Jacking Points ?

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Grantley
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Post Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:17 pm

I know this sounds really stupid but I want to change the reverseing light switch, where's the best place to jack the car up from to get the it high enough to change the swicth ?
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Post Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:33 pm

trolley jack under the chassis rail and then an axle stand so you dont get

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kevin316i
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Post Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:16 pm

Why do you need to jack the car up? The switch is accessible from inside the car, remove the gear stick boot and you should be able to access it.
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Post Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:25 pm

kevin316i wrote:Why do you need to jack the car up? The switch is accessible from inside the car, remove the gear stick boot and you should be able to access it.
As he says, the wires are long enough to pull out and install the new switch as well.
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Post Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:43 pm

I've changed a few E30 reverse light switches, but I've never managed to do it from inside the car! Not unless it's an auto, or without the use of an angle grinder or air saw, anyway!
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Post Sun Feb 19, 2006 12:22 pm

Thanks Brian in light of what you said I think I'll do it from under the car ! winkeye winkeye winkeye