Dewalt DCF887 Power problems?Use contact cleaner!!!

[@drorider5807]

Had this exact issue with my 887, I used carb cleaner (all I had to hand and practically the same) and it now runs like a dream! Cheers dude 💪

[@doctorlefthandthread]

You are welcome

[@davidsandoval9076]

Dcf885 20volt type 1 was doing the same thing, a few years ago. Opened it up and had to resolder a wire on the switch assembly not once but twice and on separate terminals.(on the battery pack end) Used it and then the impact began demonstrating the same symptoms from this video... I tossed it, to side because I have back up . Last Friday, my other impact flat washer decided it was done, on the nose. Had to break the next one out, to keep it moving, after work I saw this video and there, I was about to order a new switch assembly for that, older one, to have back up... I disassemble the entire drill and used Wd 40 on it, let it set for 2 days and it's working like a champ, NOW!!! Mind you, I didn't let in marinate for 2 days I, sprayed and sprayed and using a 5 gallon bucket and wiped it down and let it sit. Tested it tonight used lag bolts and it's working!!!!

[@doctorlefthandthread]

Good job

[@wyattsdad8561]

Mine is less than a year old and was doing this sh!t. I’ve even babied it and used my old one for the dirty jobs. So this morning i used WD40 and sprayed all around the gaps of the trigger, also on the speed switch. Then I used my air compressor to blow out any dirt thru the vents of the impact and around the gaps of the trigger. I could tell right away when It worked because I was squeezing the trigger with the battery on and it had the low rpm, then i sprayed more WD40 into the gaps and it came back to life. So if it stops working again I’ll take it apart and follow your method. WD40 is actually a good contact cleaner. I had some here at home and I didn’t want to go to store if I didn’t have to go. I’ll write ya back if it stops working and I’ll definitely take mine apart and use your method. I just figured if it can save someone’s time and do what I did, it might be worth it for someone. Thank you again for making this video.

[@doctorlefthandthread]

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[@ri3tz921]

I've got exactly the same impact and mine was doing the same I followed your video and now it works like new thank you for taking your time to make this video Mine is nearly 4 years old and the inside of it was full of saw dust and other debris

[@doctorlefthandthread]

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[@hedfuka8608]

👍..great tip...I bet loads of these have been tossed into the bin,and they're such a good tool.

[@doctorlefthandthread]

Yeah I discovered a fix for bringing them back to life so why not share it with the world ? Thanks for your comment again

[@doctorlefthandthread]

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[@danielrock3119]

bought a dewalt impact a few weeks ago, cutting out now an again, opened it up and looks like saw dust inside so iv ordered some of that holts cleaner to give it a go an see how it goes. would you be from dungannon direction with that accent

[@doctorlefthandthread]

@@danielrock3119 further up in the Northwest closer to Strabane

[@danielrock3119]

@@doctorlefthandthread I'm Ballymena direction

[@doctorlefthandthread]

@@danielrock3119 good man

[@danielrock3119]

@@doctorlefthandthread any ideas where i could get replacement parts for a marcrist ddw1-230 core drill plus a wiring diagram ?

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Congratulations brother. 1,000 subscribers! That’s awesome

[@doctorlefthandthread]

It's awesome!! Thanks it's a great landmark to achieve thanks for your comments and support keep going brother 👍

[@alpsp881]

Thanks for this, my second hand DCF887 had some debris inside which had gone greasy. I cleaned up as much of this as I could, and sprayed contact cleaner inside the trigger, pressed it a few times to pull some of the grime out of the trigger then cleaned it away with a small brush once it dried. The speed selector also had the greasy bits so cleaned that up with contact cleaner and a cotton swab. Working perfectly now! I'll have to keep an eye on the greasiness, maybe the yellow O ring on the gearbox housing is failing and its throwing out grease when it gets hot?

[@doctorlefthandthread]

That could be the cause I am glad this video helped

[@henryalancallealvarado2113]

Se puede limpiar así con wd40 o con alcohol isopropolico???

[@alpsp881]

@@henryalancallealvarado2113 alcohol isopropílico o limpiador de contactos

[@jafinch78]

Excellent cost effective repair! Great thinking! Thanks for sharing. Liked, subscribed and commented. Now to see which of the contacts might be bad on my DCF899H. I'll link your video in my description as well.

[@doctorlefthandthread]

Thank you

[@jafinch78]

@@doctorlefthandthread I linked you on my video in the description and the continued to video shows what I found and did regarding the DCF899H contacts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZPcmn6nZ8R6opY

[@doctorlefthandthread]

@@jafinch78 good job! you did a real thorough clean on that

[@joeduggan5194]

Have you done this with the drills aswell

[@doctorlefthandthread]

@@joeduggan5194 it's worth a try on anything with a brushless motor that has been exposed to dust dirt and grime in its life.

[@marlaadamson1633]

Thanks! You saved my driver.

[@doctorlefthandthread]

My pleasure please like and subscribe so I can continue to make helpful videos

[@43kirman]

Спасибо за видео

[@timmynator2002]

Thanks for this tip, mate. I've just tried it on four old ones I was gonna throw out and It fixed three of them! I don't suppose you've got any tips to fix those crappy led's Dewalt uses do you? Every one of these I get they're broken.

[@doctorlefthandthread]

Thanks for commenting in regard to leds there is no fix that I know of but if this changes I will get back to you

[@BAT-man...]

Hey mate great video, any chance one has to apply some grease in the gear bits after soaking it in the contact cleaner?

[@doctorlefthandthread]

The bearing can suffer as a result a bit of light grease on it does no harm. You can grease the anvil assembly as shown in this other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnexfaB_ppmAi5Y

[@Trigundel1977]

Hi, why does the bit holder swing a lot with the Dewalt DCF887N screwdriver? Do you recommend any model of small Dewalt impact wrench that does not have this defect? Thank you

[@doctorlefthandthread]

The Milwaukee fuel impact driver is the gold standard The Dewalt has a wobble but I consider them great for the money. The top end Makita is not as good as the Milwaukee in my opinion however it does not have the wobble the Dewalt has.

[@rgjr702]

The wobble is because it has impact. So it freely has to move in and out causing it have deflection

[@kevinbanchero9901]

It was very helpfull, thank you!

[@doctorlefthandthread]

You're welcome!

[@stevehunt9703]

I would try returning it since they have a three year warrenty only try fixing it if warrenty attempts failed. I would be interested to know if the issue is the motor or switch and if this could be done without disassembly through the housing. If mine fail I will give it a try.

[@doctorlefthandthread]

Switch but it's good to service the motor as well to keep it running

[@AndyVandy516]

Thank you!

[@doctorlefthandthread]

You are welcome keep commenting and supporting my channel it helps me make more helpful content

[@MR70726]

The switch causes to do that you have to spray the cleaner into the switch and then and then go back and forth with the switch and keep spraying into it

[@doctorlefthandthread]

I saw people fix these the way you describe too. The full clean did this one no harm alot of dirt came out of the motor.

[@MR70726]

Yeah actually it's a good idea to clean the whole thing

[@jamesphayer6116]

Where did the little silver plate go that’s next to the switch in the shot just before you rebuilt it ?

[@jamesphayer6116]

4:49

[@doctorlefthandthread]

Which part did you mean ?

[@jamesphayer6116]

The little chrome spring part

[@doctorlefthandthread]

@@jamesphayer6116 if it's what I think you mean that bit goes in below the plastic speed control selector at the bottom

[@FknNefFy]

Thank you

[@doctorlefthandthread]

You are welcome

[@stanleysuazo-ravelo2866]

what mine does is that sometimes whenever i switch to 3 position and squeeze trigger it runs as if it is on one. anyone have the same problem/fix?

[@doctorlefthandthread]

I have seen that issue before usually in ones that are still within the warranty. I say if its still under warranty make dewalt fix it.

[@gdigital13]

Lol same here and now gear one sometimes has the speed of gear 3

[@mrmiguean]

Yo también tengo ese mismo problema. Alguien tiene solución para eso. El mio lo acabo de comprar de segunda mano. Consejos para reparar esa falla

[@bublik11]

I just bought 1 new and I has it.seems not new bcoz 1sticker missing in the bottom. Some one opened it already. They not answering me even

[@edgar1710]

baila demasiado la punta en dewalt

[@doctorlefthandthread]

True

[@Ahmadwijaya-k3v]

Price

[@MR70726]

Good video though

[@GodsBattleAx]

The struggle to hold the spray can right..

[@doctorlefthandthread]

The struggle is real

[@joshdavis2064]

That chuck is far too loose