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Eq power wont stay on/locked

The Eq works but the power button won't stay on/locked, do I try some electric parts cleaner or just wedge something in there or what?

Eq power wont stay on/locked

Reply #1
Usually, we just have to wedge something in there. Design flaw...
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Eq power wont stay on/locked

Reply #2
The end of a black zip tie usually works pretty well. :mullet:

'88 Mercury Cougar LS, 302, Project Car - "The Coug"
'83 Ford Thunderbird Heritage, 302, Summer Ride, - "The Bambi Killer"
'86 Chevrolet S10, Daily Driver -  "The Black Beater"

Eq power wont stay on/locked

Reply #3
i just replaced mine because of this problem.
i tried to glue it down with some strong glue i had laying around but its that kind of plastic that doesnt glue up very well.
"Beating the hell out of other peoples cars since 1999"
1983 Ford Thunderbird Heritage
1984 Ford Mustang GT Turbo Convertible
2015 Ford Focus SE 1.0 EcoBoost

Eq power wont stay on/locked

Reply #4
I understand the EQ used in the 90s Aerostar is same and has a improved switch...

Eq power wont stay on/locked

Reply #5
Solder the circuit closed...I never had the EQ off when I had it still. I replaced one and the replacement broke within a month so I just soldered it so it's always powered on.
1988 Thunderbird Sport

Eq power wont stay on/locked

Reply #6
Quote from: Seek;298789
Solder the circuit closed...I never had the EQ off when I had it still. I replaced one and the replacement broke within a month so I just soldered it so it's always powered on.


thats actually what i wanted to do at first like you ill never turn it off anyway. couldnt find my soldering gun and, sadly, didnt know which terminals to solder up. im no electrician.
"Beating the hell out of other peoples cars since 1999"
1983 Ford Thunderbird Heritage
1984 Ford Mustang GT Turbo Convertible
2015 Ford Focus SE 1.0 EcoBoost

 

Eq power wont stay on/locked

Reply #7
This brings back a memory. The switch went on my 88 Sport back in '92. I took the face off and fastened a paperclip aroung the switch button. It stayed on after that no further problems.
2003 Marauder 300B
1996-97 Cobra wheel straight but weathered (For Sale)
84 TC manual shifter handle no  (For Sale)

BTW, I had a 1988 T-Bird Sport way back when. I found out that it was totalled shortly after trading it in. It still has the ignition switch recall to date.

Special thanx to EricCoolCats for showing me to this site.:bowdown: