Vectra B locking mechanisms repair

[@mikes.6925]

Hi, thanks for the video. I wonder if you could tell me which switch is that, I mean to buy it first when I proceed to open it Thanks

[@TheOriginalEviltech]

I don't know it's exact designation and model. It is visible in the video, try to compare it visually. Opening is a bit tricky because of the expanded metal shaft acting as a rivet, but you can just heat it up using a soldering iron after you undo all the screws and straighten the metal plate that is bent in to a channel in the plastic cover. than you heat up the shaft and it melts a bit of the plastic. Once you remove the cover you will see the switch soldered in the plastic assembly for the connector. It is a fairly generic switch, but it has to be rated same or higher amperage than the original switch.

[@TheOriginalEviltech]

I have seen them used in microwaves with a mechanical timer.