ST 16 S-2 toggle switch problems

Droneman · Nov 22, 2017

The Chrome lever on my S-2 toggle switch came off exposing just the small spring inside. I have the chrome outside part and wondering if it's possible to reinstall it onto the switch or am I going to have to replace the whole switch. If replacement is necessary where is the best place to buy one? Thanks

Murray Martz · Nov 22, 2017

Droneman said:
The Chrome lever on my S-2 toggle switch came off exposing just the small spring inside. I have the chrome outside part and wondering if it's possible to reinstall it onto the switch or am I going to have to replace the whole switch. If replacement is necessary where is the best place to buy one? Thanks

So lets be real clear here. The outer retaining ring came unthreaded exposing the toggle switch, and therefore the toggle popped out?

Haydn · Nov 22, 2017

I can send you three of the switches for US$15 shipped to you and includes a stubby, a normal and a long.
PM me for PayPal details if you are interested.
Haydn

Droneman · Nov 23, 2017

Droneman said:
The Chrome lever on my S-2 toggle switch came off exposing just the small spring inside. I have the chrome outside part and wondering if it's possible to reinstall it onto the switch or am I going to have to replace the whole switch. If replacement is necessary where is the best place to buy one? Thanks

No, actually the only thing that happened is that the chrome switch handle fell off. The switch is still in place as is the spring that is hidden inside the chrome handle. I've tried threading it back on but so far no go.

Droneman · Nov 23, 2017

Haydn said:
I can send you three of the switches for US$15 shipped to you and includes a stubby, a normal and a long.
PM me for PayPal details if you are interested.
Haydn

Thanks. Let me wait a day or so to see all replies. Don't want to buy if I don't have to.

Droneman · Nov 23, 2017

Droneman said:
No, actually the only thing that happened is that the chrome switch handle fell off. The switch is still in place as is the spring that is hidden inside the chrome handle. I've tried threading it back on but so far no go.

I can send a photo if that helps. Thanks for your reoly.

PatR · Nov 23, 2017

If the switch toggle lever has departed the body of the switch you'll need to replace the switch.

Haydn · Nov 23, 2017

The lever is unable to be re attached it is broken. Sorry
Check out my other thread from a treat ago S few posts down.
Broken ST16 Toggle Switches. Now for sale.
It will answer any questions.... I hope.

Murray Martz · Nov 23, 2017

Droneman said:
I can send a photo if that helps. Thanks for your reoly.

I think a photo would be best. There is no handle that you are speaking of, so for me this says something is being confused. Go back and read my first comment to you as it will clear things up.

If it is the outer retaining ring as I indicated, then it just needs to be screwed back on again. If your fingers are a bit on the large side, get someone with smaller fingers to give you a hand with it. Rotate the ring counter clockwise till you hear a click. The click means that the ring has now fallen into the correct position to begin rotating clockwise.

And again from what you have said, to me it is the small retaining ring with two notches in it that has come undone.

Joneshd3488 · Feb 18, 2018

Haydn said:
I can send you three of the switches for US$15 shipped to you and includes a stubby, a normal and a long.
PM me for PayPal details if you are interested.
Haydn

Well, crap! The outer tightening ring of my S2 toggle became loose, so I tightened it only to have it break. Now need to replace and not afraid to do this myself but I'm unsure how to remove the pan control knob to remove the switch board. Any pointers? And, if you still have switches to sell, I am interested.