General Headlamp switch

[Alex1985]

So this morning my headlamp switch got stuck then fell apart in my hands. The plastic that holds the terminals in place had melted. I am meant to be driving to Portsmouth at the weekend so am in desperate need of a replacement.

Help....

 

[jimbro1000]

I can't help with the switch but if the old one melted you need to check the column switch as well and all the wiring inbetween!

Odds are the column switch has also melted but is just keeping the contacts together - the result is more current than either switch can cope with. It is a downward spiral too until something breaks. You could put a new switch in and get away with it but you may find the wiring is damaged too in which case a replacement switch may not last long either.

Worst case if you can't get a replacement it is possible to rig up something temporary to separate out the different circuits (headlamps up, side lights, head lights). it won't be pretty but it will get it working again until you can find a replacement.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

You'll need to check the cars earthing points, and might even need to relay the headlights in. Same switch (and I assume setup) as the mk2 Panda.

As a diah bodge for now make a bridge up to connect all 4 wires entering the switch, and the headlights will be on all the time with the ignition

 

[ppalma]

There are some instructions out there on how to convert the Panda switch, as it is sort of similar, but not the same.
http://x19gr.50webs.com/x19_Headlamps_Switch.jpg