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Disassembling the dc500

My DC500 shop vac will not turn on. I cannot seem to access the electrical wiring section of the vacuum.

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SOURCE: DeWalt DC500 Shop vac

the problem on your vacuum is the dc - dc converter.u cna replace them but to follow the same connection.

Posted on May 28, 2008

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SOURCE: DeWalt DC500 wet/dry vacuum

I had the same problem and traced it down to the on/off switch. I sprayed some electical contact cleaner down inside the switch and now it works normal. Hope this helps.

Posted on Nov 08, 2008

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