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Technical => Electrical Tech => Topic started by: cyber-junkie on November 12, 2009, 06:12:20 PM

Title: Eq power wont stay on/locked
Post by: cyber-junkie on November 12, 2009, 06:12:20 PM
The Eq works but the power button won't stay on/locked, do I try some electric parts cleaner or just wedge something in there or what?
Title: Eq power wont stay on/locked
Post by: Beau on November 12, 2009, 07:01:14 PM
Usually, we just have to wedge something in there. Design flaw...
Title: Eq power wont stay on/locked
Post by: 302 PWR on November 12, 2009, 07:30:36 PM
The end of a black zip tie usually works pretty well. :mullet:
Title: Eq power wont stay on/locked
Post by: Ductape91 on November 13, 2009, 11:02:08 AM
i just replaced mine because of this problem.
i tried to glue it down with some strong glue i had laying around but its that kind of plastic that doesnt glue up very well.
Title: Eq power wont stay on/locked
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on November 14, 2009, 09:04:10 AM
I understand the EQ used in the 90s Aerostar is same and has a improved switch...
Title: Eq power wont stay on/locked
Post by: Masejoer on November 14, 2009, 12:19:00 PM
Solder the circuit closed...I never had the EQ off when I had it still. I replaced one and the replacement broke within a month so I just soldered it so it's always powered on.
Title: Eq power wont stay on/locked
Post by: Ductape91 on November 14, 2009, 01:34:00 PM
Quote from: Seek;298789
Solder the circuit closed...I never had the EQ off when I had it still. I replaced one and the replacement broke within a month so I just soldered it so it's always powered on.


thats actually what i wanted to do at first like you ill never turn it off anyway. couldnt find my soldering gun and, sadly, didnt know which terminals to solder up. im no electrician.
Title: Eq power wont stay on/locked
Post by: RoyLPita on November 14, 2009, 02:21:32 PM
This brings back a memory. The switch went on my 88 Sport back in '92. I took the face off and fastened a paperclip aroung the switch button. It stayed on after that no further problems.