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Old 01-14-2016, 03:51 PM
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Hello everyone! Its been awhile since I've posted on here. The cub is running like a champ. But I am having issues with the light switch. If I turn on the switch the lights will turn on and then turn off....I have to play with the knob to keep the lights on...that only works for so long before they turn off. The contacts inside the switch must be wearing out. Has anyone ever taken it apart and work on them?
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Old 01-14-2016, 04:50 PM
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Save yourself some time, money and headache. Replace the switch.

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Save yourself some time, money and headache. Replace the switch.
X3 But I repair mine so it can be done. Order a new one or fit what ever you got on hand capable of handling 10A under 12V and play with the old one for fun like I did, who knows...
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I had the exact same problem with my switch on my 149. The local dealer ordered a Case switch instead of an IH one and saved me $5-10. Same switch just a few dollars in your pocket!!
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Gerks....
Got a part number for us??
I could use a couple new ones as well.
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X3 But I repair mine so it can be done. Order a new one or fit what ever you got on hand capable of handling 10A under 12V and play with the old one for fun like I did, who knows...
New and be done, true!!
but I, like old skull, like to fix chit, lotsa satisfaction there.
I have a similar if not the same Sw. on my farmall 400 TLB and sadly, it sits outside so when I need to use the lights I turn the Sw on/off multiple times and it works as it should, sometimes pushing on the knob helps also.
I'm sure it is corrosion inside.
When I fixed up my Farmall 806, (same Sw.) I took it apart and cleaned it inside and lubed it with silly-cone grease, that was 15+ years ago and it still is working fine.
so it is your choice.
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Old 01-19-2016, 11:40 AM
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All good ideas. I think I'll push my luck and tear it apart and see if I can fix it. If not, oh well, I'll get a new one, or New Used one. Thanks guys!
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