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Widow Switch Replacement
I just replaced the second switch. Window would go up but not down.
Simple job, remove side panel and unplug switch connector (disconnect battery first). I then clipped the 4 wires near the connector. With a small flat blade screw driver, gently pry up on the back of the switch and lift up. Now you can pull the old switch and wires out. Now feed through the new switch and wires. Take the old connector and label it with magic marker, the colors on the side of the connector. Now with a small nail you can push in on the old contacts to push back the tab that locks them in and slide the contacts out. (Look at the new contacts to see what I mean). Now you simply insert the new wires & contacts. They will "click" once in place and lock in. Plug connector back in and you are all set. No splicing or soldering needed.
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pictures please
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09-09-2011, 09:24 AM
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Or you could buy a new switch off eBay for cheap, and not have to do anything except remove and replace.
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Oh, I thought you were saying how to replace the internal switchery and wiring so you could re-use the original assembly.
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No, I guess you could just unsolder the old switch, if you have enough cable to work with, then take a new switch and solder all the wires on, if you are good at soldering and get everything right. Might take you a bit longer for sure. Not worth the time or energy in my opinion.
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I just did this in job last week. I replaced the sunroof switch and PS and DS window switches. The PS window switch connector is far back in the dash, but still totally accessible. Snipped a few zip ties, unplugged, replugged new ones and zip tied them back the way they were. I am not sure why anyone would want to solder new switches on. The hardest part is being careful to remove the PS carpet panel on the side of the console as there is a metal tab that goes through the carpet piece instead of sliding on like the DS carpet panel. I would rate this job a 2 out of 10 on my difficulty scale. Chances are your center console rear tabs are broken, and you will need some big ass washers to hold them down or order replacement tabs from Hookedoncars.com
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