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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Mr. V, May 21, 2011.

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  1. Mr. V

    Mr. V Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
    1,247
    Portland, Oregon
    #1 Mr. V, May 21, 2011
    As part of my trying to square away my 456 GT, I want to remove and, to the degree possible, disassemble and clean the battery disconnect switch, to make sure I have the cleanest contact possible.

    Can the switch be disassembled, and if so, how?

    Mine is the round switch with two posts for the cable terminals.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Mr. V

    Mr. V Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
    1,247
    Portland, Oregon
    #2 Mr. V, May 21, 2011
    Follow up:

    I took the switch out, and saw that the turning rod is held on at the bottom with a clip.

    Removed the clip and slid the rod up enough to access the interior; sprayed a healthy dose of electronic cleaner in there, turned the switch on and off to clean the wipers, then put it back together.

    I was surprised at the amount of oxidation / tarnish on the bolts on the switch and on the cables themselves where they attach to the switch: cleaned them with a wire brush.
     
  3. tatcat

    tatcat F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Sep 3, 2001
    11,013
    panama city beach FL
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    rick c
    #3 tatcat, May 22, 2011
    i hate mine. i plan to go back to just a plain cable. the thing frequently fails and i have to whack it a few taps with a hammer to get the car to start.
     

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