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    Takeuchi tb135 hydraulic thumb not retracting

    Back at this - I'm either going to attempt to replace the entire handle or replace the broken wire. Is there anything special I need to know about disassembling the armrest? It appears to have two Phillips screws in the front, and a torx or star bolt that secures the actual armrest. Do the wires...
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    Takeuchi tb135 hydraulic thumb not retracting

    Thanks! I'll definitely check that first. It's a factory handle, I believe. It's spotty (sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't), but only the opening function. The closing action always works. Incidentally, do you know if there are actually separate relays for the aux service/thumb (or...
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    Takeuchi tb135 hydraulic thumb not retracting

    Did you ever figure this out? I'm having the exact same problem. I soldered a new switch into the handle circuit board, but the problem still exists. I hope you figured it out and can share the solution. I have been hunting for the right/left service relay locations but cannot determine where...
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