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Jun 5^th, 2004 at 4:23am

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Good-day all!

Just recently my Saitek X45 has started to make some rather rude noises when moving the stick. Has anyone had this problem?

I shall have to take it apart and see - if anyone has any idea's on how to solve this that would be great!

Birdman.

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Reply #1 - Jun 5^th, 2004 at 4:51am

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Hi Birdman... Wink

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Make sure you put a blanket over it when the Vicar calls... Shocked

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LOL...!

Cheers Mate... Grin

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Reply #2 - Jun 6^th, 2004 at 5:38pm

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Hmmmmmm........

Not quite sure how to reply to this one, but I'll take the advice - Especially the vicar part.

Hmmmmmm........

Cheers.....

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Reply #3 - Jun 9^th, 2004 at 5:41am

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I'd recommend a touch of silicon grease - I think it's less likely to damage the plastic than any oil-derived lubricant (maybe KY would do the trick, too LOL)

You might find it tricky to find silicon grease - I had to track some down from a plumbing supplies specialist - it is used when joining plastic pipes.

'Smooth' flying!

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Pads

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Reply #4 - Jun 9^th, 2004 at 12:28pm

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I had this problem. Very annoying. It was "sticky". Whenever I move it I would hear a "moan" from the stick. It also stuck sometimes then released itself only to have my aircraft dive forward or up wards. I adjusted the spring coil pressure but did not seem to work. I also used some silicon grease but by this time I totally converted over to the bundled CH Product Yoke, throttle and pro pedals. If you want to take your joystick apart, here is a nice tutorial.

http://users.acninc.net/padipaul/saitek.htm

Dave

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