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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: tigers_gonads on 16 April 2013, 13:42:53

Title: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: tigers_gonads on 16 April 2013, 13:42:53

I've just stripped and cleaned mine.
Refitted and setup
Its a lot better but still not perfect.
While apart, I noticed the tracking on the switch was starting to wear away in places.
Has anybody on here repaired the switch tracking with the silver heated window repair paint that is available ?
Is it advisable to try or am I looking at a new / decent second hand switch ?
Any idea on prices ?
Tia

Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 16 April 2013, 20:05:47

Steve @ Omega spares usually has them for about £25 or so.

He might even get you one with the "S" on the top of the lever that's legible  :y

Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: tidla on 16 April 2013, 21:29:51

yep.

maplins silver pen with fine tip.

Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: tigers_gonads on 16 April 2013, 22:10:47

Quote from: Lincs Robert on 16 April 2013, 20:05:47

Steve @ Omega spares usually has them for about £25 or so.

He might even get you one with the "S" on the top of the lever that's legible  :y

Its the actual electrical selector switch that bolts to the side of the gearbox underneath the car Rob.
The one that sends gear selector position data to the gearboxes ecu.  ;)

Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: tigers_gonads on 16 April 2013, 22:11:35

Quote from: tidla on 16 April 2013, 21:29:51

yep.

maplins silver pen with fine tip.

Cheers bud  :)

Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: Dave DND on 17 April 2013, 10:58:24

The "pens" are generally only suited to track repair on things like heated rear elements, and if subject to any sort of friction tend to break down fairly quickly.

For track and button repairs, we tend to use this stuff

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solder-Soldering-iron-Conductive-Glue-Carbon-Paint-Fix-Rubber-Keypads-Repair-/230964924247?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c6950f57

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Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: tigers_gonads on 17 April 2013, 11:50:43

Quote from: Dave DND on 17 April 2013, 10:58:24

The "pens" are generally only suited to track repair on things like heated rear elements, and if subject to any sort of friction tend to break down fairly quickly.

For track and button repairs, we tend to use this stuff

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solder-Soldering-iron-Conductive-Glue-Carbon-Paint-Fix-Rubber-Keypads-Repair-/230964924247?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c6950f57

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I can think of a few uses for that stuff  :y
How hard does the "glue" get Dave ?
How durable to heat is it ?

Cheers Steve

Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: Dave DND on 18 April 2013, 10:22:35

If you are familiar with the carbon surfaces on the underside of switches on a rubberied panel - then this stuff is identical. Never tried it under heat - can`t think of a scenario where we would need to, as if heat were involved then you really should be looking at a correct method of fixing

Mix it well, and we apply it with dental tools to ensure it goes where we want it.

Highly recommended stuff  :y

Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: tigers_gonads on 18 April 2013, 10:54:27

Cheers Dave, I'll get some and have a play in the future  :y

Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: tidla on 18 April 2013, 22:31:33

3 yrs so far.

some of the track fails/corrodes between the contact points so not under the riggers of slider contacts.

Title: Re: AR35 selector switch (Drive position)
Post by: Dave DND on 19 April 2013, 09:46:26

I find the pens to be more "gunk" than substance - but there will always be a big difference in quality between the stuff the profesionals use, and what is available over the counter to the budding hobbiest.

 ;)