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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 07:18 PM
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I know this is a common problem and I’ve read posts in the past about the cause and the fix. I can’t find the threads now but I recall the fix being fairly easy. What I can’t remember is what to use to break down the cake-on grease.

Also, would a heat gun help?

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WD 40 should loosen the crud. Or electronic circuit board cleaner. I'd stay clear of brake cleaner. It might eat away the enamel insulation on the coils. Heat from a gun might damage them, too

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Have you tried to remove the cable from the switch and push it manually? It may just need the cable housing moved a little.
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I used hardware store paint thinner.




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Originally Posted by Geralds57
Have you tried to remove the cable from the switch and push it manually? It may just need the cable housing moved a little.
Thanks! Seems like I tried that in the past but I’ll give it another go before I open up the mechanism.

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Originally Posted by buns
I used hardware store paint thinner.



Thanks! That’s the picture I’ve been looking for!

Paint thinner it is then.

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