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Lwanmtr
09-06-2015, 06:46 PM
Looks like I need to replace my window switches...one does nothing, the other only one direction...

Wondering if these are available anywhere (for less than the $50 DMCH charges)?

Thanks

MNT250
09-07-2015, 12:02 AM
Mine were fine but the white wore off the arrows so I got these Renault ones off eBay. They require you to trim the plastic slightly where they plug in is all, they have a nice solid click. They aren't as wide as the originals but I kind of like that. They are super cheap, and even with expedited shipping they are less than anything else.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252034478966?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Lwanmtr
09-07-2015, 12:20 AM
Thanks..ill look at those.

You still have your old switches?

MNT250
09-07-2015, 02:02 PM
Thanks..ill look at those.

You still have your old switches?

I do, but will probably hang onto them for the time being. I found a photo of the ones I installed, including the area that'll need trimmed. I just crudely cracked it off with some pliers.

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Lwanmtr
09-07-2015, 03:38 PM
I'll give you a banana for your switches...lol

DMC5180
09-07-2015, 08:40 PM
I'll give you a banana for your switches...lol

Before you just get new switches, Pop them out of the locations and swap sides. You may have a bad Window motor if nothing happens with the switches swapped.

Lwanmtr
09-07-2015, 09:32 PM
I did that already...hehe...one is dead, the other only works one way.

As for motors...yeah I knew they were bjorked already...and have new actuators, same result

Andrew
09-08-2015, 05:02 PM
The switches can be cleaned. I successfully disassembled and cleaned both of 5052's switches last year. Due to the learning curve involved with the reassembly the first one took a bit longer than the second switch, which I was able to complete in a matter of minutes.

Due to the small springs and contacts inside the switch, I would recommend cleaning the switch on a table in a well-lit area.

Lwanmtr
09-08-2015, 05:06 PM
I bought a couple switches..came to about half the cost DMCH charges for one.

I may try and clean the old swtiches...but this way I'll have ones that work until I get around to it.