Ronski10 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Help! I just found that my toe switch for the expression pedal is not working. the pedal works fine, but you cant use the toe switch. Anyone ever had this problem or know how to fix it? Thanks, Ronski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 You really have to apply a lot of pressure to engage the switch. If you're using your hand, it will be beyond difficult at best. Don't be afraid to really step on it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogary Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I just sent mine for repair for the same problem (didn't get it back yet). At the same time, my bank down and FS6 does not work. Tried to re-flash and system reset to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronski10 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 I just sent mine for repair for the same problem (didn't get it back yet). At the same time, my bank down and FS6 does not work. Tried to re-flash and system reset to no avail. How much does it cost to repair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radatats Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The switches can be cleaned and "overhauled" fairly easily. Google it and there are some vids available. There is a spring inside the switch that can become compressed and no longer makes good contact; stretching it out or replacing it usually does the trick for next to nothing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogary Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I am still waiting for a quote. It has been 2 weeks and should be any day now. I will post when I receive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronski10 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Well it turns out I just wasn't pushing it down hard enough. I really have to stomp on this to activate. Oh well, thanks for the replies anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Sweet I am glad you got that figured out. Toe switches vary so much between companies too - D-tech lets you set the pressure to activate the switch - which would be a pretty cool addition to the floorboards - just might have to find out how to put that on the ideascale or suggestion page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidroe Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I don't know if it will wreck your warranty but you can trim a little thickness off of the rubber stop under the pedal. This rubber stop will wear over time and make it easier to push the toe switch down. The fix I just gave you will save you the time to wear it down or soften it. I could never get mine to activate without just stomping HARD on it. I trimmed a little off and now I barely have to touch it. Be forewarned, though. Trimming means it may wear or soften quicker than just using the crap out of it. Either way, it would have to be replaced in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAcePod Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I had the same problem on mine. Thanks for the help! I was scared I was gonna break something by applying too much pressure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogary Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I paid $85 incl. tax (CAD) for the repair of 2 switches that did not activate (FS2 and Bank Up) from a line 6 authorized repair center (Yorkville Sound actually does the repair in Ontario, Canada). They replaced the contacts on the circuit board if I remember correctly. It took about 2 weeks to get the unit back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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