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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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so, my power window switch broke, came right off the master panel. i called to lexus and they said that i would have to buy the whole power window door switch assembly for $512.00. anyone know where i can buy the little plastic switch separately? thanks.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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you'll have better luck asking in the classifieds. GL
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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i saw it for about 330 new on www.parts.com...

if anything look for it on www.car-parts.com and get it used it should be about half that price maybe 75- 150 or so..
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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salvage yard time....or try ebay...sometimes there are ppl selling parts off a salvaged car.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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www.car-parts.com - search engine for the salvage yards....
cut the middle man out...
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
so, my power window switch broke, came right off the master panel. i called to lexus and they said that i would have to buy the whole power window door switch assembly for $512.00. anyone know where i can buy the little plastic switch separately? thanks.
Sounds insane. Did any thing brake off that they have to get you the whole assembly. I would call the parts directly and place an order for the switch. [worth a try].

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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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called parts directly...told me $512. i can't believe that i can't find the stupid liitle up/down button.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
called parts directly...told me $512. i can't believe that i can't find the stupid liitle up/down button.
My sis is currently having the same prob w/ her window switches on her ES. They told me $400+ for the main assembly too. It's amazing that they don't sell the buttons separately.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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Mine also took a hike... the driver's side master control for the passenger front window got stuck and wouldn't make the window go up or down. I took the assembly apart hoping I could fix it, but the molded pivot pins & clips are broken off.

Found a grey one in a local wrecking yard for $150 (I have to buy the complete master switch assembly), but I am always sceptical of buying used parts. Guess I'll bite the bullet...
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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I just found a whole driver's side assembly for $70 shipped on car-part.com.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by aliti19
I just found a whole driver's side assembly for $70 shipped on car-part.com.
sweet..ordering this tomorrow.

socal, which one of your switches is broken? maybe its possible just to slide the wrist pin out of the new unit and put the new switch into your existing one. maybe we can go in on one and split the cost. All i need is the passenger front switch and pin
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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thanks for the good find aliti19. just ordered it this morning...$95 with shipping. sure beats the dealer price of $500 plus.
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
thanks for the good find aliti19. just ordered it this morning...$95 with shipping. sure beats the dealer price of $500 plus.
No prob.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by aliti19
No prob.
Isn't that what I suggested from the beginning....

i put the link here...3rd post.
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
thanks for the good find aliti19. just ordered it this morning...$95 with shipping. sure beats the dealer price of $500 plus.
Isn't that what I suggested from the beginning....

i put the link here...3rd post.
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