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MG TD TF 1500 - TF Headlight Switch - how to clean

Is it possible to EASILY clean the contacts in the headlight switch in my TF?

The switch gets warm after I drive for a while with the lights on. Not halogen. No relay.

Lonnie
TF7211
LM Cook

Lonnie, as you know, a relay takes all the pressure off of that and other switches, well worthwhile installing. As for cleaning internally, not sure. PJ
Paul Jennings

I have ordered LEDs for my driving/fog lamps so I will not be using relays, but will fuse the supply with a 5A fuse.

I understand that the LEDs draw less than 1Amp each so should not be a big issue as I am installing all new wiring/switches.

Peter
P G Gilvarry

Switch cleaner from Maplin. Spray it into the switch and it works a treat.


Jan T



J Targosz

Here in the US, you can get electrical contact cleaner from many sources. My latest can came from Home Depot.
LPalmer

Thanks guys. I'll use some cleaner now, then remove the switch and clean some more when I take the car apart to paint.

Lonnie
TF7211
LM Cook

This thread was discussed between 23/02/2017 and 24/02/2017

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