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GSX LH switch-block...

pmcburney

pmcburney

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Has anyone successfully repaired a worn (wobbly?) LH GSX switch-block :confused:?
This is the four-way, 'all-in-one' switch arrangement...

My Kat's switch knob is hanging out some way from the face of the block. I know it's fairly common and I think it's to do with where that knob fits into the switch beneath.


Any info greatly appreciated
Cheer
Paul
 
Hi Paul, got your PM thanks, I'll contact you soon on that. As for the switch block, I have pulled it apart to clean the slide contacts and remove the gunge that builds up in there so Iam not sure if that qualifies as repairs. The first time I pulled it apart I let the spring and very small ball bearing that engages the indicator stop fly out and bounce around the floor, long strip of magnetic tape helped out there. When taking the switch apart remember there is one of the mounting screws for the circuit board that is hidden by the wiring and is difficult to see, yeah I missed it and cracked the board before I realised it was there. By wobbly, do you mean the stepped pyramid switch itself is wobbly? Once you have the switches apart you should be able to see what the problem with the switch is, good luck with it, cheers.
 
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Shin-Ken 1074 said:
By wobbly, do you mean the stepped pyramid switch itself is wobbly?
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Hi Shin-Ken,


Yep, that's exactly what I meant, and I've discovered the problem...

The 'pyramid' knob has on its base a 'T' which fits into the sliding switch for the indicator part of the switchblock.

Commonly, one half of the 'T' breaks off. The knob can still move the switch but it hangs out slightly. The easiest fix is to turn the knob upside-down (which I've done).

It's only to pass a roadworthy, which it should now do because it doesn't hang out, but it's still a bit wobbly. I'll figure out a long term fix at a later stage and publish it here...


Thanks for the reply
Cheers
Paul
 
One side of the tee broke off on me and I used some "Super Glue" to reattach it. So far it's working fine. Those switches are a joy!

cg
 
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