Lucas switch spring loaded

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Lucas switch spring loaded

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Does anyone know where I can get a Lucas switch as per wiper but with a second spring loaded action. Reason being,I can turn on the wipers & have a second spring assisted position to operate an electric screen washer pump. Possibly fitted to VP1300..
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Now your idea regards the wiper / washer Switch is a very good idea .. i also looked for the ideal dual action Lucas switch & failed to find one . :cry:
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They do exist because I put one in my car, but I can’t remember where it’s from .
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Tds76 wrote: Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:29 am Is this the one?

https://www.holden.co.uk/p/toggle_switc ... ucas_lever
That’s the kind of switch the OP is looking for but there must be originals available , not sure how original this would look when fitted . There must be a Off On Momentary Lucas fitment available if even second hand .
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Could well be what I’m after. Will call them & report back. As they say, with a Lucas Nut it would look OK.
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Q Has anyone taken apart the Lucas "Light Switch" to see if it can be modified so the second position can be modified to operate as a Flick Switch to control the washer pump? ..then to use the now ex; Light Switch as a Wiper+ Washer Pump control?
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It is what I’m looking for ! After calling them,they confirmed the operation of the switch . I will leave the Wingard pump in place so it looks right & mount a small electrical pump behind the baulk head sound proofing. I can’t understand why more owners would not want this set up. Thanks for sending the Link.
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The original wiper/washer switch is a Lucas 34826
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Thanks very much for that. Will look for one before I buy the one from Holden.Another good example of how knowledgeable & helpful the people on this forum are.
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