Cat 226b thumb wheel switch replacement

[wriggconst]

Has anyone found a thumb roller switch that will work with 8v? Thanks Wayne

 

[quiksilvr]

Has anyone found a thumb roller switch that will work with 8v? Thanks Wayne

the only one i found was for 5v. i ended up repairing mine by replacing the magnet

 

[wriggconst]

Thanks, I will take mine apart and try to repair it. I can't hardly believe that a replacement switch is not available.

 

[quiksilvr]

ibelieve they were specially made just for caterpillar and not available on open market

 

[Nige]

ibelieve they were specially made just for caterpillar and not available on open market

You are correct. They had to be specially made because of the ECM producing stabilized 8v power which is a standard supply voltage for Cat PWM sensors.

 

[quiksilvr]

well not all hope is lost, it is possible to repair them. if anyone is willing to ship their thumbswitch to me, ill gladly fix it for them.

 

[wriggconst]

I will be going back to the machine in a couple weeks and take it out. I'll take it out and look it over. l may send it to you if I can't fix it. Thanks Wayne

 

[quiksilvr]

okie dokie let me know

 

[wriggconst]

Ok, Thanks, Wayne

 

[Johnny Albarado]

Has anyone found an aftermarket thumb wheel switch that works on a cat 226b skid steer it's on the right joystick . Mine has gone completely missing and the replacement is cost too much. Is there any alternative switch that can work in its place to get the auxiliary working again. Even the the data sheet for the switch would be useful.

 

[Johnny Albarado]

Hey quicksilver I’m trying to get sum info on thumb roller for my cat skidsteer can u please help me?

 

[Johnny Albarado]

Hey quicksilver I’m trying to get sum info on thumb roller for my cat skidsteer can u please help me?

 

[Johnny Albarado]

Has anyone found an aftermarket thumb wheel switch that works on a cat 226b skid steer it's on the right joystick . Mine has gone completely missing and the replacement is cost too much. Is there any alternative switch that can work in its place to get the auxiliary working again. Even the the data sheet for the switch would be useful.

Any leads on thumb wheel?

 

[wriggconst]

I will be going back to the machine in a couple weeks and take it out. I'll take it out and look it over. l may send it to you if I can't fix it. Thanks Wayne

Do I just cut the wires or is there some other to get it out? Thanks,Wayne

 

[quiksilvr]

Do I just cut the wires or is there some other to get it out? Thanks,Wayne

there is a connector where it plugs into the main harness near the floorboard

 

[wriggconst]

well not all hope is lost, it is possible to repair them. if anyone is willing to ship their thumbswitch to me, ill gladly fix it for them.

I have the thumbswitch out and would like to send it to you. please email me at wriggconst@sssnet.com with instructions.

 

[quiksilvr]

ok i emailed you my email is shanex909@gmail.com

 

[quiksilvr]

For those who are wanting to send me their thumbwheel switches, i want to make it very clear that i am by no means an expert at any of this nor do i guarantee that ill be able to fix your switch. I WILL try my best to fix them. Im saying this now bcuz i dont want to mislead anyone or have anyone get their hopes up in the event that im unsuccessful at fixing it.

 

[Goncolgo]

257B2
My thumb switch is a little stiff, is there a lubricant that can smooth out the action? If there are any updates on an available replacement switch I’d like to keep updated.

 

[Nige]

257B2
My thumb switch is a little stiff, is there a lubricant that can smooth out the action? If there are any updates on an available replacement switch I’d like to keep updated.

Try some type of silicone spray. Failing that you may have to (very carefully if the switch is working at the moment) disassemble the switch and clean it inside.