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Old 29 Sep 2008, 10:45 pm
jim beam
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Default Re: 94 Civic ignition switch update

jim L wrote:
> Still can't get pitted area on old switch to take solder. I'm using rosin
> core solder with flux, but no go. BTW, it's a lead free flux - but the
> only flux available @ local hw store if that makes any difference. I'm not
> an expert on soldering by any means, but - would acid core stick - or
> has metalurgy changed to where nothing will work? I no longer need this
> switch, but would like to be able to repair it for practice and my own
> curiosity.
>
> Jim
>
>

suspect you need a higher wattage iron. those are big fat copper cables
- they suck heat like crazy.
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