How to Fix a Defective Window Switch
#166
I performed this service earlier today; unfortunately it did not fix my problem, but the tutorial was spot on. I proceeded to the next step in the process which is checking the wires between the cab and the drivers door, low and behold I found a broken ground wire after repairing that and since I was in the neighborhood I looked around some more and found the power wire was about to break so I repaired that as well. Bam the system works outstanding espically since I have a newly serviced switch as well. Hope this info helps the next person. BTW Ground = 12 AWG Blk, Power = 12 AWG Lt Bl / Blk. Work performed 10/30/12
#168
#169
After two failed attempts to replace the switch assembly with an ebay part due to inoperative back lighting, I cleaned the contacts this evening. Took about fifteen minutes and now the drivers side window goes up without having to mash the switch, flail your arms in the air and hold your tongue JUST right.
Thanks for the great write-up and pictures!
Thanks for the great write-up and pictures!
#171
#172
Great thread, good pixs ..... and so "timely" as my pass side switch went "kaput" this afternoon ....
Edited 09-06-14:
A few days ago I popped the armrest top off, unplugged the switch, took it inside to my bench, broke it down and cleaned the contacts of what looked like black sooty dust .... reassembled and installed .... works perfect. To clean I used electronics tuner cleaner and a small screw driver with a paper towel wrapped around tip. Was so easy, I then pulled driver's door switches and inspected them ..... the more heavily used front switches showed same sooty deposit but I cleaned all of them.
Fixed.
Edited 09-06-14:
A few days ago I popped the armrest top off, unplugged the switch, took it inside to my bench, broke it down and cleaned the contacts of what looked like black sooty dust .... reassembled and installed .... works perfect. To clean I used electronics tuner cleaner and a small screw driver with a paper towel wrapped around tip. Was so easy, I then pulled driver's door switches and inspected them ..... the more heavily used front switches showed same sooty deposit but I cleaned all of them.
Fixed.
Last edited by tbear853; 09-06-2014 at 12:15 AM.
#173
All 3 passenger switches don't seem to have power.
Hello folks, I've been having troubles with all 3 passenger window switches. They act as if the window lock is on when it's not. Replaced the driver's side switch cluster with no luck. Seems like there isn't power to the passenger window switches. I haven't been able to find a fuse or anything for the windows....not sure where to go next. Anyone run into this same issue?
#174
Hello folks, I've been having troubles with all 3 passenger window switches. They act as if the window lock is on when it's not. Replaced the driver's side switch cluster with no luck. Seems like there isn't power to the passenger window switches. I haven't been able to find a fuse or anything for the windows....not sure where to go next. Anyone run into this same issue?
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Jim
#175
switch fix
Awesome job man. The pictures made it easy to do the job. I rolled my window down today and it went down fine but nope wouldn't go up. Followed your instructions and presto it works perfect now. Only bad thing is I lost one of the small black pieces that goes on the white switch. O well. Thanks for your help. A+++++
#180