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Re: cleaning corrosion - what to use? Posted by Tom G [Email] (#1951) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Tom G) on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 06:14:44 In Reply to: cleaning corrosion - what to use?, Dan-O, Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:04:31 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Are you taking it apart, or spraying cleaner?
My switches were sticking (91 900s 3 door).
I was going to replace the window switch with the sun roof switch (on a BMW, they are individual switches).
Instead, that's not possible on a Saab.
The switches are a series of copper strips are "rocked" back and forth by the window buttons.
I found my windows sticking and if I thumped the swithces with my fist, they seemed to work.
After dissasembling the switch, I used a soft stainless steel brush to clean the contacts. While the contacts were mildly "burned", I think the real problem was the relays at the top of the switch assembly.
I plan on spraying some lubricant on them.
I would exercise caution when taking this thing apart. The copper strips only go in the rockers one way.
I would also recommend holding it horizontal when releasing the tabs (on the sides of the switch pack), so you can see how everything fits together.
When you put it back together, too much force probably means one of the copper strips has become misaligned.
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