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Electronics => Repair => Topic started by: erikbrenn on October 07, 2023, 10:57:28 pm

Title: Looks a bit like a diode, but what component is this?
Post by: erikbrenn on October 07, 2023, 10:57:28 pm

I'm trying to repair my Bosch drill and have opened the switch unit.  Can anyone tell me what kind of component this is (the orange one in the top)?
Using my DMM in ohm mode it measures open circuit. Also, diode mode does not yield anything.


(https://i.imgur.com/lTUblAf.png)

Title: Re: Looks a bit like a diode, but what component is this?
Post by: fzabkar on October 07, 2023, 11:11:26 pm

Diac?

Title: Re: Looks a bit like a diode, but what component is this?
Post by: oPossum on October 07, 2023, 11:29:41 pm

Thermistor

Title: Re: Looks a bit like a diode, but what component is this?
Post by: erikbrenn on October 08, 2023, 12:18:40 am

A thermistor would measure some resistance wouldn't it....
A diac seems very likely yes. thanks