Replacing the microswitch in a tire changer joystick — how to fix the controls for a few euros instead of buying a new joystick
Has the joystick on your truck tire changer stopped responding in one direction — no movement to the left, or the arm no longer lifts? In most cases all you need is to replace the microswitch in the tire changer joystick, not to buy the complete control module. The difference in cost is dramatic: a new joystick for an tire changer costs even 100€ gross, while a single microswitch costs a few euros. Below we explain what is actually inside the joystick, how to work out in five minutes which part has failed, and what to look for when ordering a replacement.
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