power window switch
#1
02-14-2010, 07:03 PM
power window switch
hey guys my driver side power window switch quit on me on the up mode I order a new one to replace it so i installed it but only after a few hrs the new one quit as well but now the down mode was the one that quit
so i got another one and maybe about the same time that it was install the second replacement switch quit as well (my original one worked perfect for about 9yrs) do anyone have a clue to why this is happening? please I need some advise?????
so i got another one and maybe about the same time that it was install the second replacement switch quit as well (my original one worked perfect for about 9yrs) do anyone have a clue to why this is happening? please I need some advise?????
#2
02-14-2010, 07:18 PM
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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did you get a cheap switch or a GM part? I've heard many people say don't go cheap on anything!
#3
02-14-2010, 08:16 PM
I bought one from ebay but it was OEM. You should get OEM when it comes to replacing switches on your car. Anyway, you may want to check all voltage coming and going into the switch. Also check the auto down module for a short.
#4
02-14-2010, 10:13 PM
well i did not purchase the switch from dealer i got it from an online store which they stated that it was OEM but after 2 switches gone bad I dont think so (I paid 35 and change) they are sending me a third one but i paid for the diff so they will send me the upgraded one for it (that one is about 68 bux) i think that the switch goes bad the min i press the auto button CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!
#6
02-15-2010, 11:43 AM
Couple things to think about.
1.
Both of our 1980s montes had power window problems. Both cars were on the driver side window. Cause that's the door that get's used the most. The wires broke inside the wire insulation and a ROYAL pain to track down. Being the ace mechanic that I am (sometimes I make myself laugh) I tracked the problem down, then got the real fun of splicing in a new wire section while trying to work in zero room. but the wire splice cured both power window problems in both cars. I had to push the rubber sleeve back that the wires travel through from the body to the door, then try to get both my hands between the open door and the body.
2.
The wires coming through metal like to wear the insulation off the wires and then short them out. It appears the switch isn't working but un reality it's the wiring that's the problem, not the switch.
1.
Both of our 1980s montes had power window problems. Both cars were on the driver side window. Cause that's the door that get's used the most. The wires broke inside the wire insulation and a ROYAL pain to track down. Being the ace mechanic that I am (sometimes I make myself laugh) I tracked the problem down, then got the real fun of splicing in a new wire section while trying to work in zero room. but the wire splice cured both power window problems in both cars. I had to push the rubber sleeve back that the wires travel through from the body to the door, then try to get both my hands between the open door and the body.
2.
The wires coming through metal like to wear the insulation off the wires and then short them out. It appears the switch isn't working but un reality it's the wiring that's the problem, not the switch.
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