my makita on the fritz

[hot rod]

I have 2xAIO 2xSG with a Collinite topper on my Candy White Passat. It is sooooo white.

[imported_glfahlc]

i was polishing the wifes bimmer over the weekend and 9227 stopped working. i can make it go if i jiggle the wires going into the handle. anyone else had this problem and is it a easy fix or should i take it to a repair shop. i`m mechanically astute i just don`t wanna make it worse by opening it up.

[Street Dreams]

How long have you had it? May need to replace the brushes.

I had an issue with mine and it was not the brushes, sent it in to Makita and the problem was a broken power cord from too much bending, if you have been wrapping the cord around the machine itself for storage that could be your issue, always wrap the cored by itself and just place it beside the body of the makita.

Cost me I think $30 to get it replaced.

[Legacy99]

Lots of problems with the power cord. Just cut an extension cord and connect it yourself.

[imported_glfahlc]

How long have you had it? May need to replace the brushes.

I had an issue with mine and it was not the brushes, sent it in to Makita and the problem was a broken power cord from too much bending, if you have been wrapping the cord around the machine itself for storage that could be your issue, always wrap the cored by itself and just place it beside the body of the makita.

Cost me I think $30 to get it replaced.

bought it brand new still in the box off ebay last summer. i`ll see if i can just order a new cord and replace myself... shouldn`t be that complicated.

[Bluegrass Cat]

My Makita died a weeks ago when I was polishing my car with PO85rd. I had to finish up with the Flex. I am pretty sure my issue is the brushes. If I squeeze the trigger I get power for a second, then lose it. Similar to if someone were plugging the cord in just enough to get power and then pulling it out immediately after. I have a friend who is one of the type who can fix anything. I will ask him to take it apart and confirm that it is the brushes before I order new ones. I have no idea where to order brushes though???????

[Old Pirate]

Hey guy`s try calling 1-800-4MAKITA for repair centers around the country or go to www dot Makita dot com

[imported_Jokeman]

i was polishing the wifes bimmer over the weekend and 9227 stopped working. i can make it go if i jiggle the wires going into the handle. anyone else had this problem and is it a easy fix or should i take it to a repair shop. i`m mechanically astute i just don`t wanna make it worse by opening it up.

Open up the makita and cut about 12 inches out of the power cord and reconnect. Seems all makita`s do this.

[Harleyguy]

Had the same problem with mine and it has very low mileage.As suggested open up the handle and cut out a section about six to seven inches long.This is a very common problem with this machine but it`s also a very easy fix .If you wiggle the wire just right where it enters the handle and pull the trigger at the same time you will see that it will work on and off.

[imported_RaskyR1]

Had the same problem with mine and it has very low mileage.As suggested open up the handle and cut out a section about six to seven inches long.This is a very common problem with this machine but it`s also a very easy fix .If you wiggle the wire just right where it enters the handle and pull the trigger at the same time you will see that it will work on and off.

Yep. Just fixed mine again 2 weeks ago. The wires inside break from all the bending over time.

Takes about 5 minutes to fix.

[*MustangGT/25YRS*]

bought it brand new still in the box off ebay last summer. i`ll see if i can just order a new cord and replace myself... shouldn`t be that complicated.

***********************^^^^^^^******************** **
Evenin`/
I took my Makita apart and just watched where the wires go.
Went to *Home Depot*,bought a Longer and Next Larger Gauge
Cable and installed it myself..../:cornut:
IMOPO,I believe it was pretty easy.Although,some guys do not feel
comfortable doin` somethin` like this...And that`s okay too.Than one is
better off having someone else do it for them/:wink:.Good Luck
and give it a try.
Best Regards/
Raymond

[imported_glfahlc]

***********************^^^^^^^******************** **
Evenin`/
I took my Makita apart and just watched where the wires go.
Went to *Home Depot*,bought a Longer and Next Larger Gauge
Cable and installed it myself..../:cornut:
IMOPO,I believe it was pretty easy.Although,some guys do not feel
comfortable doin` somethin` like this...And that`s okay too.Than one is
better off having someone else do it for them/:wink:.Good Luck
and give it a try.
Best Regards/
Raymond

fixed it last week... my back needed a break anyways.

[Puckman]

Glad to hear the happy ending!

[imported_Brian_Brice]

3 makitas in a pretty short period of time, I just grew tired of replacing power cords.

[imported_glfahlc]

maybe a few of you pros here should contact the engineers at makita and let them know of the problem we`re having with the cord and explain to them how we use their machine. they should be able to come up with a new and improved attachment the comes out of the buffer at a 90 degree angle since putting the cord over our shoulders when we use the machine is whats breaking the cords.