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Title: Push button repair
Post by: oldguy on February 04, 2023, 08:58:44 pm
One of the pushbuttons on one of my storage door for the light quit. I couldn't find the same
kind on google so I repaired it. There is quite a few of the pushbuttons in the coach and when
I need to order something from Foretravel I will see if they have them and order a spare.
Title: Re: Push button repair
Post by: dsd on February 04, 2023, 09:01:18 pm
One of the pushbuttons on one of my storage door for the light quit. I couldn't find the same
kind on google so I repaired it. There is quite a few of the pushbuttons in the coach and when
I need to order something from Foretravel I will see if they have them and order a spare.
You get the number off it?
Title: Re: Push button repair
Post by: oldguy on February 04, 2023, 09:37:03 pm
No I couldn't find a number on it Scott.
Title: Re: Push button repair
Post by: Pamela & Mike on February 05, 2023, 06:32:39 am
Peter,

Should be Pollak 52-616. Shop around as I have found them in lots of 5 for cheap.

Mike
Title: Re: Push button repair
Post by: oldguy on February 05, 2023, 10:00:47 am
Thanks Mike. Having a part # makes all the difference.
Title: Re: Push button repair
Post by: Woody & Sitka on February 05, 2023, 10:18:08 am
Idea stolen from the AZ Expert channel on U-toob....switch to the magnetic switches like those for the entry door step...cheaper and more reliable.  Pack of 5 sets on Amazon for $16.  Amazon.com: 5X Normally Closed Normally Open Magnetic Switch Proximity... (https://www.amazon.com/Normally-Closed-Magnetic-Switch-Proximity/dp/B076J5TQ7V/ref=sr_1_19?crid=383ER1W7GIM1Z&keywords=magnetic%2Bswitch&qid=1675610073&sprefix=magnetic%2Bswitch%2Caps%2C294&sr=8-19&th=1) 

That's my plan when these push-off switches start to fail.
Title: Re: Push button repair
Post by: Townrestor on February 05, 2023, 01:53:06 pm
85931 Dorman on Amazon matches factory. Eaiser for me just to replace what was original, last one made it 23 years.
Larry
Title: Re: Push button repair
Post by: oldguy on February 05, 2023, 03:21:06 pm
Thanks Larry I found them on Amazon Ca so it is really easy for me to get.
Title: Re: Push button repair
Post by: dsd on February 05, 2023, 04:02:21 pm
Amazon.com: Dorman 85931 Universal Door Jamb Switch : Automotive (https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-85931-Universal-Door-Switch/dp/B0024GM77C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RAWA3FZK53JP&keywords=dorman+85931+universal+door+jamb+switch&qid=1675630885&sprefix=85931+Dorman%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: Push button repair
Post by: John Haygarth on February 07, 2023, 05:29:07 am
Peter, I got some from Napa years ago so maybe they are still available there.
Johnh