Dash Buttons Sticking
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Dash Buttons Sticking
Hello all.....brand new here. I work on a variety of different cars and I am a member of several forums already. Forums are a great place to exchange ideas and get answers to questions. That being said, my first question. Just purchased a 1989 Corvette Coupe and I noticed that a lot of the dash buttons stick really bad, i.e. AC controls etc. If I push really hard they seem to break loose and work fine but are stuck again the next day. I don't know if a previous owner may have been a smoker causing a build up in the buttons or not. Is there a spray that I can use on these buttons to remedy this? Been considering WD40.
Thanks.............
Gary
Thanks.............
Gary
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I had a AC control panel (1989) with a mind of it's own. I pulled the panel and used MG Chemicals contact cleaner on it. Sprayed the whole panel with it and gently blew it out to dry several times. I sprayed the front around the buttons and into the back side through a couple small holes. The buttons work and the panel now works correctly.
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I had a AC control panel (1989) with a mind of it's own. I pulled the panel and used MG Chemicals contact cleaner on it. Sprayed the whole panel with it and gently blew it out to dry several times. I sprayed the front around the buttons and into the back side through a couple small holes. The buttons work and the panel now works correctly.
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There is a sticky under the tech section 4th down from the top. I think it will cover your problem. Dave
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When working on electrical connections on my boats over the years ive had good luck with CRC cleaner. I finish it up with a thin coat of dialectric greese. My 93 will get a sticky button now and then but not bad enough to put it on my list...yet
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I'm always looking for an easy way out. Do you think I can spray the front of the buttons while pushing on them or will I have to remove the suspect panel and do it from the rear side?
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Id try it first the CRC quick dry is made to be used on plastics wont hurt them. I used it on my door jam switch and it helped for a while. I replaced drivers side a few weeks ago. Use the red straw and have at at. Good luck
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will do....thanks for the help...will check it out this weekend.....
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