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Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:15 pm**

Hi all.

Does any one know where i can get hold of the tool for removing / refitting a Lucas Ignition switch from an S4 Elan? also the Heater cable seems to have the same round nut with two slots cut in it is it the same tool or another one??

Sorry for the bit vague tread but i don't even know what the tool is called as i've not had reason to come across one before (sheltered life)

Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:31 pm**

Chris

Look at the last part of this link.

lotus-electrical-f38/vacuum-light-switch-dash-t33322.html

A pair of thin nosed pliers works if you are careful.

Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:41 pm**

Might have a go with some circlip pliers, just a bit paranoid about scratching my new dash.

Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:45 pm**

Just while i'm thinking on, i've just fitted the Cigarette lighter and come to plug it in but there seems to just be a stud with a nut on stuck out the back, do i have some thing missing? (i'll get a Picture in the Morning)

Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:51 pm**

Grizzly wrote:Might have a go with some circlip pliers, just a bit paranoid about scratching my new dash.

So don't be a cheap bastard... buy something like http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-ignition-switch-nut-tool-lucas-triumph-Jaguar-Austin-Healey-Rover-jensen-Lola-/201173629005?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed6e1f84d&vxp=mtr

Posted: **Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:18 am**

Grizzly wrote:i've just fitted the Cigarette lighter and come to plug it in but there seems to just be a stud with a nut on stuck out the back, do i have some thing missing?

lotus-elan-f19/elan-sprint-cigar-lighter-earth-t31273.html#p209361

Posted: **Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:21 am**

This is the correct tool http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?pCode=095.193 I have these and they make the job easy.

Mike

Posted: **Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:49 am**

pharriso wrote:
Grizzly wrote:Might have a go with some circlip pliers, just a bit paranoid about scratching my new dash.

So don't be a cheap bastard... buy something like http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-ignition-switch-nut-tool-lucas-triumph-Jaguar-Austin-Healey-Rover-jensen-Lola-/201173629005?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed6e1f84d&vxp=mtr

It was the time it would take to come that put me off the one from the US, Its typical i looked at the Holden site too and missed that :roll:

Posted: **Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:57 am**

types26/36 wrote:
Grizzly wrote:i've just fitted the Cigarette lighter and come to plug it in but there seems to just be a stud with a nut on stuck out the back, do i have some thing missing?

lotus-elan-f19/elan-sprint-cigar-lighter-earth-t31273.html#p209361

Just looking at this picture and it would seem i do have a bullet connector terminal missing.

Posted: **Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:30 pm**

Chris, my after market replacement lighter used a spade connector for the centre hot terminal. It was a folded male spade with a hole to attach to the centre threaded post.

For the ignition switch nut I made up a tool from a large fender washer. Cut a flat on one side of the washer and then cut into the washer hole to form a U shaped tool. None of the nuts are inset on my Plus 2, so the tool works fine with no risk of scratching that lovely new dash. Needle nose or circlip pliers can be difficult to control; probably don't have to ask how I know.

HTH

Stu

Posted: **Fri Jan 30, 2015 9:51 am**

The simple solution is a piece of copper pipe and cut to leave 2'studs' protruding on opposite sides to match the slots in the chrome nuts. Cheap and a 5 minute job.

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