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anybody else having a clunky switch?
Yes.
Got a picture of what it looks like when removed?
On my list of things to do.
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Thanks for the great instructions. It worked perfectly, and was easy!!
Me too.
Thanks again!
Driver's window switch died today
in Warranty Issues & Problems
Posted
So I
removed the door panel
removed
& completely disassembled the switch (really didn't need to)
Here’s what I found:
The drivers window switch is actuated by a "slide" type switch, while all the other windows, locks, an such are "rocker" type
"My" problem was a "plastic pin".
Being it's a slide switch, it uses a spring and plastic pin to re-center itself in the pocket.
When I opened it up, I thought the bottom of the pin looked a little too sharp. (Pointed)
I made it nice and round with a small file.
Snapped it back in....
NO GO, same notchy feeling as before.
So then I "flattened out" the very tip, leaving slightly rounded sides.
BINGO!
Works as good as, if not better than new.
I have a feeling I'll be doing this job more than once.
Sorry no pictures.
Notes:
There are 5 screws to remove the switch from the back of the door panel.
(Looks like 4, but there IS 5)
For this particular fix, there is no need to completely disassemble the switch.
Remove it from the plastic garnish, and you can pry the driver switch "rocker" off from the top.
Be careful not to break the rocker/lever.
Don't loose the pin or spring on top of it.
The rest is obvious.
Good luck!