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Fixed the switch!!

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Fixed the switch!!

Posted: 6/17/13 7:10amMessage 1 of 7
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tbirdsps
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Ridgecrest, CA - USA
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My passenger door switch, you know the one on the jamb.  It had broken off so it wasn't working.  Luckily there were no lost parts.  I removed the door panel and unbolted the remains from the door.
 
I super glued it back together being careful not to get any glue on the plunger.  I coated the plunger with a little WD-40 then glued it back together.  Because of the spring my fingers were quite sore after holding it together for about 2 minutes. 
 
I put it all back together and everything works again.  Interior lights, rear hatch switch.
 
I spent zero on the repair.  Now time will tell how log it will last.
 
I just love cheap!  LOL
If it isn't broke, I haven't fixed it yet....
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Re: Fixed the switch!!

Posted: 6/17/13 8:13amMessage 2 of 7
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Vette(s): 1995 Coupe, Automatic, Dark Red Metallic, 1G1YY22P6S5100376 1985 Coupe, Automatic, Gold Metallic, 1G1YY0783F5114974
Good deal.  Hope it works out well for the long run! 
~Laurie~

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Re: Fixed the switch!!

Posted: 7/18/13 7:44amMessage 3 of 7
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Well it didn't last.  I'll order a new one. :(  But I did learn how to get the door panel off. :)
If it isn't broke, I haven't fixed it yet....
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Re: Fixed the switch!!

Posted: 7/18/13 12:26pmMessage 4 of 7
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Shoot.  Well, at least it was a learning experience.  Too bad you can't use duct tape.  I hear that works on everything LOL
~Laurie~

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Re: Fixed the switch!!

Posted: 7/24/13 12:44pmMessage 5 of 7
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I think I'm going to have to fix it again.  Absolutely nobody has the switch.  Discontinued everywhere.
 
Anyone have a parts car?  90-96 that would like to sell me one or two?
 
 
I found one on ebay today and bought it.  Absolutely not produced anymore.  There are Corvette salvage yards that do have them.  Quoted price $20 each used.  I'll be saving the broken one. :)


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Re: Fixed the switch!!

Posted: 7/26/13 9:43amMessage 6 of 7
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Ah, good deal that you were able to find one so fast.  
~Laurie~

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Re: Fixed the switch!!

Posted: 7/27/13 7:30amMessage 7 of 7
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Vette(s): 1985 vette red 78K auto,pb,ps,pw,pl. It has the 1 piece glass top, it has the sport seats in Dk Gray Cloth. I put 90 wheels on with 1 1/4 inch spacers.
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