Better Window Switch?

[JamesUK]

Hi all, so today my passenger window decided not to work, most likely a bad switch. Now before I go and put in a identical replacement has anyone had luck with using a different (better) designed switch... Say the 924/4/68 type?

Thanks in advance Pelican's!

[DRACO A5OG]

OEM Porsche, they use copper connectors as opposed to the tin clad ones from China. The only thing, it is not shiny smooth like the original OEM.

[esample]

What he said. I just had the identical proble. Always go OEM.

[JamesUK]

I have OEM. To me it seems the design is not robust. By that I mean the toggle switch itself, the movement that is there other than up and down. I noticed that 924/44/68 cars use a simple rocker switch. Seems to me that would not have the same issues as our 911 switch. Has anyone replaced the 911 switch with a different unit completely?

[tcar]

Here:

Amazingly, someone with the same name posted the same question.

Anyone use a diffrent design Window switch?

[schoward]

They all pretty much suck. I have old school shiny genuine Porsche ones that fell apart just like any others. I have found the oem/German ones are about as good as you get for a reasonable price , and not a bad idea to maintain a spare one in your parts bin as when they go bad it is frustrating to delay a road trip because of a simple <$20 part that may be unavailable locally. Last time I had one go bad even my local dealer had to get it (not in stock). They are so cheap - get a spare.

[Starless]

Since the day mine got stuck at a toll booth in a down pour, I have always had a spare in the glove box. In 16 years of ownership I have replace 3.

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by JamesUK

Hi all, so today my passenger window decided not to work, most likely a bad switch. Now before I go and put in a identical replacement has anyone had luck with using a different (better) designed switch... Say the 924/4/68 type?

Thanks in advance Pelican's!

In case you need any guide on the troubleshooting and install process, check out the link below to a DIY tech article. Lastly, if you're looking for an alternative to the OEM switch, give us a call at 888-280-7799 and one of our Porsche parts specialists may be able to give you some suggestions. Best of luck!

Porsche 911 Window Regulator and Motor Replacement | 911 (1965-89) - 930 Turbo (1975-89) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article


-Dmitry

[Tremelune]

It is a flawed design, including the originals from Porsche.

That said, they last years. Sometimes many years. I've replaced several, but never the same one twice.

When I get around to interior work, I plan to rewire mine to two standard relays and momentary toggle switches on the dash. Simpler, cheaper, better.

[llangston1]

Be careful with the non Porsche switches. I installed one of those I got from Pelican and it lasted just a month or so before the toggle hinge broke and allows the switch to move around instead of rotate and causes the switch to malfunction at times. What appears to cause the hinge to break is when raising the window your finger slips off the switch and it snaps back to center. Yes it was much cheaper than the Porsche switch but it definitely did not last very long.

[Bill Douglas]

Mine have lasted about 37 years so they can't be too bad.