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Replacing Antenna Diversity Switch....

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:29 am
by neily
Just replacing this item as the previous owner of my RS4 B5 has managed to snap the circuit board where 1 of the ariel feeds go in.

The OEM replacement part has all new plugs/connectors which is good, however, not wanting to break the circuit board like the previous owner, how are these connectors attached ??? Are they a simple snap in ??

Dont want to break this one as at £110 a throw, it could be expensive....

any help (as always) is appreciated.... :D

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:13 am
by Jarv
IIRC they simply pull off and push on. They are famously fragile though, and can easily be broken, especially when sliding the cage with all the equipment back into the quarter panel.

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:41 am
by derdle
Bast*rds to disconnect but simple snap on to refit. Sadly, I've got the tee-shirt.

Paul

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:22 am
by neily
Tell me about it Paul....

Finally managed to get the old connectors off. Refitting the new switch was as easy as Jordan.... :wink:

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:26 am
by derdle
as easy as Jordan....
LOL, but I wouldn't touch her with mine!

Glad you got it sorted though.

Paul

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:30 pm
by craigyb
I repaired one that I did that to, fairly simple if you have the tiny spline shaft tool to remove the screws. A lot cheaper than buying a new one too. Soldering iron and super glue is all you need.