Cleaning turn signal switch

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  1. mike75mav

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    As anybody cleaned the contacts on the turn signal switch with brake cleaner? I'm having problems that the blinker is not blinking. I replaced the blinker relay and the turn signal switch.
     
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    I replaced mine with one from ebay, actually had to do the steering wheel tube and got a NOS one.

    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...averick+turn+signal+switch&_sacat=0&_from=R40

    They're pricey though...

    Have you tried light sanding them with like 1000 grit paper?
     
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    I haven't tried sandpaper yet. I did replace the switch with another one.
     
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    Use 1000 grit or lighter :)
     
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    I would use this instead of brake cleaner...
     

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    Yup, brake cleaner can melt/deform some plastics...

    There is a product called Deoxit that is supposed to be the best electronic cleaner avail, but is hard to find... The antique radio, guitar amp, etc restorers swear by it...
     
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