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factory EQ power button

I just picked up an 88 TC and the eq power button is broken or something.  I can push it in and the eq turns on and works great but if you take your finger off the button, it turns back off.  Is there a way to fix it or replace it, or am I going to have to super glue it down.  I took it apart tonight to try to fix it, but I couldn't get that switch apart.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

factory EQ power button

Reply #1 –
jam the button lol
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factory EQ power button

Reply #2 –
You will more than likely have to replace the switch.. Its soldered to the board.  I'm sure if you pick up a small electronic parts catalog you can find one that will fit.
One 88

factory EQ power button

Reply #3 –
When I had mine, I just soldered the thing to always be on. It turns on/off with the radio so I'm not sure why it even has a switch.
1988 Thunderbird Sport

factory EQ power button

Reply #4 –
Yeah, I think I'm just going to glue it.  I'll have to take it back out when I get some glue to do it though.  Put it back in so I could have the radio working,lol

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

factory EQ power button

Reply #5 –
Super Glue will fornicate it up, NEVER use that stuff near anything electrical that has contacts(switches, relays)...

The switch is made specially for that application, good luck on finding a replacement...

Take a black zip tie and wedge it on the bottom side of the switch between the button and bezel... Carefully cut off what's hanging out, you'll never notice it...

factory EQ power button

Reply #6 –
Black paper clip bend it around and make it hold i took out my EQ last month heres how i had mine except a black paper clip most people never see.

Heres a picture cheapest fix i found for good sound for less than a few cents.
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/Carpimp1987
1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily:

factory EQ power button

Reply #7 –
The one in my car works :)
One 88

factory EQ power button

Reply #8 –
I've had it suggested to jam a toothpick in there and break it off. A little touch on the end with a Sharpie and you'll never see it. Never tried it myself, but there you go...some food for thought.

I like Tom's idea though.

factory EQ power button

Reply #9 –
All i can say is lucky mine was broke when i got the car 3 years back but its ok because i got this new EQ. I had to move the cig light panel and rotozip some stuff and then remove the metal bracket behind the trim so not to say that its not a toal PITA and i still gotta get it installed a little cleaner but its if you know what your doing it could be worth all the time and money to do. Just nice to not have the STOCK EQ buttom and a PAPER CLIP any longer.
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/Carpimp1987
1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily:

factory EQ power button

Reply #10 –
well I tried the superglue before I saw that post, but it didn't work.  I managed to melt the outside part of the switch to the inner part of the switch with a soldering iron.  It works perfect now:hick:

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

factory EQ power button

Reply #11 –
well now its fubared.  Have to turn the volume up all the way to even hear it, and I cant get the button unstuck to see if thats the problem, so now I'm going to start looking for another one:punchballs:

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

factory EQ power button

Reply #12 –
I jam 2 nickels up in the lip of thetrim around the EQ.  THey hold the button in firm...  I've yet to find one at a yard where that button isn't broke.
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factory EQ power button

Reply #13 –
Jim and I found an EQ in a Aerostar..  He said it was different so he took it apart to pull the button out.  Thats when I found out it is just a little switch soldered to a PCB.  Later I showed him that it was the same unit.. just with a longer harness on the back..  So yeah check out Aerostars too.
One 88

factory EQ power button

Reply #14 –
How much would you pay for my EQ? works fine except the  button will add in like 50 paperclips so it should work for years to come.

Offer? for my EQ if you want it or need it
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/Carpimp1987
1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily: