Van Lift Remote Control System

[rustyjames]

So, I dropped my remote control for my vans lift/door operating system, and now it doesn't work. It's an older Braun Swing Away lift that is no longer made and the remote is no longer available. I took it apart and don't see any obvious signs of damage. The indicator light works for all 6 functions but nothing is working. Anyone have any advice on how to approach this repair that's the most cost effective?

[Burgerman]

Get a good magnifying glass and a torch. Examine very carefully. And fix it. Because any other option will be expensive or problematic.

[rustyjames]

Thanks Mr. B, that's what I'll try doing. The van has another control system so at least I can still use it.

[LROBBINS]

Translation from British to Ameriglish: torch does not mean your friendly propane heat source - it means "flashlight".

[Burgerman]

Why flash light? They don't flash.

[rustyjames]

Translation from British to Ameriglish: torch does not mean your friendly propane heat source - it means "flashlight".

Good one, Lenny. I was scratching my head a little on that, but I wasn't thinking of flashlight!

[rustyjames]

^^^you certainly have a point BM!

[LROBBINS]

They usually have a little button that you can even use to flash morse code should you wish to do so.
Ciao,
Lenny

[LROBBINS]

From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashlight

Etymology

Early flashlights ran on zinc–carbon batteries, which could not provide a steady electric current and required periodic 'rest' to continue functioning.[1] Because these early flashlights also used energy-inefficient carbon-filament bulbs, "resting" occurred at short intervals. Consequently, they could be used only in brief flashes, hence the common American name flashlight.[2]

In British and related forms of English the word torch continued to be used for portable lighting devices even when they became battery powered rather than based on a flame, though the terms "flashlamp" and "flashlight" were also used.

So they no longer "flash" and they certainly no longer burn with a sooty flame.

Ciao,
Lenny

[rustyjames]

Here's the earlier version of a torch/flashlight: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbide_lamp

How did we diverge from my broken remote control to the topic of lighting anyway?

[rustyjames]

Well, I never could get the remote transmitter repaired so this was my remedy: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/8-Channe ... 26185.html

The transmitter is quite large, which is ok by me, and it took awhile to get (which I was expecting) but I'm pretty sure that I saved a lot of money by not getting it through the manufacturer. Works great too

[Sully]

Hey that is a great solution.

[rustyjames]

I try to buy American made products but the cost difference is astronomical. I have to say, for the price, the quality is very good.

[rustyjames]

Sorry, above linky no worky: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... ist+remote

I bought mine from Alibaba with one transmitter for around $85.00 shipped. There're also available on ebay. I needed an 8 channel, which is actually 6 functions. The on/off counts as a function.

[Burgerman]

what exactly did you use?