Buzzman Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I just bought a used Warthog throttle. The pinky switch is toast. What and where to get a replacement? I am here to fly.. Using my PC Power & Cooling 1200watt PSU Asus Rampage Black 10 i7-4820k @ 4.1 on Air 32Gb Dominator Asus Eyeinfinity 580X 8Gb X-Fi Gamer all on Windows 10 64bit in a Lian-Li PC70 with 6 fans moving air thru case Fly with WartHogs Race with G27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzU Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 It doesn't work at all or is just a weak spring? Even brand new that switch feels weak compared to all the rest of the toggle switches. Did you try Thrustmaster? Buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitMaster Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Same on mine ever since, it's flaky and I dont put my Wheelbrakes on it anymore, utmost unreliable..uahhhhhh runaway runway tooooooo short :) If you find a way to fix it easily, post it please. I have not opened mine yet. Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Asus 1080ti EK-waterblock - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus PG278Q 27" QHD Gsync 144Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzman Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 I bought the throttle used. The pinky switch is broken. Just flops around. Can move it 360 degrees, like a swivel switch... Buzz, sent a email. Got standard reply. We got it...Hold on... Bit, I will post if I can find replacement switch. I am here to fly.. Using my PC Power & Cooling 1200watt PSU Asus Rampage Black 10 i7-4820k @ 4.1 on Air 32Gb Dominator Asus Eyeinfinity 580X 8Gb X-Fi Gamer all on Windows 10 64bit in a Lian-Li PC70 with 6 fans moving air thru case Fly with WartHogs Race with G27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElCuco68 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I've also got a Warthog throttle and stick with a few broken buttons that I'll probably sell. Asus ROG Maximus X Hero MB Intel i7-8700K 5.2 GHz delidded & lapped Corsair H100i CPU watercooler EVGA SuperNOVA 1200W P2 80+ Platinum PSU EVGA FTW3 watercooled GTX-1080Ti 32GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM Two Toshiba XG5 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD's Various SSDs and HDDs, 24 terabytes 6 Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM fans in push/pull on CPU and GPU radiators. Windows 10 Pro 64, Oculus Rift CV1, TM Warthog throttle and flight stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 In the past I have contacted Guillemot and acquired replacement WH buttons. SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitMaster Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Back in the days 199x, TM sent you the whole wiring + springs + Eprom + rubber feet + + + ALL FOR FREE, all you needed was give them a call between 5pm and 8pm when they had "service hours". Let's hope that spirir of support is still present. It was a main factor when I bought this gear. Support ! Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Asus 1080ti EK-waterblock - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus PG278Q 27" QHD Gsync 144Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzman Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 I emailed support. They reply, standard got your message will reply later. Rep sends email stating price for pinky and shipping. Requests more info,my physical address and Paypal addy to send invoice to. Info forwarded. Paypal invoice in my mailbox. $33 dollars for a switch. WOW.... Paid invoice Waiting for delivery. I am here to fly.. Using my PC Power & Cooling 1200watt PSU Asus Rampage Black 10 i7-4820k @ 4.1 on Air 32Gb Dominator Asus Eyeinfinity 580X 8Gb X-Fi Gamer all on Windows 10 64bit in a Lian-Li PC70 with 6 fans moving air thru case Fly with WartHogs Race with G27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bn880 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Ouch, this switch would work fine just you need to resolder the wires https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=EG2387-ND%20 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzman Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 Ouch, this switch would work fine just you need to resolder the wires https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=EG2387-ND%20 You tell me now... How do you go about finding a replacement switch? Where would I start? I am sure I will find more issues as I am buying another set for my nephew so we can fly together, formation. I am here to fly.. Using my PC Power & Cooling 1200watt PSU Asus Rampage Black 10 i7-4820k @ 4.1 on Air 32Gb Dominator Asus Eyeinfinity 580X 8Gb X-Fi Gamer all on Windows 10 64bit in a Lian-Li PC70 with 6 fans moving air thru case Fly with WartHogs Race with G27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bn880 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Hi Buzzman, well I just found out/saw your post. :D You generally have to check the switch mechanical and electrical properties by looking at the old one and attempting to match the parameters on sites like Digikey, Mouser etc. Helps a bit to have knowledge in Electronics. Often you can even just read the part number on the old switches, but that doesnt work on the warthogs very well as they saved on the casing markings and didn't differentiate properly. If all else fails, Thrustmaster has all the parts, but it costs more as you experienced. If you need a specific other switch LMK, I can probably get one shipped cheaper than TM. But I assume you are not comfortable resoldering wires onto switches? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeriaGloria Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I need a new pinky switch and I’m comfortable soldering! Black Shark Den Squadron Member: We are open to new recruits, click here to check us out or apply to join! https://blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bn880 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I need a new pinky switch and I’m comfortable soldering! PM sent. Also think if you need some other switch and I could see what I can do. Shipping cost is the same for multiple switches. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeriaGloria Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Thank you very much! Black Shark Den Squadron Member: We are open to new recruits, click here to check us out or apply to join! https://blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzman Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 Thanks bn. I am comfortable soldering. I have some burned finger tips to prove it...lol If I need any more I will be sure to contact you. Thanks. I am here to fly.. Using my PC Power & Cooling 1200watt PSU Asus Rampage Black 10 i7-4820k @ 4.1 on Air 32Gb Dominator Asus Eyeinfinity 580X 8Gb X-Fi Gamer all on Windows 10 64bit in a Lian-Li PC70 with 6 fans moving air thru case Fly with WartHogs Race with G27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bn880 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Thanks bn. I am comfortable soldering. I have some burned finger tips to prove it...lol If I need any more I will be sure to contact you. Thanks. Sounds good! There is a thread for that now too: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3742907#post3742907 as I expect others may need one eventually. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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