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Can anyone point me to the right part / part number for a reversing light switch for a 1988 L300.
I've tried a couple with no luck.
One had a plunger that was too long so was on all the time.
Another (eBay item 126064973858) was opposite switched (on when it should be off and off when it should be on) - I rigged a relay to reverse that, but the thing leak gearbox oil through the switch housing, so crap quality!

Spec is basically 12mm 1.25 thread, plunger in=closed circuit, plunger length approx 8mm

Thanks in advance
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ClockworkOwl · Joined: 08 Oct 2019 Posts: 56 Location: Gloucester

It's awkward, as you seem clearly aware of!
Having a look through all the various manuals I have, there really very little info. at all. There's not even anything usefull in the wiring schematics really...
Oddy, all the switches on autodoc.co.uk seem to be normally closed, even one that states it's for L300 Delica, amongst others.
I couldn't find any reference to a mitsubishi part number, though that's not saying much. There are parts catalogues online...
So not much help really, if you have one with the pin too long, could you (carefully !) grind it down to size?

Failing all that, yiou could setup a microswitch on the gear lever. Rolling Eyes

Good luck
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Lewis · Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 17:31 Post subject:

As per reply on FB group.
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PinkPig · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2024 15:20 Post subject:

Well followed up Lewis's part number he posted on FB, I did another lap of the internet and found this one which actually appears to be the right part with bullet connectors, not a plug, all for about 20 quid. Perfect!
However it's in Russia - wonder if it'll make it through customs?

https://baza.drom.ru/blagoveshchensk/sell_spare_parts/datchik-zadnego-hoda-gen-gb-277b-md729332-g13166940013.html

There's also this on Amayama, but suspect it is a later replacement/equivalent which is where I've got stuck before.
Have asked to see a photo before ordering.
https://www.amayama.com/en/part/mitsubishi/md729332

Switch on the dash, microswitch, or some other bodge is likely remedy though.
Luckily reversing lights are not MOT items for pre-2009 vehicles, but must work if fitted (don't you just love the contradictions!) so basically I'll refrain from going backwards for now Laughing

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1988 Delica L300 Star Wagon 2.5TD 5sp Manual.
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A never ending camper/restoration project
Project 1 - Pop-top camper conversion 2011-2015
Project 2 - Campervan the sequel - 2016 restoration, welding, respray, new interior, vertical pop...