| Author | Message | ||
     Chip Salisbury (Disconites) New Member Username: Disconites Post Number: 34 Registered: 10-2002 |
Has anyone attempted to take one of these apart and clean and or repair it? Mine quit today - replacement is $$$$. 97 d1 | ||
| Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1005 Registered: 04-2002 |
I replaced mine with a new one.. got it from Nathan at discountrovers much cheaper than the dealer. You might also want to check for a used one at www.roverlandparts.com . Sorry I can't assist on the pull apart and rebuild. Later.. RS | ||
| Rich Lee (Rich_lee) New Member Username: Rich_lee Post Number: 13 Registered: 02-2003 |
Hi Chip, After experiencing only parking lights unless I "fiddled" with the switch, I took mine apart and cleaned all the contacts. You have to pull the steering wheel to do it. Be sure the battery is disconnected before you do, otherwise you may trigger a fault code in the SRS system that can only be reset with the dealership computer. Be VERY careful when you pull the switch apart, as little springs and parts might fly anywhere. Grease, clean and lightly sand all of the corroded and pitted contacts. Spray everything clean with contact cleaner and grease the innards well with contact/dielectric grease. Once you have everything back together, IMMEDIATELY go out and buy one of those high-wattage bulb relay kits that power your bulbs directly from the battery (instead of through those wimpy contacts in your headlight switch). You can order them from Jacobs, Painless Wiring or even buy the cheaper AIR version off the shelf at most Kragen/Grand Auto stores for about $50. Good Luck, Rich | ||
| Chip Salisbury (Disconites) New Member Username: Disconites Post Number: 35 Registered: 10-2002 |
Rich, Thanks a bunch for the reply. In total, how long did the rebuild take you? | ||
| Nathan Cooper (Cooper) Member Username: Cooper Post Number: 57 Registered: 10-2002 |
Chip you do not have to pull the steering wheel to replace that module... If you turn the wheel 90 degrees right you can unscrew the two retaining screws for the switch. | ||
| Joshua (Joshua) Senior Member Username: Joshua Post Number: 366 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yeh chip You can find these used for pretty cheap ( under 50 bones) check out roversland.com or aaronauto.com and give these guys a call. You dont have to pull the wheel like Nathan said. Its a simple 2 screws holding the thing in place, and with a swift tug, the entire unit just pulls out. Undo the wire harness, plug it into the new one and your golden. I just did this on both sides ( parking lights didnt work and a week later, int wiper switch broke) I got both sides from Lenny at roversland for 75 bucks shipped email off if you need some step by step instructions Joshua | ||
| Chip Salisbury (Disconites) New Member Username: Disconites Post Number: 36 Registered: 10-2002 |
much appreciated guys, I'll be calling Lenny tomorrow. | ||
| Shawn McKenzie (Shawn) Member Username: Shawn Post Number: 112 Registered: 10-2002 |
Chip, You can remove, rebuild and replace the whole assembly in less than 2 hours. The used one sounds like a great deal, but it might need rebuilding at some point too. I cleaned/regreased mine and it's worked flawlessly since (2yrs now). Just use common sense and a bunch of electrical grease on the nylon friction parts. An easy job. |
