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Replacing reversing switch

kelbal · 2014-03-09 11:05:08

The reversing switch attached to the gearbox is gone on my transit - i confirmed by unplugging the connector and short-circuiting it. I have the new one - but just wanted to check before I go and do the job, it's just a case of unscrewing the old one and screwing the new one in, is that right? Oil isn't going to start…

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09-03-2014 12:05pm

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kelbal

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The reversing switch attached to the gearbox is gone on my transit - i confirmed by unplugging the connector and short-circuiting it.
I have the new one - but just wanted to check before I go and do the job, it's just a case of unscrewing the old one and screwing the new one in, is that right?
Oil isn't going to start gushing out when I unscrew the old one or anything? Anything else I should be considering?

thanks

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#2 12-03-2014 2:03am
anthony4335

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It should be as simple as that. best wait until the engine cold, and possibly use some WD40 on the old switch a few mins before you try to remove. Oil the threads of the new switch to make it easier to install.

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