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Re: MGA Starter switch

To: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>, "MG list" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: MGA Starter switch
From: "Michael Lupynec" <mlupynec@globalserve.net>
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 11:05:27 -0500
There is no method, but in desperation I might try to uncrimp the
cases and see how it goes from there. The real world solution is
to buy one for $38.95 from Moss. Also noticed yesterday one on
ebay under MGA's.

Mike L.
60A,67E,59Bug

----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@prodigy.net>
To: MG list <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: January 8, 2001 2:09 AM
Subject: MGA Starter switch


> Hi all, I'm wondering about the operation of the MGA starter
switch.  My switch seems to need a pretty good tug to crank the
engine.
> When pushing the pin on the switch manually it goes almost all
the way in the housing, then you have to push *hard*.  I do need a
> new cable but this doesn't seem to be the issue.  If I were to
guess, I'd say the contacts within the switch are pitted or
corroded,
> that's why it requires a good tug to make contact.
>
> Is there a method to fix/inspect/repair these switches?
>
> Larry Hoy

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