How to fix power window switch

[Denno]

Hey guys,

I recently fixed up my power window switch as it was not working all the time. I would have to press the up switch multiple times before it actually made contact and worked, so I pulled it apart and cleaned it all out, and I filmed the whole thing so that anyone else who has the same problem can try and fix theirs too .

The video starts by me showing the problem.
Then how to take out the power window switch
Then how to take that apart
Then what to clean
Then snapping it all back together and testing the finished product.

I tried to post this in the How To sub forum, but it never showed up, so I'm posting it here seeing as though I did it on my VX .

Hope it helps someone

YouTube - Fixing Power Window Switch in VX Commodore

 

[wrx884]

Yeah its a common problem people often mistake 4 a faulty switch which is generally either 2 things. 1. The black sooty **** that builds up from tiny arc's wen contact is made. The contacts generate a fair bit of heat coz of this which leads 2 the next fault. 2. the white plastic peg/s with the springs on the end that sit under the button itself usually gets melted down so u cant operate the switch propely 4 it 2 make normal contact.

 

[603304529]

This video is great - thanks for taking the time to do it.

 

[Novacula]

Thanks for the video was very helpful. You aint kidding about also cleaning solonoids other than the clip. Here's a dirty one vs one I already cleaned up.

 

[mpower]

from memory they actually have a dry lubricant on them.

the most common fault is actually the clip holding the switches breaking.

If you ever replace one always keep the old one for spares.

 

[Novacula]

Interesting. Mine was sticking and this fixed it but if they also have a lube might be worth the effort of pulling it out and applying some. I'll repost if I learn anything new.