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Van Lift Remote Control System
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24 Mar 2014, 20:01by 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?
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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24 Mar 2014, 21:58by Burgerman
Get a good magnifying glass and a torch. Examine very carefully. And fix it. Because any other option will be expensive or problematic.
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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24 Mar 2014, 22:50by 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.
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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29 Mar 2014, 01:06by LROBBINS
Translation from British to Ameriglish: torch does not mean your friendly propane heat source - it means "flashlight".
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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29 Mar 2014, 03:10by Burgerman
Why flash light? They don't flash.
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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29 Mar 2014, 04:15by rustyjames
LROBBINS wrote: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!
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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29 Mar 2014, 04:17by rustyjames
^^^you certainly have a point BM!
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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29 Mar 2014, 23:26by LROBBINS
They usually have a little button that you can even use to flash morse code should you wish to do so.
Ciao,
Lenny
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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29 Mar 2014, 23:29by LROBBINS
From:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FlashlightEtymology
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
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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30 Mar 2014, 00:42by rustyjames
Here's the earlier version of a torch/flashlight:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbide_lampHow did we diverge from my broken remote control to the topic of lighting anyway?
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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04 Jun 2014, 19:33by rustyjames
Well, I never could get the remote transmitter repaired so this was my remedy:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/8-Channe ... 26185.htmlThe 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
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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05 Jun 2014, 17:04by Sully
Hey that is a great solution.
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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05 Jun 2014, 22:56by 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.
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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13 Apr 2015, 21:51by rustyjames
Sorry, above linky no worky:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... ist+remoteI 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.
Re: Van Lift Remote Control System
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14 Apr 2015, 09:50by Burgerman
what exactly did you use?