Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
02-16-2004, 08:46 PM
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Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON. They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on
02-17-2004, 05:54 AM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
Goal500k wrote:
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
less expensive brands available.
Eric
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
less expensive brands available.
Eric
02-17-2004, 05:54 AM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
Goal500k wrote:
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
less expensive brands available.
Eric
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
less expensive brands available.
Eric
02-17-2004, 05:54 AM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
Goal500k wrote:
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
less expensive brands available.
Eric
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
less expensive brands available.
Eric
02-17-2004, 12:19 PM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
Goal500k wrote:
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON. They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
===============
Plain silicone spray is avaulable at all auto parts shops, or WalMart.
It will not harm plastics or electronics, and it doesn't attract grunge,
like a dino-based lube would.
'Curly'
=============
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON. They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
===============
Plain silicone spray is avaulable at all auto parts shops, or WalMart.
It will not harm plastics or electronics, and it doesn't attract grunge,
like a dino-based lube would.
'Curly'
=============
02-17-2004, 12:19 PM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
Goal500k wrote:
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON. They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
===============
Plain silicone spray is avaulable at all auto parts shops, or WalMart.
It will not harm plastics or electronics, and it doesn't attract grunge,
like a dino-based lube would.
'Curly'
=============
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON. They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
===============
Plain silicone spray is avaulable at all auto parts shops, or WalMart.
It will not harm plastics or electronics, and it doesn't attract grunge,
like a dino-based lube would.
'Curly'
=============
02-17-2004, 12:19 PM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
Goal500k wrote:
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON. They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
===============
Plain silicone spray is avaulable at all auto parts shops, or WalMart.
It will not harm plastics or electronics, and it doesn't attract grunge,
like a dino-based lube would.
'Curly'
=============
>
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON. They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
===============
Plain silicone spray is avaulable at all auto parts shops, or WalMart.
It will not harm plastics or electronics, and it doesn't attract grunge,
like a dino-based lube would.
'Curly'
=============
02-17-2004, 08:03 PM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
The back of the switch breaks and pushes out. Replace the switch assembly.
"Goal500k" <emailnotavailable@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones
were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have
a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so
bad to have the rear defogger stuck on
>
"Goal500k" <emailnotavailable@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:a89aef3d22ce5aaa475747599943ec14@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones
were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have
a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so
bad to have the rear defogger stuck on
>
02-17-2004, 08:03 PM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
The back of the switch breaks and pushes out. Replace the switch assembly.
"Goal500k" <emailnotavailable@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:a89aef3d22ce5aaa475747599943ec14@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones
were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have
a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so
bad to have the rear defogger stuck on
>
"Goal500k" <emailnotavailable@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:a89aef3d22ce5aaa475747599943ec14@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones
were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have
a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so
bad to have the rear defogger stuck on
>
02-17-2004, 08:03 PM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
The back of the switch breaks and pushes out. Replace the switch assembly.
"Goal500k" <emailnotavailable@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:a89aef3d22ce5aaa475747599943ec14@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones
were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have
a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so
bad to have the rear defogger stuck on
>
"Goal500k" <emailnotavailable@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:a89aef3d22ce5aaa475747599943ec14@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new ones
were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but now I have
a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now winter so its not so
bad to have the rear defogger stuck on
>
02-17-2004, 11:19 PM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
Replace the switch. I have many Honda switches laying around... all work...
you email me a digital picture of it I may be able to find you a switch (you
pay for shipping). I have some Civics and Accords hazard and defrost
switches... may work on preludes too...
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:4031F2F7.3136BC31@spam.now...
> Goal500k wrote:
> >
> > 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> > They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> > ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> > now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> > winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
>
> Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
> alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
> many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
>
> I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
> with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
> less expensive brands available.
>
> Eric
you email me a digital picture of it I may be able to find you a switch (you
pay for shipping). I have some Civics and Accords hazard and defrost
switches... may work on preludes too...
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:4031F2F7.3136BC31@spam.now...
> Goal500k wrote:
> >
> > 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> > They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> > ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> > now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> > winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
>
> Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
> alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
> many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
>
> I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
> with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
> less expensive brands available.
>
> Eric
02-17-2004, 11:19 PM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
Replace the switch. I have many Honda switches laying around... all work...
you email me a digital picture of it I may be able to find you a switch (you
pay for shipping). I have some Civics and Accords hazard and defrost
switches... may work on preludes too...
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:4031F2F7.3136BC31@spam.now...
> Goal500k wrote:
> >
> > 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> > They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> > ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> > now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> > winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
>
> Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
> alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
> many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
>
> I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
> with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
> less expensive brands available.
>
> Eric
you email me a digital picture of it I may be able to find you a switch (you
pay for shipping). I have some Civics and Accords hazard and defrost
switches... may work on preludes too...
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:4031F2F7.3136BC31@spam.now...
> Goal500k wrote:
> >
> > 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> > They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> > ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> > now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> > winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
>
> Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
> alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
> many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
>
> I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
> with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
> less expensive brands available.
>
> Eric
02-17-2004, 11:19 PM
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Re: Sticky Pair of Switches - How to Fix?
Replace the switch. I have many Honda switches laying around... all work...
you email me a digital picture of it I may be able to find you a switch (you
pay for shipping). I have some Civics and Accords hazard and defrost
switches... may work on preludes too...
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:4031F2F7.3136BC31@spam.now...
> Goal500k wrote:
> >
> > 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> > They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> > ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> > now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> > winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
>
> Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
> alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
> many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
>
> I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
> with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
> less expensive brands available.
>
> Eric
you email me a digital picture of it I may be able to find you a switch (you
pay for shipping). I have some Civics and Accords hazard and defrost
switches... may work on preludes too...
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:4031F2F7.3136BC31@spam.now...
> Goal500k wrote:
> >
> > 1986 Prelude Si. Rear defogger/ Hazard warning switches both stick ON.
> > They are push-on, push-off type. I had them replaced once but the new
> > ones were worse, and have gotten even worse. For years I got by, but
> > now I have a 3-year-old car nut who WON'T LEAVE IT ALONE!It's now
> > winter so its not so bad to have the rear defogger stuck on.
>
> Running the rear window defogger all of the time can put a strain on the
> alternator as it tries to keep up with the current draw. For this reason,
> many newer cars now have 10-15 minute timers on the switch.
>
> I suspect that you could try removing the switches and cleaning them out
> with some contact cleaner. I like the LPS contact cleaner but there are
> less expensive brands available.
>
> Eric
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