Bill W. Posted June 13, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 13, 2009 I've got a couple of buttons on my radio not working. I pulled the radio apart, the switches look pretty crusty. I'd like to replace the switches, does anyone out there have a part number for new switches??? Or somewhere to get switches??? I promise to take pics of the operation!! Thanks!! Bill W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted June 13, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 13, 2009 I sprayed mine out good with electrical contact cleaner and they've been fine ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted June 13, 2009 Share #3 Posted June 13, 2009 I found replacement switches in an old VCR. I am sure I still have some left somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjerry Posted June 13, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 13, 2009 I had a friend give me a board from a vcr that has them on and I also ordered some from chine of ebay. I fixed my radio and have a few extras. How many are you looking for. I might just be able to hook you up. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gscbertrand Posted June 13, 2009 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2009 I got some from a local electronics supply store for $1.49 @ made by GC electronics part # pts45sl43p. Hope this helps also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrood Posted June 13, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 13, 2009 It's a real common 1/4" square, momentary, through hole, switch... the only variations are on the height of the push "shaft" and they ALL must be the same height, just trim down a new one if it's too "tall" or on reassembly you'll find the housing holding that button DOWN... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W. Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted June 15, 2009 Got four of the switches that are green/brown from corrosion. The others look OK, but who knows for sure!! Guess I'll clean, clean, clean and see what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted June 15, 2009 Share #8 Posted June 15, 2009 I had a friend give me a board from a vcr that has them on and I also ordered some from chine of ebay. I fixed my radio and have a few extras. How many are you looking for. I might just be able to hook you up. Jerry Hey Jerry could i hit you up for two of those buttons ? I lost a gray and a black one. collor doesn't matter as long as they work. Gladly pay what you think they're worth. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfrebird4 Posted October 18, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 18, 2009 IT's been working fine with the original cloth (or whatever)cover gone, even in a heavy rain, but I've often thought I should glue something over the hole. Any ideas guys and ladies? Thanks! Yep, I DO love to ride in any direction, too! Jack Tharp Fort Collins, CO aka DePreach: weddings preferrably bikers, outdoors; funerals as needed; and NOT A FUNDI; just well centered in the faith! JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted October 18, 2009 Share #10 Posted October 18, 2009 jameco.com look at their switches and buy what looks close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted October 18, 2009 Share #11 Posted October 18, 2009 I just took mine apart and glued in a new piece of cloth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrood Posted October 18, 2009 Share #12 Posted October 18, 2009 For the noise sensing mic cover, I glued in a thinned piece of wet suit material and it works fine... and still water resistant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted October 18, 2009 Share #13 Posted October 18, 2009 I took my radio apart on my 88VR to see if I could get the radio memory and station preset buttons to work. Couldn't see how to clean them with contact cleaner, as the station preset buttons seemed to be sealed switches. I wonder if my basis problem is most likely with the memory switch itself. I also wonder if the problem might be solder joints? Any info or suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrood Posted October 18, 2009 Share #14 Posted October 18, 2009 As these switches are rather sealed, you would have to spray around the plunger shaft and work it... but it's almost easier to just replace them. You can use an Ohm meter and see which ones don't show a short when depressed... and replace those. Most TV and radio repair shops will have handfulls of these switches, again, you want to match the plunger height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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