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    Unhappy It's called Murphys law...

    I would try fixin' it first, then if you have to replace it, the job will take half the time, as you'll be familiar with what's involved.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    It's called Murphys law...
    I hate Murphy

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    Clean the selector switch. Especially if you ever go offroad. I don't and you would be surprised at how much mine was still gummed up. I suppose the Mid Atlantic winter salts take a toll on that as much as they do... well.... everything else.
    Gary Noonan
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    Quote Originally Posted by WormGod View Post
    Clean the selector switch. Especially if you ever go offroad. I don't and you would be surprised at how much mine was still gummed up. I suppose the Mid Atlantic winter salts take a toll on that as much as they do... well.... everything else.
    Any suggestions on the best way to clean it?

    Wipe down, cleaning products, etc?

    Thanks!

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    Wrench

    Quote Originally Posted by JAMAS View Post
    Any suggestions on the best way to clean it?

    Wipe down, cleaning products, etc?

    Thanks!
    In the cleaning link you posted, there was mention made of carb cleaner...

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    "So now that the boy is here and my pockets are empty, I think I might need to replace the Mode Selector Switch."

    "Any suggestions on the best way to clean it? Wipe down, cleaning products, etc?"

    Ummm ... baby wipes???
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    "So now that the boy is here and my pockets are empty, I think I might need to replace the Mode Selector Switch."

    "Any suggestions on the best way to clean it? Wipe down, cleaning products, etc?"

    Ummm ... baby wipes???
    Clever.

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    new dad = no sleep

    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    In the cleaning link you posted, there was mention made of carb cleaner...
    Oh don't worry, we need to cut him a ton of slack...he's riding on about zero sleep if I had to guess! The mind just ain't as sharp right now.....JAMAS be careful if you do try repair....try to get some zzzzz's first!
    VX KAT
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    Quote Originally Posted by VX KAT View Post
    Oh don't worry, we need to cut him a ton of slack...he's riding on about zero sleep if I had to guess! The mind just ain't as sharp right now.....JAMAS be careful if you do try repair....try to get some zzzzz's first!
    Thanks for the understanding. I am a bit tired......okay, I'm ALOT tired. Having a great Wife to team up with helps alot though. Its times like this that I really see how amazing my Wife is. I love that Woman.

    Sorry....got a little mushy there.

    Maybe I will take a nap under the VX with the false pretense of working on it.

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