Paul H Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Refitting the Nisan heater motor to my Vitesse Mk2 - This included adding a relay. Easiest way was to rewire and removed the switch as it was intermittent with the previous Smith's fan . I found the reason when checking the switch as it was very lazy . When using the switch there was a delayed click and using a test bulb the switch didnt work 80% of the time - Checked on Fleabay and they were expensive £12 plus for a new one . The Switch is sealed so no way of repairing so sprayed it with Carb Cleaner . Hey Presto the switch movement is now 100 % positive with no delayed click and the switch now works - Hopefully it will last another 50 years . Another use for Carb Cleaner Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 A squirt of oil will keep it lubed, If it fails again I have a box full of those switches and their various options A lot cheaper !!! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 More quick fixes like this should be posted for all to see and share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 24 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: A squirt of oil will keep it lubed, If it fails again I have a box full of those switches and their various options A lot cheaper !!! Pete Thanks Pete , I found a spare heater switch and that didnt work either so gave it the carb cleaner treatment and its now working though will add a squirt of 3 in 1 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Yes. Wish there was a tips and tricks section. So useful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Ok Dave...here's a tip - start one! It worked for me with the Parts Wanted' section. One query, though - how would you sort it, so that someone looking for a tip on a particular area ie electrical, or suspension, would know where to look? It is feasible that every section should have a 'sticky' thread at the top for relevant tips or tricks? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Contact cleaner spray cans are also available. I concur with Paul, try this first before getting a replacement. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, dave.vitesse said: I occur with Paul Oo! Er! Mrs! db 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Doug. Me, too much carb cleaner! Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 here is tips and tools i strated back in 2014, when the revised forum re appeared The edit wont correct any typos on this tablet Backsp ace has gone and space bar produces alphas Grrr pete edited on laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Pete Did you put it through an X ray machine at the border? Those damn Froggies have done something to it! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 think youre right it certainly had a mind of its own I tend to hate the blasted thing anyway i will edit it today on the laptop here's hoping got delhi belly today ...wheres that come from apart from its in my G(J)eans Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Dodgy French garlic? db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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