Sticking DIC Controls
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From: sherman oaks ca
Sticking DIC Controls
It seems that some of the DIC controls on my 06 vert stick sometimes. I have to pull out by hand or continue to push until they pop out. Would appreciate any suggestions on how to alleviate this issue. It's not a big deal but it does get annoying.
Last edited by bikingles; Aug 13, 2017 at 08:38 PM.
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Pull the bezel, pull the buttons and boards off the bezel via the back screws and clean them of the soda that someone got on the buttons to cause the problem in the first place.
Bezel is out at the 1;40 mark.
Pods removed from the bezel, then apart to clean them.
Also to point out, if any of the bulbs are burnt out and need to be replaced, where is the new bulbs part number from radio shack you will need to solder in new replacement bulbs.
Bezel is out at the 1;40 mark.
Pods removed from the bezel, then apart to clean them.
Also to point out, if any of the bulbs are burnt out and need to be replaced, where is the new bulbs part number from radio shack you will need to solder in new replacement bulbs.
Last edited by Dano523; Aug 13, 2017 at 10:32 PM.
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Why replace????
you still have to pull the bezel, then unscrew the bolts to pull the pods out of the Bezel either way,
Once you have it this far, then takes about a min to pull the pods apart to get the rubber front piece and boards out of them, then to just run all the parts except the circuit board under running tap water to flush the soda that was spilled on them away, a quick dry, and put the pods back together.
Hell, if the circuit board contacts need a quick cleaning, than that only take a second with some spray contact electrical cleaner instead.
you still have to pull the bezel, then unscrew the bolts to pull the pods out of the Bezel either way,
Once you have it this far, then takes about a min to pull the pods apart to get the rubber front piece and boards out of them, then to just run all the parts except the circuit board under running tap water to flush the soda that was spilled on them away, a quick dry, and put the pods back together.
Hell, if the circuit board contacts need a quick cleaning, than that only take a second with some spray contact electrical cleaner instead.
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2008 base...I had the same problem a few years ago so I got a can of electronic cleaner and a can of compresed air for cleaning my key board.I cleaned them without removing them and no problems since.I do blow out any dust with the canned air once in awhile,for some reason my gets a lot of dust inside?.....Only took about five minutes...Good Luck
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From: sherman oaks ca
2008 base...I had the same problem a few years ago so I got a can of electronic cleaner and a can of compresed air for cleaning my key board.I cleaned them without removing them and no problems since.I do blow out any dust with the canned air once in awhile,for some reason my gets a lot of dust inside?.....Only took about five minutes...Good Luck
Thanks this seems like a lot easier then pulling the entire dash. I'm not the most handy when it comes to these jobs
Thread Starter
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 139
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From: sherman oaks ca
Pull the bezel, pull the buttons and boards off the bezel via the back screws and clean them of the soda that someone got on the buttons to cause the problem in the first place.
Bezel is out at the 1;40 mark.
https://youtu.be/umBo8Q3PF6A
grade.
Pods removed from the bezel, then apart to clean them.
Also to point out, if any of the bulbs are burnt out and need to be replaced, where is the new bulbs part number from radio shack you will need to solder in new replacement bulbs.
Bezel is out at the 1;40 mark.
https://youtu.be/umBo8Q3PF6A
grade.
Pods removed from the bezel, then apart to clean them.
Also to point out, if any of the bulbs are burnt out and need to be replaced, where is the new bulbs part number from radio shack you will need to solder in new replacement bulbs.
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