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Hey guys I’m hoping someone can help me out here. I have a Makita 18v drill XFD01 that will not work in reverse. The drill works in forward without any issues and when it is switched to reverse only the light lights up. I tried blowing out the switch and brushing all the dust and dirt out but still no luck.
Switch most likely.
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Yeah, it’s probably the switch or wiring the switch. More than likely the switch, carbon and general grime builds up on the contacts and it stops working. I imagine its a cheap fix with a little soldering.