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Old 12-22-2009, 10:09 PM
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Default Rear window safety switch won't turn off

as the title, the switch for my window lock wont turn off

i did a search and after about 4 pages of nothing i decided to make a thread

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Old 12-23-2009, 12:26 AM
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Pull the main module (drivers) and look at the switch...
 
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Old 12-23-2009, 10:46 PM
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check ebay you can get the whole panel for around $20.00 takes 5 minutes to change.
 
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Old 12-24-2009, 08:29 PM
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^^ 2nd that. Bought my new panel from eBay. Although, he did have to send me a new (2nd)one (didn't charge me 2nd s/h) b/c the "new" switch he sent me had a sticky front pass. window switch (on the master driver switch). 2nd one he sent out absolutely no probs and still working perfect today. But I had the exact same problem as you with the window lock switch. Literally 5 MAYBE 10 mins to change out
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 11:30 AM
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alright ill have to do that then

thanks for the input guys
 
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Old 12-27-2009, 08:55 AM
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Extremely easy fix, very common. I have gone through 2 replacement switches since 2003 when I bought the car
 
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Old 12-28-2009, 09:39 PM
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A test for this is to hold down the safety switch so it is at the bottom of its travel (the orange light should go out). Then try and use one of the rear window switch's, you should find that they should now work ok.

I did this and then did not bother replacing the switch as I hardly has people in the back of my car!!
 
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So I'm taxing my tiny brain here. Trying to release the drivers side window panel. Found an access hole and am trying to pry with a screwdriver to release plastic tab inside. No go. What am I doing wrong?
 
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Old 11-26-2011, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Herr Avant
So I'm taxing my tiny brain here. Trying to release the drivers side window panel. Found an access hole and am trying to pry with a screwdriver to release plastic tab inside. No go. What am I doing wrong?
Bend the tap and push up at the same time.
 


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