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    Default Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    Has anyone else had the electric trim switch stick in the aft position (have to click forward to unstick it)? Any easy solution?

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    Default Re: Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    I used a little silicon spray. It helped but there is probably a better solution

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    Default Re: Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    Mine has stuck on occasion.
    i don't have a solution.
    seems to be a low quality switch.
    CC needs to redesign.
    bill

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    Default Re: Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    Quote Originally Posted by seastar View Post
    Mine has stuck on occasion.
    i don't have a solution.
    seems to be a low quality switch.
    CC needs to redesign.
    bill
    Yes had the same issue on occasion... Just recycle it seems to come to it after a while
    Last edited by terry; 04-10-2015 at 03:07 AM.

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    Default Re: Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    Occasionally I have run across one that sticks that has a small burr around the hole the black part of the switch sticks out of. You might check for that. I have had some success cleaning the burr off with a small xacto knife.

    Otherwise the only other permanent solution is to R&R the stick. The knob/switch assembly is not replaceable independently of the stick as it is pressed in.

    Is it in warranty still?
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    Default Re: Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    Pete
    Went out of warranty in Jan. Checked and no burrs but back side of rocker switch shows small wear area. Trying a little lube to see if helps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete D View Post
    Occasionally I have run across one that sticks that has a small burr around the hole the black part of the switch sticks out of. You might check for that. I have had some success cleaning the burr off with a small xacto knife.

    Otherwise the only other permanent solution is to R&R the stick. The knob/switch assembly is not replaceable independently of the stick as it is pressed in.

    Is it in warranty still?

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    Default Re: Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    It happened in my S2. IIRC a shpritz of WD40 fixed it.
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    Default Re: Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    My sticks occasionally as well.

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    Default Re: Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    Quote Originally Posted by Rich View Post
    My sticks occasionally as well.
    Rich

    I used a couple drops of Boelube and it has solved the problem. Haven't had it sticks since.

    Jon

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    Default Re: Electric Trim Switch Sticking - aft only

    Quote Originally Posted by txcub View Post
    Rich

    I used a couple drops of Boelube and it has solved the problem. Haven't had it sticks since. (Note: Mine has been front cockpit, I don't have aft trim).

    Jon

    So does mine. I unplugged it.
    Last edited by txcub; 07-13-2015 at 09:54 AM.

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