'soft' indicator stalk !!!

tourerfogey · 12th November 2008, 18:08

Noticed today that the end of my indicator stalk is all soft and 'crumbly' ! The car is always a little damp inside at this time of the year - not because it leaks but through condensation and I think this why the stalk has gone soft - used to have a similar problem in a Metro (!) years ago. Trouble is, taking two large dogs to the park / woods everyday means that with the heavy breathing on the way back (the dogs, not me

) the interior gets pretty steamed up and the load bay (covered in old carpet!) a little damp hence the condensation forming overnight.

capese21 · 12th November 2008, 18:52

That sounds like you would need a new switch.

Are you sure it has not been caused by a solvent? I would not have thought damp air would make hard plastic go like that??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-Switc...3A1|240%3A1318

ebay has three listed this one has the trip computer switch on.

E.

SMC Trading · 12th November 2008, 18:56

I have a spare one without the trip button you can have if you want it?

FROGGY · 12th November 2008, 19:34

Thought mine was the same just after I bought it. Turned out to be a build-up of (grease and dirt?) that a good clean with detergent removed completely.

Mick

pondweed · 12th November 2008, 19:52

you sure you're not accidentally reaching for that stick of kitkat, eyes on road ahead and all that?

tourerfogey · 12th November 2008, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by FROGGY

Thought mine was the same just after I bought it. Turned out to be a build-up of (grease and dirt?) that a good clean with detergent removed completely.

Mick

I'll try cleaning it then !

Thanks for the offer Les if it doesn't clean up I may take you up on that

12th November 2008, 18:08	#1
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	'soft' indicator stalk !!! Noticed today that the end of my indicator stalk is all soft and 'crumbly' ! The car is always a little damp inside at this time of the year - not because it leaks but through condensation and I think this why the stalk has gone soft - used to have a similar problem in a Metro (!) years ago. Trouble is, taking two large dogs to the park / woods everyday means that with the heavy breathing on the way back (the dogs, not me ) the interior gets pretty steamed up and the load bay (covered in old carpet!) a little damp hence the condensation forming overnight.

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capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	That sounds like you would need a new switch. Are you sure it has not been caused by a solvent? I would not have thought damp air would make hard plastic go like that?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-Switc...3A1\|240%3A1318 ebay has three listed this one has the trip computer switch on. E. Last edited by Simon; 12th November 2008 at 18:54.. Reason: Fixed url hyperlink

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FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Thought mine was the same just after I bought it. Turned out to be a build-up of (grease and dirt?) that a good clean with detergent removed completely. Mick __________________ http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps628d4119.jpg IN THE BLACK NOW

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SMC Trading I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Harlow Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I have a spare one without the trip button you can have if you want it?

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pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	you sure you're not accidentally reaching for that stick of kitkat, eyes on road ahead and all that?