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
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This Switch will fit the following 2 machine. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Makita
This item works with the following types of products:
- Drill Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 651815-4
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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.
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, wire strippers
Parts Used
Switch broke
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, wire strippers
Parts Used
Drill switch variable speed not working.
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
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.
The friction connection between the power chord and the switch failed.
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, SOLDERING IRON, WIRE STRIPPERS, EPOXY, EXACTO KNIFE
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.
The drill would not power on.
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
switch was bad
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
drill had no power and cord cover was frayed
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, wire cutter and crimper
separated drill case
disconnected switch
connected new switch
installed new brushes
connected new cord
put drill case back together
Worn switch and cord
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
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.
Drill stopped working.
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Difficult to disconnect 6 different wires from the old switch and reconnect to new switch
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Paper clip for stiff wire
Parts Used
Here is a video on these types of switches.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFVGyf6uODM
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