The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: Clean your switch out- stop spilling drinks on (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E32) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by George on October 01, 2000 at 22:48:25:

In Reply to: Clean your switch out- stop spilling drinks on it. posted by sam on October 01, 2000 at 08:50:41:


It's fixed. I took the switch appart; switch was clean, nothing had been spilled. The switch internally has two switches normally open. The two switches are held open by a spring under each switch pushing the switch up. One of the spings has come lose from underneath causing one of the switches to stay down (closed) triggering the "M" mode as soon as the vehicle was started.

Thanks to all who replyed.

Clean your switch. It's got coke or coffee stuck in it. Set it to "E" mode, and unplug it quickly. will remain in "E" mode from then on.

Btw. The sunroof switch is the same one. I might have a spare switch if you're not daring.

btw.
clean the switch with hot water, then oil with a non-plastic eating (mineral?) oil.

Do it on the white kitchen linoleum. The springs will JUMP when you take it apart.




Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E32) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.