RE: re Need p/n for mystery part

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From: "Smith, Kirby A" <kirby.a.smith@lmco.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 10:21:48 -0400

>OK

I assume you have the switch in hand.  It pops out of the console assembly
by prying it inward or outward (forgot which).  First, using a small blade,
pry the toggle off from the left side.

Next, observe that near the pin side of the switch, the plastic cover is
held in by protrusions in the base part pushing into depressions in the
plastic cover.  Use a small jewelers screwdriver or equivalent to
sequentially pry the cover away from each protusion, insert shim stock (.022
say by 0.100 by 0.75) into each area blocking the protrusion from its
depression.  When all 4 are done, push out the base by pushing on the brown
parts on the toggle side.

Using a contact file, or maybe emery paper, clean the contacts.  I use
ProGold for contact enhancement, but it may not be useful with the high
currents in the switches.  Note that at this point one could change the LED
if it is dead.  The radio shack part of the same size and a 1/4 W, 1 kohm
resistor work well and will be much more resistant to damage from
transients.

Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly, however, you have to remove the
bakelite "pressors" from the sticky tape and insert them into the base
assembly to get it together easily.  BTW, it can only go together one way,
so look for the locations of the brown posts, and note the toggle pivots are
different diameter on each side.

Good Luck

kirby

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Thanks for the details Kirby. Unfortunately, the problem is still there! I cleaned the contacts w/emery paper, washed it all down w/contact cleaner, and gave it a test before putting all back together. No luck. Even worse, I broke one of the "pressers" while testing! I swapped the switch with one that works the rear window(same p/n), and still no go. Maybe the problem is in the connection to the motor. At least the window still goes up and down. Oh well...



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Michael Lemon
Kansas City, MO
'88 90q
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