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This is a genuine manufacturer-approved replacement switch which is specially designed for Makita drills. It is the part of the tool handling on/off operations, unfortunately, over time components will wear out and may begin to fail eventually requiring a replacement. Keep in mind this high-quality switch has a durable plastic body and is sold individually. Please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this part.
Switch 651868-3
OEM part for: Makita
Part Number: 651868-3
$26.87
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 651815-4
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I just received the switch #65-1868-3 today, Sept. 28, 2023.
Thank you for the excellent service and expedited delivery.
I installed the switch in my drill and it fit and worked perfectly.
For your records, this switch fit my Makita Model M601 - 120V
corded 10MM Drill (91-05). An old red plastic drill. It now works
in forward and reverse, thanks to the replacement switch.
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October 7, 2023
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The switch came as new and was easy to replace (w. help from You Tube DIY channel).
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February 23, 2021
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Perfect fit.
Part worked perfectly. The hand drill is over 20 years old, the switch still worked, just bought it when I ordered a broken electrical cord.
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June 18, 2019
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Easy to install and works perfectly!
The title says it all, for a few dollars I returned my 30 year old drill to working condition in about 10 minutes. It will probably last another 30 years!
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Trigger switch was defective, after 15 years of use. It was easier to get a new power cord rather than try to get the old one to work.
Michael - February 10, 2016
👍 4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, wire strippers
Parts Used
Split the drill body apart by removing the several screws that hold it together. Gently lift one side away from the other, leaving all the guts lying in one side. Pull the trigger assembly away from the body and pull the wires out of the trigger assembly. Use a small flat head screwdriver to release the wires from the trigger assembly. Keep track of which wire goes where. Put the wires from the drill motor into the appropriate holes, then do the same for the new power cord, and re-install the new trigger assembly into the drill body. Fit the other half of the drill body back to the main half and make sure everything seats well, then replace the screws.
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Switch broke
Karen - February 7, 2019
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, wire strippers
Parts Used
Note the color/location of each wire first. Wires were removed from old switch by pushing a needle in next to each wire and pulling out the wire. It may be necessary to tin the wire ends to make them more rigid for reinserting. Push each wire into the new switch.
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Drill switch variable speed not working.
James - March 8, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1. Split the drill case.
2. Disconnected the wiring.
3. Removed the switch.
4. Connected the wiring to the new switch verifying the proper connections using a diagram.
5. Lubed the bearings.
6. Assembled the case.
7. Tested. Ready for service.
2. Disconnected the wiring.
3. Removed the switch.
4. Connected the wiring to the new switch verifying the proper connections using a diagram.
5. Lubed the bearings.
6. Assembled the case.
7. Tested. Ready for service.
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The friction connection between the power chord and the switch failed.
Mark - March 16, 2021
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, SOLDERING IRON, WIRE STRIPPERS, EPOXY, EXACTO KNIFE
1. I examined the replacement parts.
2. The power chord supplied by your company did not include the required strain relief.
3. I modified the new power chord by cutting off the strain relief from the old chord set and installing it on the new chord set. (24 hour cure time for the epoxy used to attach the strain relief.)
4. I removed the defective switch and chord set.
5. Since no instructions were included, I contacted your customer service to obtain a schematic of my drill.
6. No schematic was available from your company, but I was given the phone number of MAKITA customer service who supplied the required documentation.
7. The compression connectors on the switch required several attempts to attach the power chord and additional internal wiring to the switch. (There was little tolerance to insert each wire into the mounting holes on the switch utilizing a jeweler's screw driver.)
8. I reassemble the components on the drill body including the new switch dust cover. (A slot was not provided on the dust cover to allow the rotation direction control to protrude.)
9. I then successfully tested the drill.
2. The power chord supplied by your company did not include the required strain relief.
3. I modified the new power chord by cutting off the strain relief from the old chord set and installing it on the new chord set. (24 hour cure time for the epoxy used to attach the strain relief.)
4. I removed the defective switch and chord set.
5. Since no instructions were included, I contacted your customer service to obtain a schematic of my drill.
6. No schematic was available from your company, but I was given the phone number of MAKITA customer service who supplied the required documentation.
7. The compression connectors on the switch required several attempts to attach the power chord and additional internal wiring to the switch. (There was little tolerance to insert each wire into the mounting holes on the switch utilizing a jeweler's screw driver.)
8. I reassemble the components on the drill body including the new switch dust cover. (A slot was not provided on the dust cover to allow the rotation direction control to protrude.)
9. I then successfully tested the drill.
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The drill would not power on.
Mark - November 19, 2020
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
I watched one of your Youtube videos. I initially thought the problem might be the plug. But by watching your video on diagnosing the problem, I used an ohm meter and determined it was the switch. I found it very helpful.
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switch was bad
ANDREW - June 26, 2020
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Took one wire off old switch one at a time to new switch
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drill had no power and cord cover was frayed
Donald - February 29, 2020
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, wire cutter and crimper
removed screws from drill case
separated drill case
disconnected switch
connected new switch
installed new brushes
connected new cord
put drill case back together
separated drill case
disconnected switch
connected new switch
installed new brushes
connected new cord
put drill case back together
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Worn switch and cord
Tim - March 12, 2018
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
1-Removed screws holding 2 halves of drill together
2-Disconnected wires from old switch & cord. Small screwdriver was needed to disconnect wires.
3-Replaced switch , dust cover and cord.
4-Reassembled drill halves.
By taking photos of switch and cord connections before disconnecting wires helped with reassembly.
2-Disconnected wires from old switch & cord. Small screwdriver was needed to disconnect wires.
3-Replaced switch , dust cover and cord.
4-Reassembled drill halves.
By taking photos of switch and cord connections before disconnecting wires helped with reassembly.
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Drill stopped working.
Martin - December 8, 2017
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
After removing the cover to expose the switch and motor area I proceeded to remove and replace the brushes then I removed the switch pulling each wire from the old switch and installing it on the replacement switch one by one in order so I wouldn't put the colored wire in the wrong place a the new switch. Peace of cake!
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Difficult to disconnect 6 different wires from the old switch and reconnect to new switch
David - September 23, 2016
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Paper clip for stiff wire
Parts Used
experimented with different methods to get the wires disconnected from the old switch. I eventually used a paper clip with one leg bent out which allowed me to grip the clip and punch in on the spring connectors to release the wires. then I reversed the process with the same paper clip. the connecting wires were not stiff enough to push in the spring connectors on their own. I did them one out - then back in at a time - so not to stick it in the wrong connector. Works well now, good as new !
Here is a video on these types of switches.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFVGyf6uODM
Here is a video on these types of switches.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFVGyf6uODM
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