KIRBY AVALIR TECH DRIVE PROBLEMS: 3 REASONS WHY

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@D.Pensak]

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[@Supercapp96]

I wish your channel and these videos were around 10-11 years ago when I got my first ever used Kirby!! You have empowered me and so many others to do repairs/fixes/tuneups that once seemed impossible. I remember back then getting as far as peering with a torch through the gap where the handle clip is, and seeing a bunch of parts and wires and thinking nope looks way too complicated to take apart and fix I'll make it worse!! 😂 thus as the clicking got worse then the pedal fell out my G7 was sadly relegated to the lonely loft. But these days thanks to you, I've been able to strip my G7 and other newly acquired models , all the way down to its individual components. Then service all the part's successfully and have it back together working with hours! Thank you for all you do. With the way things are going in our throw away society, machines that can be fixed at home and videos like this are becoming more and more of a valuable gem. So glad stumbled across your videos randomly a few months ago!! All the best 👍

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[@CaroleBerg3]

Your video allowed me to replace the Tech Drive on my Ultimate G! By my 69 yo self (with some encouragement from my hubby). Such a great feeling of success...Thanks to you!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help and congratulations on having the courage. Really appreciate awesome comment and your support of my free content with the $uper Thank$ . Thankyou sooo much . 👍👍

[@amber-uponaladder]

Thanks so much for this video! I wouldn’t have been able to fix my Kirby without the help. I’m so grateful 🙌

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help , thanks for awesome comment and support of my free content 👍🔔

[@graysonsvacsandmowers5426]

Thank you so much for the video (and the many others as well), I've been having the most annoying intermittent transmission clicking noise with my Sentria 1 and Avalir 1, and I've completely ruled out the switch and the cam bracket, this video greatly helped me out with solving that mysterious clicking, it practically saved me from buying a new transmission.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help and save you $$$ , thank you for awesome comment and support of my channels. Happy New Year to you and your family 👍👍

[@mathewwilburn513]

Very informative video. I had a clicking sound when rolling the sentria in neutral. It was the first issue you described. I banged the little part back onto the spline and the problem was solved. Big thanks.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@kennethtalbott2233]

all this information is brilliant for any kirby owner. thanks again.

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[@alexanderyates5210]

Thanks again for helping me out with the kirby. Great contents :)

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[@PixelCodex]

Nice video! Really clear instructions and easy to follow. I’m sure this will save people a lot of money on repairs

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

That’s my goal, thanks for great comment and supporting my channel.

[@Be22ThePig]

Just used your videos to repair the mother in laws G6 great help thank you.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help, thank$ for great comment and support of my channel 👍👍

[@EbenezerScroogeMcDuck]

noticed mine isn't driving, but pushes easily while in drive (where as neutral requires a hard push). might take a look then.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Hope you get it sorted thsnkyou for watching and support. Check the bias on the rear of tech drive doesn’t need adjustment also the roller bearings ontop May need cleaning and regrease.👍🛎 not to miss new uploads 👍👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqWXdZ2Je8eGbMk

[@CarpetMuscleTV]

You are moving along very quickly. 👍👍👍

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Catching you up buddy 👍👍👍

[@xklusivselekta]

Thank you so much.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help , if you’d like to buy me a coffee , slap $uper Thank$ below video 👍👍🔔

[@shaungreen-mt8nk]

Hi, Love the video and I have now fixed the clicking noise - so great job!! Just have a question - where can I get kirby spare parts ( I want to change the tech-drive belt ). Any assistance would be apreciated.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

I have links in description to all parts required. www.amazon.com/shop/kirbyenthusiast

[@Travelingwithachair]

Nice explanation of the causes and the repari.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Thanks so much for supporting my channel and awesome comment. My goal is to save Kirby owner a lot of money by servicing their own kirby”s

[@tomdunn2583]

Hi my switch fell out so took apart no problem all the parts were in there loose including the washer! HOWEVER upon putting the part back on the spleen I put it on in wrong position then when trying to tap it back out I BROKE it right at the base...NOW, to my question....Do I have to order a complete lever to get that small part or is it available? I see no part # only part #16 which is the lever complete...did I screw myself and now have to buy a complete lever to fix?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Yeh you will have to order complete part. Link in description

[@SyedMohsinJafri-TCHRTNSDV]

Hi buddy, thank you for sharing this video. I really enjoy your enthusiasm about this wonderful machine. I really want to get my Kirby generation 3 running as it’s just catching dust and a quick service should get it up and running. I’m situated in South Asia but can have the machine shipped to the UK. Could you guide me a little more on how we can connect?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

I'm In Australia not UK anymore

[@simplysirq]

Mine was clicking so I took it apart to clean it since I replaced my fan impeller. I need 1 ball bearing for that shaft. I thought I dropped it and I took a magnet to everywhere on the table, floor, and inside what was left of the vacuum frame. What size are those so I can find the correct one?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

i will take one out and measure for you, hope this helps thankyou for watching and support of my channel

[@tweetypie25]

How fierce does that clutch have to be on touching the surface? both forward and reverse

[@pelcw1]

Another great Video Deano, keep it up 👍

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Thankyou Peter . Your awesome comments and continued support are much appreciated 👍👍

[@brdllc]

Just picked me up a ultimate G, Which is otherwise Wallace besides the tech drive clicking, so I’m going to hopefully fix it with just the switch. I have a question though, are there any specific types of grease that you recommend? And any certain types of lubricant/oils? For the vacuum and do you use it on every part or are there different greases and Oils/lubes for different parts of the vacuum. Awesome video as always, thank you for all the information and help all the time!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Thankyou for awesome comment and support really appreciated . i always put links in description and comments. 👍👍 Here is the link to what i use hope this helps amzn.to/3w8OxmU

[@brdllc]

@@KirbyEnthusiast awesome thank you!

[@Tymetraveller.martin]

The problem with my kirby avalir 1 with the tech drive is even when the tech drive pedal is on it still moves back and forth and I don't think it should be doing that so what's the fix for that if it's going back and forth when it's not supposed to be moving and also mine is very rusty on the inside

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

You may need to clean the pedal system and regrease . I will make a updated video this Wk . 👍👍

[@أيمنالدفراوي-ن4ط]

السلام عليكم ورحمه الله وبركاته انا ايمن من مصر عايز اعرف خلف جهاز كربي عجلتين الجير بيتفكوا ازاي

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Hope this helps its in 2 parts . 👍🔔Here is part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGKck2iherKqgMk

[@pgdmed]

Not sure I understand, is the clicking in neutral or when in use?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Any issues happy to help , I have replied to your other comment. Just incase you miss it here is link kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqWXdZ2Je8eGbMk

[@pgdmed]

Thank you very much!

[@Johnnii360]

Hi mate! I want to repair the Tech Drive of my Sentria G10E. The issue is that the clutches might be the problem and broken, dry or whatever. The belt to the Tech Drive seems okay and driving the transmission gear. Inside the Tech Drive the belt looks also good. But when I feel the surface of the clutches they are really slick. The springs seems also good. How can I fix my Tech Drive? Is there a way to "reactivate" the clutches?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Hi I did a step by step guide few wks back on how to maintain your tech drive . Should be one taking apart and part 2 re-grease and re-assemble . I recommend using grease as apposed to 3 in 1 oil . As the tech drive runs a lot smoother. Hope this helps . 👍👍

[@Megamike073]

Hi Deano, I have a G4 and just took the tech drive out. It all seems o.k. and still no joy, but if I put pressure on the plate either side them when I turn the plastic drive wheel the main wheels will turn, once I release the pressure I get nothing? Do I adjust the tiny pins on one side of the plate?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

pmd you

[@Megamike073]

It's o.k. I might have another look at it another time, it's just strange it's not working as the elderly person who it belonged too only used it very rarely so it shouldn't be warn out. I'll let you know how I go on.

[@Megamike073]

Only by watching your channel I've now become obsessed and bought - a Heritage, Heritage ll, heritage ll legend, legend ll and G4 so my collection is growing nicely while my space is getting smaller 🤣

[@Megamike073]

Very clever stuff my friend, it will save someone a small fortune repairing their own cleaner instead of taking it to the repair shop. 😃

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Thanks my aim is to save people money and give them valuable Knowledge as my channel grows

[@jpk1681]

Why is my kirby so loud in neutral?? When I'm using the hose attachment, I have to keep the transmission in Drive, but its annoying cause the vacuum keeps wanting to go backward

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Your Kirby will seem louder when using the hose as , the fan runs at a higher speed to allow for suction length of hose . Having the tech drive on when using hose should make any difference to the noise level . The transmission should be in neutral when using hose . Hope this helps . If not you could record the difference and upload to the Kirby Enthusiast Facebook group . So I can investigate more . 👍🔔

[@jpk1681]

@@KirbyEnthusiast I own 2 kirbys and my other one doesn't do this. I will record and upload. Ive been watching your vids (they're awesome btw - THANK YOU!!) But I'm not sure what direction to go for this issue. Im not afraid to dig into this as recently I changed out the transmission on one of my kirbys successfully 😎 Thanks for your help

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

@@jpk1681 Not a problem thsnkyou for support, looking forward to following this one up once I know more 👍👍

[@cindynormandin1648]

I can't get my head on correctly!! No green light 😕

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

IIf no green light the belt hasn’t been wound on the head before placing in machine .Ido have playlist on my channel, In this video demonstrates how to change belt and wind belt on and off . kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnrSmKdrhpKokJI

[@rustyandres14]

My Avalir clicks. Good Video, but I'll let my dealer do it!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

It will be the neutral drive lever . I think Kirby should replace these free of charge as they have known about this issue since the G5 and never addressed it . Thankyou for watching and support really appreciated 👍🛎

[@tomdunn2583]

My Bad...Started before fully understanding what had to be done...LOL...so as usual the tuition will cost me a little. When you remove that part on the spleen (with the "T") it MUST go back on with the LINE lining up at 9 oclock with the D engaged...also it will not fit right if not aligned...I literally put it back on and tapped it down with a hammer THEN found out I had in wrong position...alas when I had to tap back out I used that part for leverage and broke it off at the base where it goes on. People if you do that as KE says you will HAVE to order a lever complete to get that part as it is not sold separately FORTUNATELY the entire lever with part is only a tad over 15 bucks and someone had that lever off countless times before me so the spleen bushings were very worn so i needed the lever anyway. Small price to pay for an education. KE, I saw on another utube where a guy took a saw and cut a notch in the spleen then put a "C" Clamp on the end so it wouldn;t back out again...What do you think about that fix?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

I Sa that same video,my only issue with that way is spline is aluminium and if you go to deep it could snap

[@Thorned_Rose]

9:04 Are you saying that because two ladies can do this, anyone can?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

I had 2 separate Lady Subscribers attempt this and they had never took a Kirby apart before and fixed it with ease . Which made me really proud that they are proving anyone can do the repair even if you have never taken on apart before .

[@Thorned_Rose]

@@KirbyEnthusiast I get that, but what's the point of saying "ladies", of pointing out their gender? It sounds like you're saying that women are dumb so if dumb women can do it, anyone can.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

@Rose Thorn I didn’t mean it to come across that way my point was I have many female subscribers who are willing to take on a task proving that there is gender equality and they don’t have to rely on a man to do things. After 18months 3600 views from 42% male and 58% female your are the 1st viewer bring this up