How to fix a Plow Control when the buttons won't work.

If your Western (or any other brand) pushbutton plow controller isn't working the way it should I go through a simple process to get the controller working again. This repair will fix if the plow controller buttons won't activate when pressed.

[@SebastianByler]

Thank you Sir! Got me out of a jamb as I was stuck in a half plowed parking lot scratching my head!!

[@harveytegeler274]

Just watched and did the alcohol clean w a little contact cleaner plugged in, WORKS PERFECT! THANK YOU

[@robertlee4165]

Yo brother thanks for saving me 800$. I fixed my left wing button on my newer controller and then turned around and fixed my older controller. The scoop button didn’t work. The only difference I used 2000 grit lightly. Found it worked better. Your a genius and I’ve already spread the word like a bird to other contractors. Screw the stealerships. They would never tell you this fix!

[@mikesoto89]

Thank you so much for this video. It has been acting up on me and pissing me the hell off, a new one was $400.

[@Christopher-zi1jm]

Saved me as well was intermittent on and off and not near as corroded as your but just the power contact. But after cleaning with some alcohol it worked first time. THANK YOU

[@GrandRentalStation]

Hey! Just went out to hook my plow on for the season and it wouldn't lift, I came in and found your video. I have a Fisher XTREME-V Fish Stick, took it apart and looks just like yours. Cleaned it up and sure enough! Works Great! Thank You For doing this video!

[@JamesMcgreal-x3t]

I clean and sanded every connection on the entire harness too no prevail followed your instructions and bingo!! Up and running thank you my friend

[@FrostFr123]

Thank you,I did this and now my remote works perfect

[@scottstrait9530]

Followed your directions and they worked perfectly. (No sand paper used).

[@kathyscowboy]

Thanks for the video. I might suggest though that instead of using just a piece of paper to clean the contact surfaces off that you use a dollar bill. Reason is they are lint free. As previously being a radioman in the US Navy we used to have to clean electrical contacts on some of our radio gear and being sensitive to dust and lint we found it to be the best thing to use. Thanks again. Keep on plowing.

[@robertlee4165]

Lol our Canadian money is plastic. Won’t work 😂

[@kathyscowboy]

@@robertlee4165 🤣

[@rogerwalsberg]

Awesome. I've got a brand new controller that's been sitting in a old shed for a year and doesn't work. I'm gonna try this.

[@ToddGross]

thanks! You saved me a lot of trouble although as soon as I fixed it, I got out there and stuck!

[@Wildgameadventures]

This was the culprit,thanks brother God bless!

[@carmelom.2991]

Thanks for the vid and help it actually saved my life

[@mikementzer7133]

Another awesome video Thanks going try it Thanks again

[@JohnDoe-rx8xi]

Did exactly as you said, and it works like a charm now. Thank you for this video.

[@JFon-ck6mg]

clean with electrical contact cleaner and a q-tip or eraser, not sandpaper!

[@WILSON.1]

I hope this works for me with a fresh 8 inches outside! Thanks!!

[@miguelaperez9533]

Thank you Very much God bless you 🙏... I Fix my..

[@tfpblaster]

Worked great, thanks

[@RanGer-498]

I wonder if adding dielectric grease also helps ...thanks

[@TheFarmerInAdell]

I have not tried that. I would be hesitant to use it because I don't know how it will work. It is not metal-to-metal contact, it is a conductive rubber pad on metal. I'm not sure if the dielectric grease will have a negative effect on it. I can try it when it's not plowing season to see how it reacts.

[@RanGer-498]

@@TheFarmerInAdell true . it might degrade the rubber pad.

[@parkersgarage4216]

I wouldn't use grease as it will only collect dirt etc. Quicker I would think.

[@RanGer-498]

@@parkersgarage4216 its under a protective cover dust doesnt get in the area.

[@PoliticallyIncorrectMechanic]

So am I understanding properly that these western controllers will not turn on if the plow is not hooked up?

[@TheFarmerInAdell]

Correct. The controller backlighting will illuminate when the plow is hooked up, indicating that the controller has power. That is, as long as the backlights work.

[@PoliticallyIncorrectMechanic]

@@TheFarmerInAdell ha right! I've got a new to me hts that I wired up and when I push the power button nothing happened. Everything I've had before this was Meyers and those turn on whether the plow is hooked up or not.

[@davepurtell6140]

Thank you

[@user-gv4ic7bu8u]

I was hoping this would work for me but unfortunately it didnt’t. The back of my stick is lit up so there is power to it but cannot turn it on/off. So frustrating!

[@TheFarmerInAdell]

Try cleaning it again, focusing on the power button area.

[@lucask8552]

I am near Toronto and I can repair those circuit boards. Success rate is pretty much 99.99% unless there is a badly damaged cable. So if you have an issue, let me know. Thanks.

[@6literbeater10]

Hey man send me a msg i am in niagara and need help with a controller

[@parkersgarage4216]

How much for the plug itself? The coating is basically off on the protective housing. Just waiting for it to break honestly.

[@QUIET151311]

Thank you. I gently used corner of a magic eraser sponge with some alcohol, worked perfect.

[@robmensen4765]

I use a pencil eraser instead of paper. Do the same thing with auto key fobs

[@TheFarmerInAdell]

Good idea! I'll have to give it a try.

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

I was told long time ago about that too from a tech.

[@alcapozzi2611]

Hey I have a question for you

[@mrmotofy]

Sometimes a pencil eraser will work too

[@robertrakes2380]

A pencil eraser works great

[@mitchcooper348]

This is TERRIBLE advice! The material on the board and keypad is carbon needed to create conductivity between the keypad and the circuit board. Using sand paper removes the protective layer and causes corrosion to form weeks after doing this! Do NOT use chemicals, sandpaper, or even an eraser. That black material coming off is NOT DIRT. Either have your controller professionally serviced or replace the keypad with a new factory one. This will DAMAGE YOUR CONTROLLER!

[@robertlee4165]

You must sell new controllers or do the same thing for people and charge them. There is nothing wrong with this do it yourself fix. A dealer would never tell you this fix cause they want to sell you a new 800$ controller. Cheers

[@cubicinches100]

@@robertlee4165 MC Green sales. They're hacks, but this is true.

[@robertlee4165]

@@cubicinches100 I used your fix and my controller has worked fine all year. Still have my back that I fixed and haven’t used.

[@cubicinches100]

@@robertlee4165 Some people do things wrong for their entire life, and have a certain amount of success. So, they think they're doing it the right way. They never learn the correct way, and they never get any smarter.

[@JamesMcgreal-x3t]

He specifically stated do NOT!!! Use sandpaper