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push button manual

Postby fumbduck » Tue May 21, 2013 12:06 pm

hi all,

I usually drive my van with the (durashift) auto option but sometimes want to manually operate the gears.
However the push buttons on the steering wheel don't respond all that well to me pressing them.
I've used some CO2 contact cleaner (just tried spraying it between the edge of the buttons) and also with my air nozzle hooked up to the compressor to try and blow any sh*t out that may be fouling the contacts but haven't been very successful sofar.
Are these switches a serviceable item and if so what is the procedure?
I'm sure if the buttons were more responsive that I would use them more often.
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Re: push button manual

Postby fumbduck » Tue Sep 12, 2017 1:59 pm

Anyone?
I've waited 3 years :)
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Re: push button manual

Postby knobby1 » Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:57 pm

fumbduck wrote:Anyone?
I've waited 3 years :)


I think it's over 4 years champion..! :wink:

I don't think there's many "durashift" machines in the UK...so not many on here to offer help or advice.. :( I know nothing of the Durashift myself.. :oops:

Is there a way to remove the switch assy from the steering wheel..??

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Re: push button manual

Postby fumbduck » Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:31 pm

knobby1 wrote:
fumbduck wrote:Anyone?
I've waited 3 years :)


I think it's over 4 years champion..! :wink:

I don't think there's many "durashift" machines in the UK...so not many on here to offer help or advice.. :( I know nothing of the Durashift myself.. :oops:

Is there a way to remove the switch assy from the steering wheel..??

Lord Knobrot


Cheers knobby,

So my maths is not optimal with a few scotches in my system :)
Just seeing quite a few others with the same problem (unresponsive buttons) i would have thought someone here would know the fix
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Re: push button manual

Postby knobby1 » Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:02 pm

fumbduck wrote:Cheers knobby,

So my maths is not optimal with a few scotches in my system :)
Just seeing quite a few others with the same problem (unresponsive buttons) i would have thought someone here would know the fix


It may not be the buttons themselves, could also be the control module not playing nice. The "durashift's" are quite rare, even here in Aus. I only know of one other here in Sydney, I'm sure there are more but I don't know of them...I understand they were only in the Mk6 too...Mk7's are all manuals only.

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Re: push button manual

Postby GeeJayent » Sat Sep 16, 2017 3:52 pm

Fumbduck,

I may have a spare push button wheel you can try.

Or failing that a good used ASM seup complete

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Re: push button manual

Postby loot » Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:47 pm

The van must be close to ELV by now surely? I'd meter the column side of the squib for resistance, could be faulty buttons or contacts or even ribbon tracks?

Or as others said anything between the button and the gearbox module.
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Re: push button manual

Postby ossie cossie » Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:14 pm

i have an ASM transit as well and only one side of the steering wheel switches work. luckily its the right hand side so easier to use,i have got a spare complete steering column, steering wheel with switches and airbag, as yet i have not took them apart to see how they come out, i will let you know next week when i get home how they come out.
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Re: push button manual

Postby fumbduck » Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:18 pm

GeeJayent wrote:Fumbduck,

I may have a spare push button wheel you can try.

Or failing that a good used ASM seup complete

Located Sunshine Coast


Cheers GeeJayent.
I'll have a go at fixing mine first to see if it's repairable.
How much would you want for just the steering wheel?

@ loot, the van has done about 375000 kliks but still runs great

Cheers ossie cossie, will keep checking this thread
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Re: push button manual

Postby Wheelchair7 » Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:07 am

GeeJayent wrote:Fumbduck,

I may have a spare push button wheel you can try.

Or failing that a good used ASM seup complete

Located Sunshine Coast
have u still got this set up and the hpu pump i live in england uk

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Re: push button manual

Postby ossie cossie » Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:04 pm

the ASM transmission was fitted to a lot of transit postie vans in OZ.
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Re: push button manual

Postby GeeJayent » Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:13 am

Sorry Fumbduck,

Haven't checked in for a while & just observed your reply post.

I've since used the wheel on a customers van, but will pm you if I get another soon (which I may well do)

The ASM unit has been successfully fitted also. In the process of diagnosing another problem child now.

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Re: push button manual

Postby MLR » Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:00 am

We have developed a replacement NEW HPU motor and have limited supply if interested let me know and I will provide more details
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Re: push button manual

Postby ossie cossie » Sun Feb 18, 2018 12:43 pm

are you in Australia?
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Re: push button manual

Postby MLR » Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:41 pm

No located in USA but can arrange shipment to you worldwide if needed.
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