Invalid <invalid@invalid.com> wrote in
news:h46nh19irbgfhk43h2afrmhdigbvapvbhf@4ax.com:

> On 3 Sep 2005 19:42:02 GMT, "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote:
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>>Transmission console switch.


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>
> Or if you're mechanically inclined, you can take the unit apart, clean
> out the dried up grease inside, regrease the mechanism, and reuse the
> part.


Yes, apparently this is correct.


>
> The part uses a sliding mechanism with a spring-mounted contact that
> touches pads below for each lever position. Over time, the grease
> used to lubricate mechanism hardens, especially in cold temperatures.
> When this happens the contact will tend to bind in its slot, and fails
> to make a connection with the pads. Cleaning this out and regreasing
> will make it work like new again.
>
>


I found this among my huge (as yet) un-posted collection of photos:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/...lector-driver-
passe.jpg

Or click here if above link is broken:
http://tinyurl.com/98hrt

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