HORNS, RELAYS & SWITCHES

CAR IDENTIFICATION MG A

Year	Model	Numbers manufactured
September 1955 to May 1959	MGA 1500cc	10101 to 68,850
September 1958 to June 1960	MGA Twin Cam	501 to 2611
May 1959 to April 1961	MGA 1600cc	68,851 to 100,351
April 1961 to June 1962	MGA 1600cc MkII	100,352 to 109,070

BMC 'B' Series Engine Use(1953 to 1981)

Model	cc	Prefix	BHP/RPM	Torque
M.G. MGA	1489	BP15GB,15GB	68/5200	82
M.G. MGA	1489	15GD	72/5500	85
M.G. MGA 1600	1588	16GA	80/5600	87
MGA Twin Cam	1588	BC16GB	108/6700
M.G. MGA 1600 Mk2	1622	16GC	90/5500 97

MGA Serial Numbers

Engine Number

The engine number is stamped on a plate secured to the righthand side of the cylinder block...or it is stamped on a plate secured to the rear of the engine behind the cylinder block. (Twin Cam)

VIN Number

The car number is stamped on a plate secured to the top lefthand side of the scuttle in the engine bay.

Gearbox Number

The gearbox number is stamped on the top of the gearbox casing adjacent to the dipstick

Body Number

The body number is stamped on a plate secured to the bulkhead between the righthand bonnet hinge and the fuse block.

Rear Axle Number

The rear axle No is stamped on the front of the axle tube on the LH side next to the spring seat.

Identifying the MGA

There are only five variations of the MGA. The 1500cc, 1600cc, MkII, Twin Cam and 1600cc MkII De luxe. The Coupés were a variation of the Roadster and were not differentiated by the factory numbering system as to body style. The Twin Cam, a major undertaking at the time of its introduction, was identified separately while the De luxe, the most elusive of MGA models, was not distinctly identified. There are reliable production figures for all models except the De luxe.

The three major MGA models may be readily identified by their tail-lamp and grille configurations as well as their engine displacement.

A 1500cc will have the familiar single Lucas tail lamp, the flush style grille and no shroud or boot lid emblems. Four-wheel drum brakes were fitted to this model only.

Very early 1500ccs had different style gauge faces, an example of which can be found in the factory service manual and drivers handbook illustrations. The door rails on the first few cars were entirely of wood as were the cockpit rear corners. There are few of these seen today. The 1500's did not have the starter hump on the passenger toe board or the windscreen mounted hood clamp. The turn indicators were switched through a relay.

1600cc is differentiated by the dual rear lamp with separate turn lamps, larger round parking lamps with flat lenses and a '1600cc' marker on the cowl and rear boot lid. Disc brakes on the front greatly improved stopping power. The starter position was moved with the resulting hump on the passenger toe board.

The 1600cc MkII received the closest thing to a face lift an MGA ever got. The famous flat grille was replaced with the 'pre-crushed' version. The MkI Mini rear lamps appeared horizontally below the boot lid and the vinyl covered dash and cowl and 1600cc MkII badges were added. The chrome trim and dash escutcheon from the Coupé finished off the dash. Seat belt anchors were added to the chassis. 1600cc MkII De luxe cars used the Twin Cam chassis with the push rod 1622cc engine. Check all parts carefully, as MGA's have not always enjoyed the respect they do now, and parts have been freely exchanged with little regard for originality. When re-wiring your car, be sure to order the loom that fits your body type, not engine type.

unillustrated articles

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
NI	GKS2001X	SET OF CONTROL KNOBS DASHBOARD	1	incl. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15	CHF 67.55

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1	2H4841	PULL SWITCH SCREW CONNECTIONS (REAR WINDOW, WIPER, ETC.)	1		CHF 21.95

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2	AHH5362	LIGHT CONTROL KNOB, WITHOUT INSCRIPTION	1	included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80

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3	2H4841	PULL SWITCH SCREW CONNECTIONS (REAR WINDOW, WIPER, ETC.)	1	blank knob	CHF 21.95

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4	AHH5364	CONTROL KNOB WIPER, WITH INSCRIPTION " W "	1	with letter "W" - included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80

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5	3H3098	LIGHT SWITCH PULL/PUSH	1		CHF 83.00

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6	AHH5360	CONTROL KNOB LIGHT WITH INSCRIPTION " L "	1	with letter 'L' - included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80

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7	2H4841	PULL SWITCH SCREW CONNECTIONS (REAR WINDOW, WIPER, ETC.)	1	blank knob	CHF 21.95

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8	AHH5366	CONTROL KNOB FOG LIGHTS, WITH INSCRIPTION " F "	1	with letter 'F' - included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80

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9	BHA4278	RHEOSTAT SWITCH INSTRUMENT LIGHTING	1		CHF 44.15

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10	AHH5368	CONTROL KNOB ILLUMINATION WITH INSCRIPTION " P AND ARROW "	1	with letter 'P' - included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80

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13	AMK5607	INDICATOR SWITCH	1		CHF 145.55

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14	17H5483	SCREW FOR INDICATOR SWITCH HANDLE	1		CHF 2.00

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15	11K9308	LEVER FOR INDICATOR SWITCH TO AMK5607	1		CHF 17.30
15	27H5511	OPERATING HANDLE FOR INDICATOR SWITCH (ONE-SIDED TOGGLE HANDLE)	1	included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 12.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
16	107936	IGNITION LOCK WITHOUT CYLINDER (3 PLUG CONNECTIONS)	1		CHF 40.80

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17	24G1345	CYLINDER IN IGNITION LOCK WITH KEYS	1		CHF 22.25
17	24G1345Z	BARREL LOCK, IGNITION, WITH KEY, AFTERMARKET	1	aftermarket	CHF 21.95
17	17H2475	KEY, BLANK, FS SERIES	a/r	FS Series	CHF 7.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
18	11G2007	FOOT PRESSURE SWITCH LIGHT, CONNECTIONS ANGLED	1		CHF 66.50

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19	AHH5347	DIPSWITCH BRACKET	1	1500cc RHD	CHF 55.10
19	AHH5780	DIPSWITCH BRACKET RHD	1	1600cc RHD	CHF 83.25

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20	13H2303	BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH , HYDRAULIC, 2 SCREW CONNECTIONS, CONICAL 10-10.1	1	OE type screw	CHF 18.50
20	C16062A	BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (HYDR.), 2 PLUG-IN CONNECTORS. (CONICAL 10-10.2/10.4 LONG)	1	alternative Lucar	CHF 13.10

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22	2H3383	SWITCH HORN PUSH SWITCH	1		CHF 30.60

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23	AHH5287	BRACKET HORN BUTTON	1		CHF 26.40

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25	3H949	STARTER SWITCH	1		CHF 38.35

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26	8G548	RUBBER CAPS BATTERY CONNECTIONS	2		CHF 3.60

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27	AHH5002X	BRACKET STARTER SWITCH	1	welds to chassis	CHF 31.35

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28	AHH5327	STARTER CABLE RHD	1	RHD	CHF 46.70
28	AHH5330	STARTER CABLE	1	LHD	CHF 46.50

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29	3H950	CABLE COUPLING TO STARTER SWITCH	1		CHF 24.40

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30	BHA4283	NUMBERPLATE LAMP COMPLETE & INTERIOR LIGHT (HEMISPHERE), L534, L53705	1		CHF 32.55

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31	37H5426	COVER NUMBERPLATE + INTERIOR LAMP, CHROME, L534, L574825	1		CHF 16.70

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32	606078A	LENS NUMBER PLATE, GLASS, CLEAR	1		CHF 13.45

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33	GLB987	BULB SCREWED 12V 2.2W	1		CHF 3.05

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34	17H5302	GASKET NUMBER PLATE & INTERIOR LIGHT, L534, L573916	1		CHF 2.70

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35	37H5182	CONTROL LAMP (SET WITH VARIOUS COLOUR INSERTS, RED, BLUE, GREEN)	1		CHF 56.95

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36	AJG5046	LENS CONTROL LAMP DASHBOARD, GREEN	1		CHF 7.20

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37	AAA3763	WASHER INDICATOR CONTROL LAMP	1		CHF 2.15

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38	GLB987	BULB SCREWED 12V 2.2W	1		CHF 3.05

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39	1G2613	FUSE BOX (HEXAGONAL), SCREW TYPE	1		CHF 46.50

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40	GFS35X	SINGLE 35AMP GLASS FUSE	a/r	CHF 1.75
40	GFS3035	FUSES 35A - PACK OF 5	a/r	CHF 3.35
40	GFS50X	ONE 50AMP GLASS FUSE	a/r	CHF 1.55
40	GFS3050	FUSES 50A - PACK OF 5	a/r	CHF 2.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
42	3H1835	CONTROL BOX, VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH 5 SCREW TERMINALS	1		CHF 71.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
43	7H5522	COVER FOR CONTROLLER 3H1835 (AND CLAMPING BRACKET)	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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45	1B9007/8	HORN SET, WINDTONES, PAIR	1	high & low note	CHF 116.15
45	1B9007	HORN WINDTONE, LOW NOTE	1	Lucas replacement, standard	CHF 92.55
45	1B9008	HORN WINDTONE, HIGH NOTE	1	Lucas replacement, optional	CHF 92.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
46	160-200	BRACKET HORN MOUNTING, FLEXIBLE	a/r		CHF 49.40

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47	AAA2107	HORN BRACKET LH	1	optional	CHF 62.75
47	AAA2088	HORN BRACKET RH	1	standard, (illustrated)	CHF 62.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
48	GFU2101	INDICATOR RELAY, 3 SCREW CONNECTIONS	1	original, Lucas	CHF 13.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
49	3H1454	INDICATOR RELAY 12V (LARGE WITH 2X4 CONNECTIONS SCREWED), L33117	1	1500cc & early Twin Cam	CHF 117.30
49	3H1454LUCAS	INDICATOR RELAY 12V LUCAS (LARGE WITH 2X4 CONNECTIONS SCREWED), L33117	1		CHF 110.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	2H4841	PULL SWITCH SCREW CONNECTIONS (REAR WINDOW, WIPER, ETC.)	1		CHF 21.95
2	AHH5362	LIGHT CONTROL KNOB, WITHOUT INSCRIPTION	1	included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80
3	2H4841	PULL SWITCH SCREW CONNECTIONS (REAR WINDOW, WIPER, ETC.)	1	blank knob	CHF 21.95
4	AHH5364	CONTROL KNOB WIPER, WITH INSCRIPTION " W "	1	with letter "W" - included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80
5	3H3098	LIGHT SWITCH PULL/PUSH	1		CHF 83.00
6	AHH5360	CONTROL KNOB LIGHT WITH INSCRIPTION " L "	1	with letter 'L' - included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80
7	2H4841	PULL SWITCH SCREW CONNECTIONS (REAR WINDOW, WIPER, ETC.)	1	blank knob	CHF 21.95
8	AHH5366	CONTROL KNOB FOG LIGHTS, WITH INSCRIPTION " F "	1	with letter 'F' - included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80
9	BHA4278	RHEOSTAT SWITCH INSTRUMENT LIGHTING	1		CHF 44.15
10	AHH5368	CONTROL KNOB ILLUMINATION WITH INSCRIPTION " P AND ARROW "	1	with letter 'P' - included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 10.80
13	AMK5607	INDICATOR SWITCH	1		CHF 145.55
14	17H5483	SCREW FOR INDICATOR SWITCH HANDLE	1		CHF 2.00
15	11K9308	LEVER FOR INDICATOR SWITCH TO AMK5607	1		CHF 17.30
15	27H5511	OPERATING HANDLE FOR INDICATOR SWITCH (ONE-SIDED TOGGLE HANDLE)	1	included in Set GKS2001X - see not illustrated articles	CHF 12.30
16	107936	IGNITION LOCK WITHOUT CYLINDER (3 PLUG CONNECTIONS)	1		CHF 40.80
17	24G1345	CYLINDER IN IGNITION LOCK WITH KEYS	1		CHF 22.25
17	24G1345Z	BARREL LOCK, IGNITION, WITH KEY, AFTERMARKET	1	aftermarket	CHF 21.95
17	17H2475	KEY, BLANK, FS SERIES	a/r	FS Series	CHF 7.40
18	11G2007	FOOT PRESSURE SWITCH LIGHT, CONNECTIONS ANGLED	1		CHF 66.50
19	AHH5347	DIPSWITCH BRACKET	1	1500cc RHD	CHF 55.10
19	AHH5780	DIPSWITCH BRACKET RHD	1	1600cc RHD	CHF 83.25
20	13H2303	BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH , HYDRAULIC, 2 SCREW CONNECTIONS, CONICAL 10-10.1	1	OE type screw	CHF 18.50
20	C16062A	BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (HYDR.), 2 PLUG-IN CONNECTORS. (CONICAL 10-10.2/10.4 LONG)	1	alternative Lucar	CHF 13.10
NI	GKS2001X	SET OF CONTROL KNOBS DASHBOARD	1	incl. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15	CHF 67.55
22	2H3383	SWITCH HORN PUSH SWITCH	1		CHF 30.60
23	AHH5287	BRACKET HORN BUTTON	1		CHF 26.40
25	3H949	STARTER SWITCH	1		CHF 38.35
26	8G548	RUBBER CAPS BATTERY CONNECTIONS	2		CHF 3.60
27	AHH5002X	BRACKET STARTER SWITCH	1	welds to chassis	CHF 31.35
28	AHH5327	STARTER CABLE RHD	1	RHD	CHF 46.70
28	AHH5330	STARTER CABLE	1	LHD	CHF 46.50
29	3H950	CABLE COUPLING TO STARTER SWITCH	1		CHF 24.40
30	BHA4283	NUMBERPLATE LAMP COMPLETE & INTERIOR LIGHT (HEMISPHERE), L534, L53705	1		CHF 32.55
31	37H5426	COVER NUMBERPLATE + INTERIOR LAMP, CHROME, L534, L574825	1		CHF 16.70
32	606078A	LENS NUMBER PLATE, GLASS, CLEAR	1		CHF 13.45
33	GLB987	BULB SCREWED 12V 2.2W	1		CHF 3.05
34	17H5302	GASKET NUMBER PLATE & INTERIOR LIGHT, L534, L573916	1		CHF 2.70
35	37H5182	CONTROL LAMP (SET WITH VARIOUS COLOUR INSERTS, RED, BLUE, GREEN)	1		CHF 56.95
36	AJG5046	LENS CONTROL LAMP DASHBOARD, GREEN	1		CHF 7.20
37	AAA3763	WASHER INDICATOR CONTROL LAMP	1		CHF 2.15
38	GLB987	BULB SCREWED 12V 2.2W	1		CHF 3.05
39	1G2613	FUSE BOX (HEXAGONAL), SCREW TYPE	1		CHF 46.50
40	GFS35X	SINGLE 35AMP GLASS FUSE	a/r		CHF 1.75
40	GFS3035	FUSES 35A - PACK OF 5	a/r		CHF 3.35
40	GFS50X	ONE 50AMP GLASS FUSE	a/r		CHF 1.55
40	GFS3050	FUSES 50A - PACK OF 5	a/r		CHF 2.70
42	3H1835	CONTROL BOX, VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH 5 SCREW TERMINALS	1		CHF 71.85
43	7H5522	COVER FOR CONTROLLER 3H1835 (AND CLAMPING BRACKET)	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
45	1B9007/8	HORN SET, WINDTONES, PAIR	1	high & low note	CHF 116.15
45	1B9007	HORN WINDTONE, LOW NOTE	1	Lucas replacement, standard	CHF 92.55
45	1B9008	HORN WINDTONE, HIGH NOTE	1	Lucas replacement, optional	CHF 92.55
46	160-200	BRACKET HORN MOUNTING, FLEXIBLE	a/r		CHF 49.40
47	AAA2107	HORN BRACKET LH	1	optional	CHF 62.75
47	AAA2088	HORN BRACKET RH	1	standard, (illustrated)	CHF 62.75
48	GFU2101	INDICATOR RELAY, 3 SCREW CONNECTIONS	1	original, Lucas	CHF 13.45
49	3H1454	INDICATOR RELAY 12V (LARGE WITH 2X4 CONNECTIONS SCREWED), L33117	1	1500cc & early Twin Cam	CHF 117.30
49	3H1454LUCAS	INDICATOR RELAY 12V LUCAS (LARGE WITH 2X4 CONNECTIONS SCREWED), L33117	1		CHF 110.00