It's stuck and i can't get it out!
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Tourer
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From: Malibu, CA
Well, so far I haven't had much luck. I tried magnitizing the end of a awl, but that didn't work. I also used some tiny screwdrivers to see if I could wiggle the broken piece, and pull it out; but that didn't work. Then I tried putting some Crazy Glue gel on the tip of the awl, and pushed the awl up against the broken plug piece. After the glued dried a bit, I could feel that the awl was stuck to whatever the glue dried against (i.e., the sides of the plug port or the broken plug piece itself). But as I pulled the awl out, it pulled off of whatever it was glued to. I may need to let the glue set longer.
If it is true that the plug port is hollow, then maybe I should just push the broken piece through. The only problem I see with that is whether it will be rattling inside the radio casing or the fairing. At any rate, I will keep trying.
If it is true that the plug port is hollow, then maybe I should just push the broken piece through. The only problem I see with that is whether it will be rattling inside the radio casing or the fairing. At any rate, I will keep trying.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Kansas
Try throwing some cold water on it. It seems to work on the neighbor's dog. Sorry guys I just couldn't hold that one back.
Your going to need to find something like a very small screw extractor or small drill bit. The problem will be the jack end will spin in the port. The glue would work only if it is really stong and set for quite awhile. When the jack is inserted in the port it will lock at the very end. My guess is that is why the glue didn't work. About 3/8 of an inch in on the jack is the collar so a dental tool would half to get in that far to pry it out.
GOOD LUCK.
Your going to need to find something like a very small screw extractor or small drill bit. The problem will be the jack end will spin in the port. The glue would work only if it is really stong and set for quite awhile. When the jack is inserted in the port it will lock at the very end. My guess is that is why the glue didn't work. About 3/8 of an inch in on the jack is the collar so a dental tool would half to get in that far to pry it out.
GOOD LUCK.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: CA
Had mine appart a few months ago to hard wire a cable to it and found these pic's. Not sure they will help you. The jack housing is closed completly though. Would'nt be the end of the world if you had to replace or even wire in a external plug as I did. All you need is a good solder guy and inexpensive parts. Good Luck!
1'st picture I found from a previous thread
1'st picture I found from a previous thread
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