Wiper Switch Failure

[Tbaumer]

First drive in the rain this season & wouldn't you know it - wipers won't come on.
Removing the steering column shroud revealed the problem, as the wiper switch fell apart as soon as the screws were removed. Time to order a new one & since they are the same age, I'm thinking of replacing the Indicator-horn-dipswitch as well, although I haven't had any problems with it.
Then I start thinking that the head light switch contacts have probably been turned on thousands of times since 1986 & I want to add a relay to take the load off of the switch, but a new one sounds like a good idea in the meantime.

 

[MountainD]

Personally, the newer quality stuff, genuine or not, is substandard and if it isn’t broke, run it till it breaks. By all means, buy them, but I tend to not replace something so accessible unless it breaks. these Are easy to access.

 

[mitherial]

^Echoing MountainD, I pre-emptively replaced all of my switchgear, after having the indicators go out, and have had nothing but trouble with the "new" parts (including one Genuine).

There is a real opportunity here for someone to make a *fully robust* aftermarket solution (perhaps including relays), as these switchgear issues are very common.

 

[mitherial]

But definitely buying replacements to have on hand makes sense!

 

[erover82]

Have either of you used the Lucas Classic switchgear? It appears to be better quality.

 

[mitherial]

Have either of you used the Lucas Classic switchgear? It appears to be better quality.

Have not, but a parts supplier (or supplier sub-brand?) that focuses specifically on build quality would certainly be a welcome development.

Of course, "build-quality" is not the traditional reputation of "Lucas, Prince of Darkness" electrical parts on the other side of the pond....

 

[mitherial]

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[Tbaumer]

I'm with you on the "Run it till it breaks" mentality. Don't like the idea of removing good parts just because. Ordered new Bearmach to be prepared. I need to remember to wait on ordering until I get some feedback, so I get better parts.

 

[Tbaumer]

The available Bearmach stock is less by three. Switches arrived today!