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Cleansing the main switch

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  1. stekkefun4

    stekkefun4 Formula 3
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    #1 stekkefun4, Oct 11, 2014
    I had some technical issues with the horn / lights / windscreen wipers in the past months and replaced about everything but the main switch. Unfortunately, replacing the fusebox did not solve these issues, windscreen wipers were still activated when pressing the horn button...

    Then, I started disassembling the steering wheel with the special tool to remove the central nut and had a look at the main switch. There were no damaged cables, no other cracks visible.

    But the thing I noticed was that there was a residue around all copper connecting points on the main switch. This must have been copper residue and may explain why there were a lot of shorts in the main switch.

    I cleansed all connection points and re-assembled the steering wheel. Tested the wipers - lights - horn and all problems were solved!

    For the moment, all bad connection problems are gone (touching wood).

    I'll post some pics to show you guys where the residue was.
     
  2. bartzagato

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    #2 bartzagato, Oct 11, 2014
    Hi Stekke

    My wiperstalk has a strange "0" position. I think the joint is broken and badly fixed. You know perhaps if it's used on other cars? I looked around and I think it's also used in a Lancia beta & Delta (first series), but I'm not sure....

    I'm not fond of fiddling with it now, because it could break anytime.

    The residu you've found is a combination of dust collected over the years, grease to protect the contacts and a little bit of copper. If the amount of copper is too much, you're 'eating' up the contacts.
     
  3. stekkefun4

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    #3 stekkefun4, Oct 11, 2014
    Hey, I have a spare main switch, so if you need a part, send me a PM.
     
  4. stekkefun4

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  5. theunissenguido

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  6. stekkefun4

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    #6 stekkefun4, Oct 11, 2014
    Hey, Guido! The main switch on the pic is my reserve one ;-) , not the one I have repaired.


     

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