ARC-9 switches going bad

tsayyote · 11-05-2009, 10:28 PM

I picked up this box from a member on here and when I got it, 3 of the switches stuck down like it had soda spilled on it then over time it turned into sludge. I had pm'd Kris a while back and was told I could send it in but it was on my DD so I couldn't. Picked up some rocker switches on ebay and soldered them in myself but a couple months later those are acting up along with 1 or 2 of the original rockers. If pressed all the way down, they do nothing, but if I slowly press the rocker at a certain point the contacts engage inside the switch, but any farther down, the switch doesnt work. What am I looking at price wise to send it in (getting motor swap so I can send it in now) and have all the switches replaced?

***AVS_JASON*** · 11-06-2009, 07:02 PM

I would need to see what condition the box is in to give you a price. Switches run about 3-6 bucks each. Just send it in and I'll have them do an evaluation before they work on it. Then I can let you know what the cost will be.

tsayyote · 11-06-2009, 08:12 PM

i wonder if it would be cheaper for me to just solder everything in myself and just buy the switches from avs. should i post a pic of the box? what would 9 switches run with shipping?

***AVS_JASON*** · 11-10-2009, 06:27 PM

If you do this yourself. It will void the warranty.
Switches run $3 each for 3 prong and $5 each for the 6 prong. I will take care of the shipping for you, if you go this route.

tsayyote · 11-10-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AVS_JASON

If you do this yourself. It will void the warranty.
Switches run $3 each for 3 prong and $5 each for the 6 prong. I will take care of the shipping for you, if you go this route.

i've already replaced 3 myself so it looks like i'm outa luck on a warranty so i'll probably be calling in an order for some switches soon. Do you know the specs on the diodes in between a few of the switches? The wires attached to those are fragile and i'm just gunna pull those and the switches out and replace them.

***AVS_JASON*** · 11-11-2009, 12:05 PM

The diodes are already built in to the circuit boards. So I don't know the exact specs on them. I would try taking one in to RadioShack or something like that.

tsayyote · 11-13-2009, 12:38 PM

Ordered! Thanks Jason

11-05-2009, 10:28 PM	#1
tsayyote is rockin' out to Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,840 Location: Anaheim, Ca User is: OffLine	ARC-9 switches going bad I picked up this box from a member on here and when I got it, 3 of the switches stuck down like it had soda spilled on it then over time it turned into sludge. I had pm'd Kris a while back and was told I could send it in but it was on my DD so I couldn't. Picked up some rocker switches on ebay and soldered them in myself but a couple months later those are acting up along with 1 or 2 of the original rockers. If pressed all the way down, they do nothing, but if I slowly press the rocker at a certain point the contacts engage inside the switch, but any farther down, the switch doesnt work. What am I looking at price wise to send it in (getting motor swap so I can send it in now) and have all the switches replaced?
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11-06-2009, 07:02 PM	#2
*AVS_JASON* airbagparts.com Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 313 Location: Fresno, Cali User is: OffLine	Re: ARC-9 switches going bad I would need to see what condition the box is in to give you a price. Switches run about 3-6 bucks each. Just send it in and I'll have them do an evaluation before they work on it. Then I can let you know what the cost will be.
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11-06-2009, 08:12 PM	#3
tsayyote is rockin' out to Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,840 Location: Anaheim, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: ARC-9 switches going bad i wonder if it would be cheaper for me to just solder everything in myself and just buy the switches from avs. should i post a pic of the box? what would 9 switches run with shipping?
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11-10-2009, 06:27 PM	#4
*AVS_JASON* airbagparts.com Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 313 Location: Fresno, Cali User is: OffLine	Re: ARC-9 switches going bad If you do this yourself. It will void the warranty. Switches run $3 each for 3 prong and $5 each for the 6 prong. I will take care of the shipping for you, if you go this route.
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11-10-2009, 11:21 PM	#5
tsayyote is rockin' out to Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,840 Location: Anaheim, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: ARC-9 switches going bad Quote: Originally Posted by AVS_JASON If you do this yourself. It will void the warranty. Switches run $3 each for 3 prong and $5 each for the 6 prong. I will take care of the shipping for you, if you go this route. i've already replaced 3 myself so it looks like i'm outa luck on a warranty so i'll probably be calling in an order for some switches soon. Do you know the specs on the diodes in between a few of the switches? The wires attached to those are fragile and i'm just gunna pull those and the switches out and replace them.
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11-11-2009, 12:05 PM	#6
*AVS_JASON* airbagparts.com Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 313 Location: Fresno, Cali User is: OffLine	Re: ARC-9 switches going bad The diodes are already built in to the circuit boards. So I don't know the exact specs on them. I would try taking one in to RadioShack or something like that.
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11-13-2009, 12:38 PM	#7
tsayyote is rockin' out to Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,840 Location: Anaheim, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: ARC-9 switches going bad Ordered! Thanks Jason
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