512 TR fog lights

I just bought a 512 TR. When I try to turn on the fog lights, they come on for a few seconds and then kick back off, and the switch will not reset until the ignition is turned off. Relay? Can someone give me a trouble shooting plan?

Keep in mind that I no very little about electronics, so dumb it down if you can.

Thanks

 

I pulled the switch and took it somewhat apart. I removed the black cover and the actual button revealing a circular/triangular/center pin contact under the spring beneath the button. It was corroded. I cleaned it with a little copper polish, reassembled, and viola! I have driving/fog lights again!

Took about 15 minutes, saved $280... In case anyone is in the same boat.

 

Greg,

It just pops out. Get a thin screwdriver and carefully pry the square unit out of the housing. It has a plug in the back. Then the black cover surrounding the round button will pop off the case, and most of it will come apart. Watch for the little triangular contact, it is loose and small, so you don't want it to get away! Hopefully this will help you as well.

Regards,

-J.

 

Crap, it's cutting off again. Must be some little internal resistor or diode or something that is screwed up. Looks like I may need a new switch after all.

 

OK, I pulled it and cleaned, and that did seem to help. Big drive tomorrow (Bermuda Run in NC! Whoohoo!) so we will see if that does the trick. It is the same part number as the Mondial switch.

Can you elaborate as to what melted with your switch? I am looking at used sources, but if it is just a matter of time, I will probably get a new switch and prolong my agony.