It's just the switch, right?

[wyaple]

Over the weekend, I picked up a heavily discounted Kirby Sentria II. It briefly powered on and all sounded well, except it only powers on maybe every 30 foot-switch clicks or so. I swapped the power cord with a known good one and no change in turn on behavior. Adn yes, the bag and nozzle connections were fully seated.

I did get it to briefly power on for over 10 seconds and the motor/bearings sounded perfect. So I take it that this issue can be resolved by replacing the switch? I just want to make sure I order all the parts necessary to make this beast run (which so far appears just to be the switch).

And I am surprised that if the issue really is just the switch, a 2012 Sentria II has a part that failed so quickly.

Bill

 

[electroluxxxx]

it is possibly the switch or the safety switch, I have had issues with the safety switches in the past on the earlier G series machines.

 

[wyaple]

I thought the...

"safety switch" and the switch itself were the same thing. I'm not counting the rear foot pedal. Specifically part number 110590.

Bill

 

[sptyks]

Replacing the switch...

Is most likely the fix for this problem.  If you have never done it, is a fairly complex repair on a G series Kirby. The machine needs to be nearly completely disassembled to replace it.

 

[wyaple]

The old switch is out

and I'm ordering a new one today. While I'm waiting, I'm polishing the Sentria II to a mirror-like shine with Mothers...

Bill