Really need some help i have been through 4 indercator stalks, all occuring different problems but it is expensive to buy a new one ever 6 months, is there an alterative or a way to reduce the risk of them breaking.
first one indercator wire snaped.
second the horn was faulty and would sound constanty, (was replaced by supplyer)
third high beams would not work
fourth head lights dont work, flash and high beams still functional.

Jeez mate, that's a bad and anoying run you've had.

There are Lucas ones and copies getting about. While the Lucas ones are not what I'd call great, the after market ones are usually worse (well the ones I've seen). So be sure that it is a Lucas one.

Also, you should fit relays for your headlights, especially if you're using halogens and consider fitting one to the horn as well.

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Sometimes Parts that are not genuine get a bad name from people unnecessarily. Most people buy the after market ones because they are cheaper and also some people try and do repairs on their cars when they are not exactly sure what they are doing. It is easy to fit or connect these switches wrong and damage them. I highly recommend Fitting headlight Relays, one for high beam and one for low beam on any Mini even if it still has the original sealed beams. Even a relay on the Horn helps especially if you have Air horns fitted . This helps the switch weather it is Genuine or after market work at much less load carrying situation and will increase it's life span considerably not mentioning that the lights will be brighter and horn will sound louder and more instant when button is pressed.

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When you say the copies are worse, do you mean direct copies that are pretending to be the real thing, or do you mean similar products which provide the same function?

Given the awful rep the NOS Lucas units have, I'm on the verge of trying out one of these instead: http://narva.com.au/products/browse/turn-signal

Well, yes and no. I think there are a few different Lucas copies about. The ones I've seen are rubbish, however, I'd suggest you have a chat to Convertable Mini's ^ as I think he has some good ones.

The Narva ones do appear robust, but I have found the Narva stuff cheap that only lasts a short while, it is not what I'd call 'quality' but a bit better than some of the rubbish out there.

Those Narva Blinker Switches also have no self cancel feature, so just be aware of that too.

The ones I've been buying the last few years come in a red Lucas Box, they have a different plug on them, but no biggy to swap over. Be aware too that there were something like 40 or 50 similar Lucas ones, but different lengths, ends, 'flashers' or 'no flashers' and shapes, so if you're unsure if the one you're about to buy is suited, take your old one along to check, but generally all will fit, just 'funny lengths and angles' so if you're willing to accept than, then there are plenty out there.

I never ever bother with second hand ones, it's a good way the wear out the screws on the steering column cowl!

I'm sure too if you spent some time at the wreakers you'd find some from other cars that would fit well and do the job.

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