mode selector switch fix (shift indicator light)

[AK Falco]

Attachment 1172
The Mode switch just after it was removed.

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The mode switch all cleaned and DE OX put on the contacts

This is a great way to repair, clean the mode switch! the removal is simple and the fix works. I was having trouble with the dash indicator light (showing the car in reverse when in drive) but after cleaning the inside with Carb cleaner and using a DE OX compound to protect and enhance the contacts, I am happy to say that I am always in the right gear now!

By the way the gasket dose respond to temp. once mine was removed it expanded, in order to re install it i just put it in the freezer for 5 minutes. that shrank it up so it would go back into place.

Thanks kronopoliz for the write up!

[Sprey]

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My vx was starting to kick me when slowing down so ive pulled off this mode selector switch and have started cleaning it with a sensor safe product.

When appliying the grease do you put it along the contact lines?

Mine was pretty dirty inside had a build up of thick greasey stuff on one side.
Top of the piece on the left you can see a build up of thick greasey stuff and same with the bottom

[Ldub]

Looks like this is what AKFalco was using...http://www.alliedelec.com/Images/Pro...S/796-9839.PDF

I would think a di-electric grease that could handle high temps would also work.

[Sprey]

Yea ill pop by the car electronic store 2mrw and pick some up.

hopefuly my problem will be fixed. Ive gave the whole lot a good once over hopefuly i didnt ruin it
Then again to be honest im sure a tranny flush would be good for it too.

Cheers dub

Edit

Finished it all today ended up using white lithium grease.
Took for a 2 min test run round the block and seems to be even changing gears smoother!

[AK Falco]

Sprey, when I was cleaning the mode selector switch i was using a carb cleaner and a clean shop rag. once clean and dry I used a petroleum based compound that protects wires and contacts. it is an electrical product made to protect aluminum wires from oxidizing. it is an electrically conductive compound to it will transfer a signal or current helping worn contacts. the stuff I used came in a tube and is made by Illsco.

Also after doing the cleaning I flushed the tranny and filled up with new fluid. seeing the difficulty of checking the fluid level, this might not be something that a normal car owner would do on a regular basis. I believe that low fluid was partly to blame for my problems dealing with the jerking and gear light in the dash showing the wrong gear.

[Sprey]

Ahh i see!
I ended up using a cleaner that can be used on Maf sensors so yea electronic safe. gave they a clean out and a wipe down basicly got all the stuff off.

and just applied bits of the lithium grease and made sure it was all smooth, at least now i know its all done.

But yea i agree on the tranny fluid im gonna get my flushed etc soon.
As i have no history of the car no idea what has been done in the past.

Tho ive had no dash light problems had the odd jerking gear.

basicly ive been slowing down to for a giveway sign. so like under 30km. and the autobox would drop down a gear then up then down again i think and that sorted like gave me a kick.

but yea ill most likely get it flushed soon.