Do we know if this works on the E8000 as well?Tried the "Block pedal/chainring with Allen key trick on my ep8 Canyon Torquen today and hey presto everything came back to life. Awesome hack, thankyou.
Shimano satellite ON/OFF switch problem, or battery, or ???
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CAFF
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Just did the back pedal with allen wrench trick on my Cannondale Moterra 5 Shimano Steps BT E8035 ~ 504 w
Works just like before ... battery doesn't appear to be dead just sleeping?
Sat for a few winter months wouldn't turn on ... Battery was fully charged in the fall
Ready to ride!!
Shimano should really put this info out there was doing all kinds of diagnostics with multi meter etc... when it was a couple minutes to fix it by back pedaling.
I actually had the bike upside down and did it instead of on a block or stand.
CAFF
Lincoln T
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I also had an urgent need to try the back pedal with "Block pedal/chain ring with Allen key" trick today and it worked!, the dead system came to life. Very smart, saved me money and aggravation, got me going, thanks.
cross_2_over
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Hi guys, as you are the first result on google for "satelitte switch E7000"
So I share with you my repair of this problem, it pretty simple just change the cell, replace with a not crapy one, good brand more than 1000mAh.
the button you see open here is the EW-SW100 from shimano, for E7000 but I guess it's the same in the EW-SW310 for e8000 motor.
Seems to be the same problem on the E7000 and E8000 satelite switch, a 80 euros switch with a lot of cable to replace. It's more simple to just change the battery. Way less expensive as a cell can be found for under 5€.
This is the kind of battery found inside sold for 5 euros 2PCS on Ali. :
Use a small cutter knife to open the button. And solder new battery in place. Hot air can be usefull to disloge the old battery.
So I share with you my repair of this problem, it pretty simple just change the cell, replace with a not crapy one, good brand more than 1000mAh.
the button you see open here is the EW-SW100 from shimano, for E7000 but I guess it's the same in the EW-SW310 for e8000 motor.
Seems to be the same problem on the E7000 and E8000 satelite switch, a 80 euros switch with a lot of cable to replace. It's more simple to just change the battery. Way less expensive as a cell can be found for under 5€.
This is the kind of battery found inside sold for 5 euros 2PCS on Ali. :
Use a small cutter knife to open the button. And solder new battery in place. Hot air can be usefull to disloge the old battery.
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rv1000
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Same issue here on a Grand Canyon:ON 9 — the frame hole isn’t even aligned with the battery button (seriously Canyon…).
Quick dirty fix if you’re stuck:
Taped a small metal washer onto the battery button, wrapped an elastic band around the battery, pushed it in, then gave it a sharp pull — bike powered on instantly.
Definitely not a long-term fix, but good enough to get a ride in while waiting for a new switch.
Quick dirty fix if you’re stuck:
Taped a small metal washer onto the battery button, wrapped an elastic band around the battery, pushed it in, then gave it a sharp pull — bike powered on instantly.
Definitely not a long-term fix, but good enough to get a ride in while waiting for a new switch.
