Indicator switch wanted

[Marshy]

My indicator switch has decided it doesnt want to turn left, I think it's the plates worn and will try and file these smooth but if it doesn't work does anyone have one for sale? Don't need the housing
Thanks

 

[Dickie524]

I'd be interested in your progress (and any pics! ) with this, as mine is a bit feeble too. They seem to work better if firmly screwed into the housing. I have also replaced the 'return' springs with new ones too which has helped - which but are you suggesting might need filing down?

 

[Marshy]

Hi dickie, I filed the mechanical part (hope it's clear in the picture) as I believe the wear and tear over the years had made a groove which stopped the switch from throwing, mines working again now (for now) thanks to a 7 quid set of needle files from screw fix

 

[Dickie524]

Ah - I see - good shout, and cheers for putting the picture up!

Also I believe there should be a third spring between the two hooks (uppermost on your first pic) which pull them together... It's a bigger diameter and obviously longer than the pair of return springs...

Have left the switch at work so can't grab a shot but will hopefully remember tomorrow...!

 

[Marshy]

No probs, I took off the larger Spring for easier access to the moving plates for filing, hoping its resolved my issues