Light Switch stuck!!

[GJF47]

I've just received a new light switch as my old one was broke and the fogs were staying on all the time. Problem is, it looks like I didn't put it in the correct position before putting it in and now the sidelights are constantly on and the switch won't push in for me to get it back out. It's also making a loud buzzing noise when I turn the ignition on. How can I get it back out?

 

[akchappers]

Err you might have to be a bit brutal though I didn't think you could do that wrongly?
Ak

 

[LEE69]

The surround is clipped in from memory so if you are forceful enough it should pull out.

 

[GJF47]

Cheers guys I'll give it a go with a screwdriver around the edges now

 

[GJF47]

Right the surround and the headlight adjuster bit came out but the main round parts to turn the lights on and off is still stuck in. It just wont push in for me to turn it and pull it out

 

[akchappers]

Hate to say this mate but I think you're gonna have to be brutal and may end up getting another!
Ak

 

[LEE69]

Was it ok before it when in, did you turn it to check?

 

[GJF47]

Not sure if it was ok to be honest. I am in work and just did it in a rush when it arrived and completely forgot about turning it.

If I drop the lower part of the dash would I be able to get to it?

 

[LEE69]

Yeah, done it before? if not here's a link http://www.icecavern.com/howtos/leonlowerdashtrim/main.php

 

[LEE69]

TBh there might be enough room to get to it if you remove screws holding the fuse board at the end of the dash.

 

[akchappers]

You know what I think lee is right on the fuse board thingy! I seem to remember having a butchers behind it before when I took my lower dash out for the clutch clip replacement!
Ak

 

[GJF47]

Yep I've done it before, thats how I broke my old one when putting the dash back

Cheers for the help guys, I'll give it a go when I've got 5 mins this afternoon and see how it goes.

What could be causing the loud buzzing sound when I turn the ignition on though?!

 

[akchappers]

Good luck!
Ak

 

[LEE69]

What could be causing the loud buzzing sound when I turn the ignition on though?!

A broken switch shorting out?

 

[akchappers]

An electric surge into the hornets nest behind you're dash waiting to get anyone who puts their fingers behind it?
Ak

 

[GJF47]

Got it sorted now. Had to drop the lower part of the dash and go in with a very small screwdriver to push the raised bit in. The switch is broke it doesn't push in at all so I'm thinking maybe it was broken when I had it?

Good news is the old one is working fine now

 

[akchappers]

You're joking? Sounds like you just had a loose connection in the first place or was just dirty!
Ak

 

[GJF47]

I did take it apart 2 weeks ago and gave it a clean but it still wouldn't work. Lucky the one I bought was a second hand off ebay and not from the dealers!