Thread: Testing XYZ Switch

Originally Posted by Collins

Is there a simple means by which an XYZ Switch assembly can be tested?
I have just replaced one with a new switch, only to find the same flashing M & S lights.
After fitting a new battery the problem has been resolved. Old battery when tested, although indicating fully charged was only outputting 370 CCA. With this it is possible original switch may be OK.

Yep, common, you've been done, the battery is always the first suspect.

I would expect if the XYZ switch is working properly and adjusted properly that you would see each gear displayed correctly on the dash.

Yes, new switch is fine, properly adjusted. It is the old switch, that I now believe to be OK, just wanting to be able to conform it is, if possible.

Put it back in

I'd imagine that you dont have to remove the new one to test it, just plug it into the loom and move the switch manually to see if the dash display works? I knew it was my siwtch rather than battery on mine becuase the display always flickered.

Originally Posted by Marmoset

I'd imagine that you dont have to remove the new one to test it, just plug it into the loom and move the switch manually to see if the dash display works? I knew it was my siwtch rather than battery on mine becuase the display always flickered.

It is spring loaded and may be a bit hard to turn it. I guess you could try to stick something into it to lever the switch around.