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novalew
13-02-13, 06:24 PM
has anyone moved or replaces their hazard switches, mines in the way so was thinking about moving it or turning it to a toggle/button.

Any pictures/info is greatly accepted
scott.parker
13-02-13, 06:28 PM
Toggle switch would be best idea mate
Iain
13-02-13, 06:38 PM
Wiring would be tricky though. There's a bunch of wires going to it and I'm sure the indicators etc depend on it.
Jack
13-02-13, 08:15 PM
Yeah, its not a simple on/off style switch so replacing it will take a bit of wiring effort. Can't be that hard though.

IIRC didn't baxter look at changing one to a toggle switch years ago?


[edit] Easiest option would be to swap to a Mk1 button and relocate that somewhere maybe?
Alex J
13-02-13, 08:19 PM
Yeah, its not a simple on/off style switch so replacing it will take a bit of wiring effort. Can't be that hard though.

IIRC didn't baxter look at changing one to a toggle switch years ago?


[edit] Easiest option would be to swap to a Mk1 button and relocate that somewhere maybe?this is what i have done!
marc69
13-02-13, 08:21 PM
In my 1.4 track car with no dash board, it was held belos the steeringwheel with a cable tie, no problems for MOT
novalew
13-02-13, 08:42 PM
Could I put the switch behind the dash and run a separate rocker acting as a kill/live switch. Sorry if this sounds stupid.

I want to run gauges were the middle vent/clock and hazard is
millworm
13-02-13, 09:21 PM
if you change the switch you'd need the indicator tell tails to flash as the button it's self flashes normally so with out that it'd fail an mot
marc69
13-02-13, 10:31 PM
In my 1.4 track car with no dash board, it was held belos the steeringwheel with a cable tie, no problems for MOT

Below the steering wheel I meant and it was a mk2 also so would definately be the easiest option for you to just move the switch
novacabrio
13-02-13, 10:55 PM
Iirc the switch is also a relay for the indicators? Take it out and try your indicators and they just stay on i think? I could be wrong though
marc69
13-02-13, 10:56 PM
Iirc the switch is also a relay for the indicators? Take it out and try your indicators and they just stay on i think? I could be wrong though

your right
Benn
14-02-13, 01:22 PM
Why not just leave it where it is? Saves alot of messing about.
novalew
14-02-13, 08:18 PM
Where's the fun in that. Might have to just build the gauges around it.
dan23
28-02-13, 09:45 PM
look at baxters guide here
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?105190-*HOW-TO*-fit-a-simple-rocker-switch-for-hazard-lights
Mike
28-02-13, 09:57 PM
Corsa B item. IIRC itll fit the Nova loom aswell.
scott.parker
01-03-13, 11:54 PM
Lew you know where to find a corsa item if you need one..
brainsnova
02-03-13, 12:16 PM
I used a mk2 Astra one in a calibra with male and female crimps as they go into the wiring plug and also onto the switch, add wire in between and mount it anywhere
novalew
05-03-13, 11:15 PM
Thanks for all the replies. Im going to have a look at it at the weekend.