Console switches don't align? Voila! Problem solved!

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Originally Posted by Patrick C

Because you screw the plate into position before inserting the switches.

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I figured that...

Ok...so I got my switches installed, and I see that the Mattaligner has little notches all facing the same direction for each side of the switch. When I put my switches in and try them the driver's side switch has the window going down when I hit the forward arrow...and the passenger side has the window going up when I hit the forward arrow. Does that seem right?

And naturally my mattaligner and switches will not even come close to fitting where they are supposed to be positioned. Get out the Dremel....:smokelot:

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Originally Posted by GS450-Junkie

I figured that...

Ok...so I got my switches installed, and I see that the Mattaligner has little notches all facing the same direction for each side of the switch. When I put my switches in and try them the driver's side switch has the window going down when I hit the forward arrow...and the passenger side has the window going up when I hit the forward arrow. Does that seem right?

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It means your window motor wires inside the door were installed in reverse. Easiest fix is to grind the plastic ridge off the side of the window switch so you can install it upside down. No one but you will ever know.

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Originally Posted by Patrick C

It means your window motor wires inside the door were installed in reverse. Easiest fix is to grind the plastic ridge off the side of the window switch so you can install it upside down. No one but you will ever know.

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Exactly Patrick! Of course the best fix would be to make the offending installer/repairer fix the original mishap but good luck with that right?
Rob

You could also unplug the 2 wire connector at the window motor and reinstall it the correct way, it is not keyed as I recall. I'm talking about the aftermarket window motors. I don't know if it would apply to the original motors.


Dennis

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Originally Posted by DMC5180

You could also unplug the 2 wire connector at the window motor and reinstall it the correct way, it is not keyed as I recall. I'm talking about the aftermarket window motors. I don't know if it would apply to the original motors.
Dennis

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The original motors can be wired reversed as well. Two separate plugs, not keyed.

Wanted to pass along a big thank you to Rob Grady.

I was hoping to buy a MattAligner directly from him at DCS 2016, and avoid paying shipping. We heard Rob had difficulties getting to the show, and each day that went by I selfishly worried a little more about getting my part. But Rob persevered and made it to the show. So Sunday after closing ceremonies, I was able to buy a MattAligner.

Thanks for coming through Rob.

Thomas

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i installed mine yesterday. was super easy and the switches stay in place!

video here... https://www.instagram.com/p/BIi9w1Nj_ej/

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Originally Posted by papanoel

i installed mine yesterday. was super easy and the switches stay in place!

video here... https://www.instagram.com/p/BIi9w1Nj_ej/

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Did you have to remove the entire console to install the Mattaligner, or can it be done from the top? Video only shows after installation.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by citizen

Did you have to remove the entire console to install the Mattaligner, or can it be done from the top? Video only shows after installation....

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No need to respond...I just installed the MattAligner and I did not have to remove the console.

Thomas

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Originally Posted by FABombjoy

The Mattaligner aligns the switches, but the screw keeps the Mattaligner aligned.

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I guess you could call those screws Mattaligner aligners.

Hey! I've just coined a new term!

Thomas

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