Wiper switches

NYsNumba1Man · 08-08-2010, 12:00 PM

how good do you have to be at sodering though?

I've sodered a few things before, but i've read about people trying to resoder their wiper switches and messing it up then having to buy a completely new switch. I pmed pele and some other guy in the nyc area on the 7club before but i didn't feel like spending 50-75 on a switch

Nismo · 08-08-2010, 01:47 PM

It's more or less being good at removing old solder, if you can get it off quick you are good to go, if you heat the hell out of the board and the contact ring lifts you are screwed, and need a new one. Parts are 30 bucks, and 30-50 is resonable to pay someone for time, and return shipping.

vex · 08-09-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo

You just resolder the 10pins or whatever for the connector, and it will fix it!

Not necessarily true. For instance my clock situation was caused by the ribbon cables actually breaking out of their solder joints. They would make contact but any jolt or bump caused them to lose contact and reset the clock.

Ever since I fixed it and re-soldered everything it has kept accurate and bright time. Only dimming when I turn on the lights (as they should).

vex · 08-09-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NYsNumba1Man

how good do you have to be at sodering though?

I've sodered a few things before, but i've read about people trying to resoder their wiper switches and messing it up then having to buy a completely new switch. I pmed pele and some other guy in the nyc area on the 7club before but i didn't feel like spending 50-75 on a switch

I would offer my help, but I've never soldered the switch together (though I've done plenty of soldering).

RoughRex · 08-09-2010, 09:01 PM

It's not too hard.. just follow the directions in the writeup. I did mine with limited experience. I found that the trick to de-soldering is A: a solder wick, not a solder sucker (worked WAY better for me) B: Apply a little flux to your wick C: Pinch the end of the wick down onto the solder with the tip of your soldering iron... wait a few seconds and PRESTO! You'll get some of the pins in a single attempt this way.

NYsNumba1Man · 08-10-2010, 01:53 AM

link to this write up?

http://www.rotorwiki.com/index.php/Wiper_Switch_Fix

I'm assuming thats it, but my browser won't load it for some reason.

Sharingan 19 · 08-18-2010, 10:04 AM

My buddy (Landon303...on the other forum) is rebuilding wiper switches for 30 shipped.

RotaryDiagnostics · 08-18-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NYsNumba1Man

link to this write up?

http://www.rotorwiki.com/index.php/Wiper_Switch_Fix

I'm assuming thats it, but my browser won't load it for some reason.

Site appears to be down. I can't even open the home page. Hope it is temporary.

WildBillMassey · 09-11-2010, 10:04 PM

I have switches.....

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=12150

08-08-2010, 01:47 PM	#17
Nismo 400WHP or bust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kincardine, Ontario Canada iTrader: (1) Posts: 165 Rep Power: 17	It's more or less being good at removing old solder, if you can get it off quick you are good to go, if you heat the hell out of the board and the contact ring lifts you are screwed, and need a new one. Parts are 30 bucks, and 30-50 is resonable to pay someone for time, and return shipping. __________________ 1986 GXL- Being built with a 13B RE... http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...ead.php?t=9602 1986 Base-RB Exhaust, HKS filter, Solid Aluminum motor mounts, S5 TII motor, ACT Clutch, HKS SSQV, Light Weight Flywheel, Haltech E6X, 720cc 2ndaries, Koni Yellows, Tein Springs Koyo Rad, 250 WHP 230 FTLBS Stock turbo, and stock IC at 10psi. RIP!! The daily bitch- 1995.5 Toyota Tacoma- Trueflow airfilter, and Bilstein HD shocks. 2009 Toyota Corolla "S" TRD Filter... 40MPG

08-09-2010, 09:01 PM	#20
RoughRex Out of Nickels and Dimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 192 Rep Power: 17	It's not too hard.. just follow the directions in the writeup. I did mine with limited experience. I found that the trick to de-soldering is A: a solder wick, not a solder sucker (worked WAY better for me) B: Apply a little flux to your wick C: Pinch the end of the wick down onto the solder with the tip of your soldering iron... wait a few seconds and PRESTO! You'll get some of the pins in a single attempt this way. __________________ 1988 GXL

08-18-2010, 10:04 AM	#22
Sharingan 19 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 138 Rep Power: 15	My buddy (Landon303...on the other forum) is rebuilding wiper switches for 30 shipped.

09-11-2010, 10:04 PM	#24
WildBillMassey Wild Bill Certified Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Schertz, Texas iTrader: (2) Posts: 55 Rep Power: 15	I have switches..... http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=12150