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LeylandMiniPhil98
 Post subject: Unknown Switch
PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:57 am 
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Hi all, I was doing some work on the shell, getting it ready for paint, stripping it down and whatnot. Then i came across this little turn switch. For the life of me nor dad, can either of us figure out what it would have been for...it doesnt look factory, possibly a period modification. It was located down towards the bottom right of the steering wheel, screwed to the underside of the lower dash rail. Any help is appreciated, cheers,

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Dims your dash lights.

Came in about 73.

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Might be a silly question but what did the P stand for?

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LeylandMiniPhil98 wrote:
Might be a silly question but what did the P stand for?

Panel. It's switch #14 in the following pages from the driver's handbook. :)

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 Post subject: Re: Unknown Switch
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I see, mystery solved, thanks guys! Not that it really matters, i was just curious as i dont like leaving things unanswered.

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I wont be putting it back in anyway, ill likely install a digital one.

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LeylandMiniPhil98 wrote:
I wont be putting it back in anyway, ill likely install a digital one.

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There's some PWM ones available for $5.10 there was a recent Autospeed article on them... seems like brilliant value!
http://www.autospeed.com.au/cms/A_113262/article.html

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Looks good, i might have it on a digital control module sort of thing though, small touch screen or alike, we'll see...

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These were also used in the MGB and are quite sort after. Whack it On ebay and enjoy the money.

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Great post.
I found one on the rust bucket and also wondered what it was for.
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Winabbey, do you have a copy of the separate radio booklet the operator's manual talks about? I'm after some details & diagrams so I can refurbish the radio correctly.

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Aussie Brian wrote:
These were also used in the MGB and are quite sort after. Whack it On ebay and enjoy the money.


Like what sorta money are you talking?

What do they call them on Ebay, I have 1 or more somewhere, that I didn't think were of much value

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Bubbacluby wrote:
Aussie Brian wrote:
These were also used in the MGB and are quite sort after. Whack it On ebay and enjoy the money.


Like what sorta money are you talking?

What do they call them on Ebay, I have 1 or more somewhere, that I didn't think were of much value

Brenton

Try MGB rheostat or MGB dimmer

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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1707129354

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Well bugger me , there's one in my 77 van , hadn't even noticed :shock: :lol: .
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Its a Variable resistor same thing as a old treble or bass knob in a stereo or radio

You could even probably use one out of a old stereo or radio to replace it if it didn't work and stuck finding one
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