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Old Dec 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 Dec 23, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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Pull the main module (drivers) and look at the switch...
 
Old Dec 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.
 
Old Dec 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
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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alright ill have to do that then

thanks for the input guys
 
Old Dec 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
 
Old Dec 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!!
 
Old Nov 26, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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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?
 
Old Nov 26, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Old Nov 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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