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Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - Phadreus_imp - 08-08-2021
I came across the most bizarre thing today on my CB. Since I bought it a few weeks ago, the A & B Pushbuttons on the Instrument Cluster did not work. The previous owner acknowledged this when I bought the bike. So I decided to go in an diagnose the problem. I expected to see a bad micro-switch or a broken circuit lead, but what I found was strange.
I began by removing the Instrument Cluster from the bike. I could tell the way wires were routed, they were out of factory position and somebody had been in working on something prior to me.
Next I disassembled the Instrument Cluster.
I inspected the A & B Push Buttons and all looked good.
Next I tried inspecting the Micro-Switches but was unable to see them in such a small area. I was however able to actuate them and they felt fine.
Then it occurred to me, there were no Actuator Rods to allow the A & B Push Buttons to depress the Micro-Switches. Where they went, I have no idea but they were not in the Instrument Cluster anywhere.
So I took some dimensions and cut some Round Stock to the correct length, and inserted them into the Cluster. Viola! Worked like a charm.
Reassembled on the bike, correctly routing the Wire Harness and buttoned everything up. Key in, Ignition on, A & B Buttons now work perfectly, and best of all it was a free fix beyond an hour of time.
Washed the bike as always after working on her, and she's now ready for the road again, and now I can use the Clock, MPG, Trip...all the digital goodies.
Very bizarre
RE: Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - peterbaron - 08-08-2021
Good and professional job Phadreus, supported by a correct diagnosis in advance!!
P.S. where is your apprentice shop dog???
RE: Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - Phadreus_imp - 08-08-2021
(08-08-2021, 07:34 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Good and professional job Phadreus, supported by a correct diagnosis in advance!!Thx PB!
P.S. where is your apprentice shop dog???
She was lying out in the grass gnawing on a Ham Bone wifey through out to her. I'm her first priority right after food and chasing cats.
RE: Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - peterbaron - 08-08-2021
(08-08-2021, 07:40 AM)Phadreus_imp Wrote:Thx PB!(08-08-2021, 07:34 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Good and professional job Phadreus, supported by a correct diagnosis in advance!!Thx PB!
P.S. where is your apprentice shop dog???
She was lying out in the grass gnawing on a Ham Bone wifey through out to her. I'm her first priority right after food and chasing cats.
She was lying out in the grass gnawing on a Ham Bone wifey through out to her. I'm her first priority right after food and chasing cats.
My Bella/dachshund tirelessly chasing and hunting squirrels, rats and rabbits, so far squirrels are uncatchable.
She's not a shop dog tho
RE: Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - Lord Popgun - 08-08-2021
What PB said! Good job and nice fix!
RE: Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - Rocky_imp - 08-08-2021
Nice piece of work. Good job
RE: Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - The A-man - 08-08-2021
Nice job, Phadreus!
RE: Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - Houtman_imp - 08-08-2021
You are a smart guy !
RE: Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - Phadreus_imp - 08-08-2021
(08-08-2021, 10:16 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: You are a smart guy !Ah shux...one never lose sight of the fact that no matter how smart they are, there is always a woman behind the scenes pointing out all the flaws in his work. Heheheh...
In fact, when I came in after I finished, I yelled up to wifey "Whelp, I fixed the buttons on the CB, and it didn't cost me [trip and fell going up the stairs to our second floor because I forgot I had my readers on and it messed with my vision causing me to miss the step]...ouch, son of a..." She said "Did you fall?" Ah man, life sure has a way of humbling you, even when your wife doesn't.
(08-08-2021, 08:17 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: Nice piece of work. Good job
(08-08-2021, 09:41 AM)The A-man_imp Wrote: Nice job, Phadreus!Thx gents, mighty kind of ya!
RE: Instrument Cluster A & B Button Repair - the Ferret - 08-08-2021
The question begs why would they be missing? Why was someone else in there?
Crazy.
Good diagnosis and fix!