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SR20Fastback 01-31-2019 08:04 PM

Wasn't there a company that offered repairs for center console switch housings?
 
I remember when I first picked up my car someone asked me about repairing broken tabs on the center console switch housings. At the time, they weren't broken. Now 2 years later they are. I'd love to not spend $450 on a piece of plastic if I can avoid it, but the fact that the center console switch housings slide out as often as they do drives me nuts.

Anyone remember who it was that offered a repair solution for this problem? Or am I stuck just replacing both of the switch housings?

tct118 01-31-2019 09:30 PM

I have some broken tabs too. When I ordered my Pad Keeper a few months ago, David told me they were working on a solution for the center console tabs. He didn't give me an exact date but I think he said soon. This is his email and website: cmrdce@aol.com, www.thepadkeeper.com. Might be worth checking in with him!

Deserion 01-31-2019 11:39 PM

I repaired mine.

I repurposed an old phone case for the job. After finding what the tabs should look like when whole, I trimmed them to the approximate shape and size then epoxied them in place. Attached the clips, and presto. I only fixed the spoiler switch panel since that helps hold in the tri-switch panel.

SR20Fastback 02-01-2019 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by tct118 (Post 15607401)
I have some broken tabs too. When I ordered my Pad Keeper a few months ago, David told me they were working on a solution for the center console tabs. He didn't give me an exact date but I think he said soon. This is his email and website: cmrdce@aol.com, www.thepadkeeper.com. Might be worth checking in with him!


Bingo! I think it was Dave when I ordered my pad keeper as well. Guess I'll keep my eyes open for that.

simonstorey 02-01-2019 04:57 PM

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...efd88bd5ad.jpg
my personal solution

SR20Fastback 02-01-2019 06:09 PM


Originally Posted by simonstorey (Post 15609278)


I'm not terribly far away from going that route as well.

JohnK964 02-01-2019 06:45 PM

Mine are broken also 😢

simonstorey 02-01-2019 06:48 PM

Seems like a common problem.
It might be time to fire up the laser cutter or 3d printer and make a permanent solution...

rkwfxd 02-01-2019 11:49 PM


Originally Posted by simonstorey (Post 15609530)
Seems like a common problem.
It might be time to fire up the laser cutter or 3d printer and make a permanent solution...

Clearly a great business opportunity.

I used an old credit card, cut it and drilled it and dremled it and then used tiny screws to install it. Clipped right in and it is nice and solid. Hope I never have to remove it though.

JohnK964 02-01-2019 11:59 PM

[QUOTE=rkwfxd;15610049]Clearly a great business opportunity.

I used an old credit card, cut it and drilled it and dremled it and then used tiny screws to install it. Clipped right in and it is nice and solid. Hope I never have to remove it though.[/QUOTE

Please tell me you took good pictures 😎

Deserion 02-02-2019 12:52 AM


Originally Posted by JohnK964 (Post 15610070)

Originally Posted by rkwfxd (Post 15610049)
Clearly a great business opportunity.
I used an old credit card, cut it and drilled it and dremled it and then used tiny screws to install it. Clipped right in and it is nice and solid. Hope I never have to remove it though.

Please tell me you took good pictures 😎

I’ll get some photos of mine if you’d like.

SRM11 02-02-2019 02:51 AM

+1 on a solution! Most annoying thing... debating permanently gluing them some days. But that's probably the day that a switch would fail.

JohnK964 02-02-2019 07:55 AM


Originally Posted by Deserion (Post 15610155)


I’ll get some photos of mine if you’d like.

you bet Des 👍many thanks

Deserion 02-03-2019 04:46 PM


SR20Fastback 02-04-2019 10:57 AM

Confirmed with David that he was working on a solution/repair kit for this, and it sounds like it should be out shortly.


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