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I also have been using the red key, FIA type master switch on most cars. Highly recommended - but don´t buy the cheapest, because they have keys on which the actuating pin is plastic / in unity with the key. They do tend to break off if you hit the inserted key - then it´s lights etc. off !
Better ones - "real" FIA type switches - have an inserted metal pin, which cannot break.
Also good to use is the twist-type switch - I have one on a car since more than 20 years without problems.
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Location: North Yorkshire
I've used these on all my cars, Ralf. However, the only time I had a problem was with the metal pin type where the plastic of the key failed at the pin location. All my others have been plastic with the key and the pin moulded as one and, so far, so good. All my cars carry a spare key 'just in case' though!!
Steve
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I've had two of the red key types fail this year - different makes.
Peter.
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Location: East Yorkshire
Car type: Ruby sports trial special .
The red key type don't seem to like water
In them had two of them fail !
I now use the red ones that have a shroud
On them ?
My problem I ask questions that other people don't like?
Like have you got that for an investment or for fun?
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Location: Malvern, Victoria, Australia
Don't make it too complicated- the green knob works well if treated carefully - the only time I had a problem was when I hadn't screwed it down properly - it vibrated up and the car stopped - after checking all obvious fuel and electrical connections and calling the RACV the penny dropped. I lifted the seat and tightened the screw. Much embarrassment !
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Location: Kent
Car type: Austin Seven PD 1933
In the end I bought a couple of new ones from Green Spark, in "Durite" bags. Although superficially at least the same as the one that failed (bought from eBay), they are slight differences in outward appearance and finish and they were easy to install, pinching up properly.