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I wish to replace my rocker switches on my 1980 Morgan plus 4 with the Lucas toggle switches . Do the original rocker switches operate with relays and do I need to install relays when replacing them with the new switches.
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No relays are used with the original switches. If you are buying new Lucas toggle switches, be wary of the Chinese pattern stuff, when I did thins I found them to be rubbish and ended up using switches from the "Professional" range from Holdens.
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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I cannot agree more as regards the quality of the Chinese versions. I was under the impression that I was buying a British product . I already have the new switches now , but when I went into the Holden sight their switches look very similar . Can you maybe advise the better product to consider getting new ones. Thanks
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These are excellent:
https://www.holden.co.uk/displayProducts.asp?sg=1&pgCode=020&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Switches&agCode=0502&agName=Toggle+Switches+%2D+Professional
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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https://www.maplin.co.uk/p/10a-toggle-switch-dpdt-momentary-on-off-on-n41krThese at Maplins are considerably cheaper, if you're concerned about the switches failing prematurely , the retain your relays , this will reduce the load on the switch contacts
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- not used these myself, but the price for Lucas switches seems a lot cheaper than some others - https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/lucas-toggle-switch-off-on-on-31788-ts-l31788Merlin are a good company to deal with in my experience too.... James
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Thanks for your suggestions
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