bearings.Used as detent stops and are backed by two tiny coils springs.

eddie

Title: Re: Scorpio Light Switch
Post by jannymanny on Feb 11^th, 2005, 5:09pm

Thanks for the help lads, but as my problem is the plug rather than the switch itself, I think I'll try the speaker connector first. Incase things don't go to plan I'd rather have George's spare socket standing by. I'm hopeful of not needing a switch, but if I do need to get one,the FORD man says for £36 he'll get one.

PS. I also need a remote.

Thanks.

Jannymanny

Title: Re: Scorpio Light Switch
Post by jannymanny on Feb 14^th, 2005, 5:01pm

Hi George

If you can spare a light socket and a switch too if you have one. let me know how much it will cost me and I'll forward the amount to you.

Ta

jannymanny.

Title: Re: Scorpio Light Switch
Post by George on Feb 14^th, 2005, 7:12pm

hi jannymanny

does your car have front fog lights if so i aint not got one i only have the one with rear fogs

george

Title: Re: Scorpio Light Switch
Post by jannymanny on Feb 14^th, 2005, 8:19pm

hi George

Yup, got front fogs
thanks anyway

jannymanny

Title: Re: Scorpio Light Switch
Post by George on Feb 14^th, 2005, 9:08pm

if you ask baz i think he has one