Interior Light Switch

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RedWhiteFB
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Interior Light Switch

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Howdy,
I'm putting an LED in as my interior light which works a treat. However, the switch that makes up part of the moulding is broken - springs have disappeared and the actual lever which the earth was connected to has snapped off. I'm trying to work out a way of keeping the same style switch, but with the LED. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Aaron.
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Re: Interior Light Switch

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If it's too hard to fix the original fitting, can anyone recommend a similar style light fitting that I might be able to source?

Cheers,
Aaron.
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Re: Interior Light Switch

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RedWhiteFB wrote:If it's too hard to fix the original fitting, can anyone recommend a similar style light fitting that I might be able to source?

Cheers,
Aaron.
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Re: Interior Light Switch

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Thanks Fingers. Any suggestions as to where? I've looked on ebay and Rare Spares, etc. but struggling to find one.

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Aaron.
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Re: Interior Light Switch

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Another issue with the interior light. I've attached the new power cable to the old one but it won't pull through. I'm worried if I take off the chrome strip that holds the headlining (to work out what the cabling is stuck on), I'll stuff up the headlining. Any suggestions?

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Aaron.
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Re: Interior Light Switch

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Taking the chrome strip off wont bugger up your headlining
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.


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Re: Interior Light Switch

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I used an led and cut and made my own to fit into the space. I used a Perspex backing so it didn't earth out.
Otherwise go to a wreckers and get one that you like the look of.
As Blacky said the lining will be fine.
It should separate from the light fitting with just a little help.
Unless it is already falling apart.
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Re: Interior Light Switch

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Thanks for the prompt replies! Finny that's exactly what I've been thinking about lately. Are you able to post a photo of yours? Or is there one already on the site?

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Aaron.
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Re: Interior Light Switch

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Next issue!! I need to run a wire from the interior light and back down the pillar.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Cheers,
Aaron.
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