LH switchgear

[mike g]

Well it's finally gone, after 35000 miles and 9 years - trip switch - I've swapped in a mates - but horn doesn't work on that. New one on order from BMW £213 - doesn't seem to be a freebie any more.
Anyway, had the old one apart and seems to be a dry joint between button and printed circuit.
Can't see how to get apart to re solder. Any one done this?
I've had a look at the threads and contacted stephen - so hope he can help.

 

[Ducky]

Got a picture at all dude, give a better idea of what you're looking at.

 

[mike g]

yes will try to upload!

 

[mike g]

 

[Ducky]

Umm, looking at that I think you’re out of luck, I would guess you’d fracture another joint just trying to remove it!

 

[alex]

Did @stephen get back to you?

 

[mike g]

not yet. I've fitted a new one now so no rush, tried a few local IT places got one more to try that's been recommended otherwise might have a go with the Stanley knife myself.
BUT on the Brightside got a trip down to Spain next week - so worry about it when I get back, might even post some pictures.

 

[mike g]

Just to say thanks to Stephen for fixing the switchgear for me. I now have a spare - but would recommend him to fix yours before giving BMW £200!
cheers!