Cleaning and servicing the clutch switch: Difference between revisions
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Total parts are: 2 plastic case housings, 1 plunger with electrical wiper, 1 spring for the plunger return, 3 electrical track-style paths for the wiper to contact and the electrical connector. Use a small toothbrush and clean off the grit and grime that's in the housing. Then, move to a soft wire brush to de-corrode the electrical traces (the copper bits). Finish up with a pencil eraser. After the electrical contacts are clean, apply a small amount of [[Waterproofing your electrical connections|dielectric grease]] to the traces, the wiper, and inside the electrical connector. | Total parts are: 2 plastic case housings, 1 plunger with electrical wiper, 1 spring for the plunger return, 3 electrical track-style paths for the wiper to contact and the electrical connector. Use a small toothbrush and clean off the grit and grime that's in the housing. Then, move to a soft wire brush to de-corrode the electrical traces (the copper bits). Finish up with a pencil eraser. After the electrical contacts are clean, apply a small amount of [[Waterproofing your electrical connections|dielectric grease]] to the traces, the wiper, and inside the electrical connector. | ||
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Put the plunger back in, then snap the two halves together and screw the switch back on. Use a strong wire tie or zip tie to hold the lever back while you reinstall. The plunger is easy to break. Be careful. | Put the plunger back in, then snap the two halves together and screw the switch back on. Use a strong wire tie or zip tie to hold the lever back while you reinstall. The plunger is easy to break. Be careful. | ||
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