Disco 2 diff lock switc

berg450 said:

Hi All
Today I tried to change my diff lock switch as the old one did not work. I have tried to screw in the new one by using the lock nut originally had on the switch but seems that it could not reach the point where it works. As I have tried to screw it more down the new switch broke (luckily I could remove the broken part).
Do I need a lock nut or only the screw as it is supplied should be used?
(to be honest this lock nut does not seem to be the right one)

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sierrafery said:

Hi. They usually have a locknut but i've seen them fitted without that too... did you bridge the wires to make sure that the warning lamp is working ?

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jamesmartin said:

lock nuts too thick,maybe why your old switch didnt work, usually a thin lock nut

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berg450 said:

Job done. Lock nut was machined to about 2mm thinner. Now it is adjustable and reaches diff lock mechanism and gives signal.
In the meanwhile I have found this on the web, seems that someone sets it by using washers...(or it is a shorter switch?)
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jamesmartin said:

its a different switch

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