The Big Day and the little switch

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Originally Posted by BushDisco

This this would be the correct part? I also have a MY12 2011 build D4 with 205k on the clock (with the only issue since purchase being a fuel level sender and a weaving driveline seal) and after seeing a few of these stories I think I’ll apply some preventative maintenance.

Dick Smith | Brake Light Switch 7E5Z13480A For Ford Falcon BF FG FGX Territory SX SY SZ | Automotive Parts & Servicing

cheers.

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One giveaway for not being genuine is the grey or brown base instead of white. The switch with the grey or brown base sells for under $10 on AliExpress.

The LR genuine part from a local LR dealer was the cheapest of all when I bought a spare for my D4.

Thanks all, have purchased one and will swap out, keeping current one for a spare as I have had no issues yet it should be fine for spare purposes.

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Originally Posted by BushDisco

Thanks all, have purchased one and will swap out, keeping current one for a spare as I have had no issues yet it should be fine for spare purposes.

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I wouldn't bother changing it, just stick it in the glovebox. Its a 5 min job to replace.

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

I wouldn't bother changing it, just stick it in the glovebox. Its a 5 min job to replace.

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Disagree. Change it and have a partly used one in the glove box. At least you guarantee yourself a long time between failure.

I'm with Discojeffster......change it out and keep the old one. Even if you have an IID tool or equivalent to clear the faults these things always (for me at least) happen at the most awkward time....e.g. in the ****ing rain, after dark, on a muddy track when my Led torch has a flat battery and there is no signal on my phone etc. etc.[bawl][bigsad][tonguewink]:wallbash:

So 6 months down the track and you are out in the sticks and your newish switch fails, swap to the used one and it also fails as its already used = up **** creek.

Buy 2 of everything that may fail. Problem solvered but you may need a trailer behind as well.
I'm going to get one of these switches plus a new soldering iron for the transmission controller when it fails, plus 2 jacks, plus a load of tools, plus I have an Gap ID Tool....... "Where will it all end?" I ask myself. :(
AlanH.

Actually I checked the price of these switches with the stealer I bought the D4 from today. 65 bucks I was quoted. I said I'll check with a Ford dealer but he assured me that many people find they are dearer. But he would say that wouldn't he. :)
AlanH.

Bought a genuine Ford switch from Ford dealer in Dandenong Victoria for $29.