TM Hog Switch Replacement

[Ramstein]

I found a replacement that works and won't break the bank for momentary push button. I replaced number 15 Button on my WartHog Throttle.

I found them on eBay. I got several of them for only $9.00 USD, shipped.

They advertised them as fitting 1/2 inch diameter hole. but they are in fact a little bit larger. Maybe about less than 5/8 inch diameter at the threads. The nut would not fit into the place it goes so I had to glue it in. The wires in the Warthog are insanely tiny, so I had a hell of a time, I added from tiny wires from a plug in telephone cable to extend the length of the wires. I cut and stripped those on each end and the tiny, extremely fragile tiny WartHog wires, there is absolutely no wire to waste! And the other end to the new switch.   5x Red Momentary Push Button Temporary Reset Switch Car Boat N/O Round 1/2" Hole 642610573774 | eBay  

Taking out old switch was very hard to do to ensure not damaging the WartHog! I end up very slowing prying and cutting the plastic flange in the front of the old switch then pushing it back through the hole. I cut the old wires where they are glued on the switch. Do not waste any wire keep every bit while clipping off the old switch. There maybe a better way.

The hole is a smidge too small so I used my Dremel with a round sanding piece the slips over a small plastic/rubber like cylinder that came in the accessories, which turns out to be Perfecto in size!!! Turn it on and up, put it in that hole spin it a few seconds and it bored it a smidge perfectly! The new button is actually too long, but the screw will still fit behind it during warthog re-assembly, just have to very careful on assembly not to mess up the soldered wires in the back because it is al crammed together.

 

I used some flex seal glue, then some uv-glue behind and in front around the edge of the new button. But, you can decide how to lock it down. The washer and nut that come with the new button will not fit after putting the button in. Be very very careful with everything and get the button in place and secure it. Mine is working fine, so far.

Edited September 10, 2023 by Ramstein

[Qcumber]

On 8/24/2023 at 7:20 AM, Opy said:

Have been unable to find a view of the top plate off the warthog flight stick, so here is one.

nullThat red weapon release button is the trouble maker for me. Can manage to get it to work if I wiggle my thumb on it a lot, but even then it is about a 1 to 15 chance that it will work for me.
Not fixed it yet.

For peoples interest, the weapon select button (grey on the side) is accessible by just taking of the top plate. Make sure this button is not loose when reassembling, before you put the screws in.
Need to open up the sides of the stick to work on the other buttons and switches.

All screws use a T-10H star screwdriver.

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Do you know where I can get a replacement weapon select (5) button?