Reverse switch fouls starter solenoid - thoughts?

[oldrx]

Got a new starter that is supposed to be ok for rx2/3/4. Unfortunately the solenoid is on the opposite side to the old starter and fouls the reverse switch. RX5 TQX gear box, rx4 bellhousing. Other than this it seems to fit ok.

 

Anyway i cant return the starter (not worth the shipping to the US), so does anyone have any ideas on a work around? I do have a bit of clearance maybe 10mm if there was some kind of low profile switch it could maybe fit. The factory one is pretty bulky.

 

 

Shot

Nick

[datlow]

I donT think you need reversing lights for a wof? So maybe switch the switch?

[Mof]

Got pics of the starters to compare?

Can you swap over the front housing?

[oldrx]

If not needed for Wof then i will just plug the hole.

 

I can get a pic, but the old one is mangled, ground down, and dropped causing a hole so not really

[mike100]

From memory the Starter solenoid is on the other side of the starter motor on a Left Hook also on the ones with ADR stuff on . I remember that from when I worked at Mazda NZ.

If you are talking about the reverse switch on  a gearbox use a magnetic reed switch  they are fairly small  or move it so the lever  position makes it work

Easy peasy

[oldrx]

Good point! Failed to consider LHD haha. I will google magnetic reed switch and learn myself up. Or your other idea and mount it so stick pushes it could be a go, may be a bit more tricky/unreliable with wobbly stick to wobbly switch?  I got you now, stick to trigger reed switch

[Bangbug]

 

That sort of thing?
A picture would be neat, you could pull yours out and probably machine off a good chunk of it and put the terminals out the side instead of the top.

[oldrx]

Yeah thinking it may pay to cut it open and see if it can be turned down or something, or use it as a shell for a smaller dia one to hide inside ... something

[oldrx]

Made a start at ruining it modifying it last night

 

[oldrx]

Thinking i might try to rig some kind of microswitch the plunger part can trigger and bin the top half altogether 

[Seedy Al]

By the way, because someone mentioned it

If your vehicle has reverse lights fitted, then they have to work for a wof.

 

Before people read the above post and start thinking that they dont they dont need them lol

 

Mirco switches are where its at.

[oldrx]

Havent started looking yet but im guessing theres about a zillion switches to choose from, any recommendations?

 

Pic for 180deg self induced fuck up. 

 

[oldrx]

Could i use a proper starter motor ali snout casting bit and swap this over? Would require running the power wire right around the starter body

[kyteler]

By the way, because someone mentioned it

If your vehicle has reverse lights fitted, then they have to work for a wof.

 

Before people read the above post and start thinking that they dont they dont need them lol

 

Mirco switches are where its at.

Not actually true mate.

Reverse lamps are a weird beast that don't fit into the "If it's there it has to work" part of the VIRM.

As proof that they're not of concern for a WoF, please find below the note marked two from the VIRM.

Note 2

A reversing lamp that does not comply with equipment, condition and performance requirements must be made to comply or be disabled so that it does not emit a light.

You can fail on reverse lamps but it's if they're broken and letting unrefracted light out or if they are operating outside of their design purpose, ie. they're on when they're not supposed to be. If they don't work, they don't work and it doesn't actually matter.

I have been through this with my 110 (when it was still on the road), after I converted to 5spd I said to my friendly WoF man that I hadn't got around to sorting the wiring out and he told me to not worry as they're not a legal requirement to function. Told him I was doing it anyway as it's good to see at night and for others to see that you're reversing.

So. Yeah.

Have fun with that.

[oldrx]

Flippin sweet, it can get plugged for now

[Seedy Al]

hmmmmmm...

interesting.

i feel like I have been lied to lots lol.

[sidewaysickness]

Ltd's reverse lights have never ever worked and it's never failed a wof for it.

I once looked into getting them going but when the complete rear of your car is a brake light I've never had a problem with people not seeing me or lack of vision at night.

[japawagons]

Kytelers definitely correct. So Seedy you have been misled. Probably as a matter of ignorance...

[Seedy Al]

Yeah. Although its been a while since such a thing got mentioned to me. Actually last time was when I did revin on crown. But I would also assume a revin falls under a different kettle of fish.