Driver window switch problem
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Driver window switch problem
2000 RX with 105K. Been a great car with no problems but I have noticed the driver's window switch acting a little strange sporadically. If the window is partially lowered and I hit the switch to raise the window, it will go down. Mess with the switch and it will start working normally. This does not happen every time but has happened 4 or 5 times in the last 2 weeks.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to clean the switch and correct this or does it need to be replaced? How much will the dealer charge to change this? Is it a DIY project or do I need to take it to the dealer?
Thanks in advance for the feedback.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to clean the switch and correct this or does it need to be replaced? How much will the dealer charge to change this? Is it a DIY project or do I need to take it to the dealer?
Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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I am not sure how the switch is configured.
The simplest kind are single pole single throw. [Two terminals which are open till you throw the switch then the gap is bridged]. Simple to test ... just short the two terminals. They are the easiest to check as you can safely jump the terminals with the switch connected.
Multiple terminals are a bit harder to test and you need the understanding of what is connecting where and what should be isolating when,
What would I do... just buy the switch. Time spent figuring the test procedure and collecting the information far outweighs the cost of the switch. I am not a proponent of returning items, but if the product is still in a sellable condition you may take it back if it does not fix your problem. Do check the return policy ... at places it is different for electrical items.
Salim
The simplest kind are single pole single throw. [Two terminals which are open till you throw the switch then the gap is bridged]. Simple to test ... just short the two terminals. They are the easiest to check as you can safely jump the terminals with the switch connected.
Multiple terminals are a bit harder to test and you need the understanding of what is connecting where and what should be isolating when,
What would I do... just buy the switch. Time spent figuring the test procedure and collecting the information far outweighs the cost of the switch. I am not a proponent of returning items, but if the product is still in a sellable condition you may take it back if it does not fix your problem. Do check the return policy ... at places it is different for electrical items.
Salim
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