Steamer Hazard light Switch

[Sidk]

while giving the switches a test today, i see that my hazard light switch sticks.
basically the hazard lights stay on and the switch doesnt work "easily" to turn them off, i have to press on the switch with a hard object like a key and even then there is no guarantee that it turns off the hazard lights and pops out.

anyone have an idea? before i go blindly fidling with things.. 

[Sin_Tiger]

Not unusual as plastic switches get older and dust / grit accumulate inside. Just take it apart slowly, clean everything with WD40 or similar then blow it all out to dry it before lubricating everything with my old favourite Dielectric grease (waiting fir the leg pulling ) Do all for switches one at a time and you won't have to touch them again for a long time.

Be careful not to damage the small plastic "pin" that locates the switch block in the matching hole on the bars when refitting (if it isn't already broken off). If you find any green / blue corrosion on the copper switch contracts, use a small fibreglass bristle cleaning brush rather than abrasive paper. Both the brush and the grease you should be able to find in a void electronics / electrical store.

If you want to restore the colour to the push button, try using a piece of "Magic Eraser" slightly wet, then use some wax wood polish. You may have a different name for "Magic Eraser" in Greece, it's usually sold in hardware stores in a large white block, just cut off what you need, it's also great for cleaning muck and flies from your helmet and visor without scratching or using chemicals.

[Sidk]

Not unusual as plastic switches get older and dust / grit accumulate inside. Just take it apart slowly, clean everything with WD40 or similar then blow it all out to dry it before lubricating everything with my old favourite Dielectric grease (waiting fir the leg pulling ) Do all for switches one at a time and you won't have to touch them again for a long time.

Be careful not to damage the small plastic "pin" that locates the switch block in the matching hole on the bars when refitting (if it isn't already broken off). If you find any green / blue corrosion on the copper switch contracts, use a small fibreglass bristle cleaning brush rather than abrasive paper. Both the brush and the grease you should be able to find in a void electronics / electrical store.

If you want to restore the colour to the push button, try using a piece of "Magic Eraser" slightly wet, then use some wax wood polish. You may have a different name for "Magic Eraser" in Greece, it's usually sold in hardware stores in a large white block, just cut off what you need, it's also great for cleaning muck and flies from your helmet and visor without scratching or using chemicals.

thanks for the insight... (especially the bit about the plastic "pin")


I'm a fan of the magical dielectric known as WD40 as well (its like Windex, full of magical properties..  :icon_wink: )