Combination switch imprecise in cold weather

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Pete from Boston, Jul 7, 2009.

  1. Pete from Boston

    Pete from Boston Guest

    My 2000 Accord's combination switch is iffy in cold weather. The left
    (light) stalk is fine, but on the right stalk I have to fish around to
    find the right spot to get the wipers going. It's just the twist
    action -- the "mist" and washer fluid functions work fine.

    Once the car warms up, there's no problem. What's going on here?

    I had a similar problem on my 87 Accord some years back and replaced
    the whole combination switch. Manageable enough a job, but there was
    no airbag to contend with on that car...
     
    Pete from Boston, Jul 7, 2009
    #1
  2. Pete from Boston

    Kixi Guest

    Probably dirty contacts.

    I had the same problem on an '83 Honda years ago. Turn signals, wiper
    - they would somtimes take a minute to react - not very useful for
    signalling a turn.

    Carefully dismantled the switch, added some vaseline and now all is
    fine.
     
    Kixi, Jul 10, 2009
    #2
  3. Pete from Boston

    Kixi Guest

    Probably dirty contacts.

    I had the same problem on an '83 Honda years ago. Turn signals, wiper
    - they would somtimes take a minute to react - not very useful for
    signalling a turn.

    Carefully dismantled the switch, added some vaseline and now all is
    fine.
     
    Kixi, Jul 10, 2009
    #3
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. 89 accord lxi cold weather issues

  2. Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather

  3. please help. thanks. honda accord 94 ex. why my car is hard to start when the weather get cold? Is t

  4. A/C in cold weather?

  5. Cold Weather -Honda 1990 Question

  6. Up and down idle when weather is cold

  7. 1996 Accord Won't start when weather is cold and damp

  8. 86 Integra Combination-Switch 'problem'

Loading...