Ryobi Screw gun

johnnyb6

Hi I have problem with my Ryobi Screw gun and am wondering can it be fixed and is it worth fixing it. Its a Ryobi CID 1802P and the problem is when I push the trigger it rarely works. This has only happened recently and its about 5 years old and is only used for household use.


Thanking you

jonon9

Have you tried replacing the brushes?

650gs

after 5 years its a wonder the battery is still working.
Its ready to be replaced big time

jonon9

True that, your batteries probably hold zero charge now. You better off going new

WilyCoyote

Were the batteries left out in a cold room during the winter?

johnnyb6

WilyCoyote wrote: »

Were the batteries left out in a cold room during the winter?

Sorry should have said that I purchased 2 new batteries at Christmas so am really anxious to fix this one or at least get replacement to take same batteries

johnnyb6

jonon9 wrote: »

Have you tried replacing the brushes?

No as I don't know how to locate them and where to get new ones. Help would be appreciated

knickerbocker

Does it work intermittently?
The trigger may be faulty, had the same problem with a bosch driver a few years ago.
Also might be worth checking the fwd/rev switch.

johnnyb6

knickerbocker wrote: »

Does it work intermittently?
The trigger may be faulty, had the same problem with a bosch driver a few years ago.
Also might be worth checking the fwd/rev switch.

thats exactly whats happening mine. I opened it and cleaned away any dirt I could c. The switch seems a sealed unit so can I d anything

knickerbocker

johnnyb6 wrote: »

thats exactly whats happening mine. I opened it and cleaned away any dirt I could c. The switch seems a sealed unit so can I d anything

If it's a sealed unit you'll have to replace the whole thing...... it shouldn't be too expensive.

You could get the part from these guys in Cabinteely:

http://jwcpowertools.com/power-tool-repair/

johnnyb6

knickerbocker wrote: »

If it's a sealed unit you'll have to replace the whole thing...... it shouldn't be too expensive.

You could get the part from these guys in Cabinteely:

http://jwcpowertools.com/power-tool-repair/

thanks so much for the help. Is there any way of known exactly what the problem is. I might replace switch but I could be brushes. Do I need to use trial and error and if I go this way wold it be cheaper to buy drill minus the batteries

knickerbocker

just looking at the bushings will tell you if they need replacing, but if you don't use the tool much it's unlikely they are worn out, but they are a cheap part (absolute max €20 a pair). Take them out and post a pic of them beside a coin and we'll give you the answer.
If you have a multi-meter/continunity meter you can check the switch to see if it's conducting.

Sir Arthur Daley

Do you know anyone with the same drill OP that you could eliminate down the problem by trying your battery in their drill and vice versa?