blown66
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Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
What do you do with the dash rocker switches in a Mk1 Capri ???
Can they be bought new or is a case of refurbing what you have ???
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/18 18:26:18
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gtv6capri (J.R) & the Capri clinic do refurbishments and there are some remanufactured switches on UK ebay coming out of Poland.I replaced all the switches in my MK1 except the headlight switch (go for crazy prices[:0])with supposedly N.O.S. switches off UK ebay
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/18 19:01:23
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$30 each exchange, mine are like new, I also do the side vents at $45 pair exchange JR 0409 091 252
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/18 20:29:16
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Dash original also do them. I put together a full set just by keeping an eye on ebay searching for nos. Whether they are NOS or repros who knows but they are all great quality.
I think capriclininc is just a set of stickers and instructions on how to fit them.
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/20 10:03:20
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Has anyone changed the headlight switch to spade type ends, as we all know the bullet or round orignal ones are craaap ey
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/20 11:17:21
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Too much power flows thru that switch and the plug will eventualy melt. Due to a previous mishap with mine someone had just soldered the wires to the pins. Good for flowing the power but no good for future disassembly/maintainance.
I found that one side of a spade terminal pushes snugly right on to the pin so I just fitted the wires up with insulated termials.
Still too much power going thru the switch tho so I installed relays for the lights, now the switch only has to provide a small current to engage the relay.
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/20 22:19:32
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The other problem with the headlights is the power runs through the ignition switch as well which can make it melt.
I put a relay in my headlight circuit to take the load away from the wiring.
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/20 22:53:46
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Yeah will be putting a relay into the headlight & starter curcuits as well.
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/21 10:57:55
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I am also going to do the heater and wipers as they also draw a resonable load. I feel uneasy when my key gets hot.
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/24 22:52:24
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I have a dash switch of which looks like a rev counter dial on it yeah I know a bit weird but it is like an on & off switch so with 2 pin contacts on the back at the bottom right hand side,I am guessing that it is a dimmer switch for the dash lights, is that what it is ??
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/24 23:26:33
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quote:
Originally posted by blown66
I have a dash switch of which looks like a rev counter dial on it yeah I know a bit weird but it is like an on & off switch so with 2 pin contacts on the back at the bottom right hand side,I am guessing that it is a dimmer switch for the dash lights, is that what it is ??
Pretty much, but more on and off than a dimmer.
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/24 23:30:35
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To make all the switches line up when this is on I pulled mine appart and reversed the back. So its off position is now on. Saves turning it on and off with your lights. Another option is to leave the switch alone and just short out the wires, but then you cant turn them off.
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/25 10:45:01
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Thanks for the info but what a weird idea being able to turn off your dash lights, JR can you refirb that switch ??
Just on another topic spotlights for a 1972 V6 Gt Capri are they the Lucas Square 8 units & are they hard to find, I have seen a few sets on Evilbay in the UK.
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/25 11:20:55
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Yeah that's why I rearranged the switch. Only reason I can think of to turn them off is when you just want to leave your parking lights on, but who does that these days - must have been a 70's thing.
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RE: Mk1 Capri Dash Switches
2010/06/25 11:49:58
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Indeed it was a seventies thing. Big shopping centre carparks were only just starting to appear most parking was done in narrow dimly lit streets so to be seen when parked by other drivers parking lights were left on. No need for interior lights in this situation hence a switch to turn them off.
The lucas lights were a fitment on some english cars. Ours look different and are the wipac brand I think.
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