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Reek09
04-14-2014, 03:11 PM
I've noticed that my window switch in my car doesn't wanna work when its hot. When I get in it after it has sat in the sun my switch for my window won't work but it will control all the rest of the windows. It will eventually work..sometimes minutes, sometimes days it will roll down again..my window that is. This is strange I had to replace the whole switch before and now its been doin it again. I'm guessing one of the sautered connections gets too hot making a weak connection until it cools again...just guessing..

whitey
04-14-2014, 03:40 PM
Try slamming the door closed while holding the switch down. It could be the switch, theyre simple to fix. Open it up, and youll see the contacts under the switches might be burnt. Use a jewlers file, leathermans tool file, a sharp knife, etc to scrape it clean. It will continue to happen, but i clean mine about once a year.

Reek09
04-14-2014, 04:19 PM
Try slamming the door closed while holding the switch down. It could be the switch, theyre simple to fix. Open it up, and youll see the contacts under the switches might be burnt. Use a jewlers file, leathermans tool file, a sharp knife, etc to scrape it clean. It will continue to happen, but i clean mine about once a year.

Cool thanks man. How far are you from DC..VA?

fastblackmerc
04-14-2014, 04:35 PM
Cool thanks man. How far are you from DC..VA?

Just get a new switch. They are cheap and you won't have to do it every year.

whitey
04-14-2014, 04:42 PM
About 45 minutes. Save yourself the $20-30 and fix it. Put $20 towards a couple beers And a relay and ill fix your lcm too.

Marauderjack
04-15-2014, 03:18 AM
I'll bet your window is sticking to the tracks.......hold the switch and hit the center of the window with the heel of your right hand!!;)

Mine has done this for years and I have not found anything to keep it from sticking.......silicone works for awhile!!:beer:

Give it a whirl.......