You're the best for showing us this brother. I fixed my rear passenger window switch on my 2009 impreza. Same process. 30min job. Saved 80$

@shanersmechaniclife3164

Күн бұрын

Awesome to hear. More people replace rather than repair these days. Thanks for watching.

I've already replaced the switch once in my 2-year old Can Am and have the problem again. This video explains the problem clearly, shows you the fine detail and the likely fix, all with some helpful hints. Excellent video; if only they were all this clear and helpful!

@shanersmechaniclife3164

7 ай бұрын

I have heard that rolling driver and passenger windows down at the same time can cause the contacts to arc, causing premature failure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I use a pencil eraser to clean the carbon off the contacts, it's less abrasive. Usually there's a layer of silver on the contacts, if you use sand paper you'll take it off.😊

@shanersmechaniclife3164

3 ай бұрын

I'll have to try that next time. Thanks for watching, and I appreciate your feedback.

BRO! YOU ARE THE MAN! THANK YOU A BUNCH!!!

@shanersmechaniclife3164

2 ай бұрын

You are welcome. I'm glad my video was helpful for you. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Awesome ! Thanks a lot for you video !!!

Had to do something similar to my truck but it was a brakelight switch. Its a 85 dodge d150 that no one makes the switch for (or get a nos for like $150). Took it apart and found out someone else went in and modified it before to get cruise control working. Found the same part from a 90s jeep but the plunger and plug was different. Took the 2 and made one that works like new for my truck. Sometimes its a necessity to fix it yourself lol

@shanersmechaniclife3164

24 күн бұрын

Great troubleshooting. You're right. Sometimes you have no choice but to repair yours or build a new part. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for doing this video, saved me a lot of time and $$ on a couple 2021 Defenders.

@shanersmechaniclife3164

Жыл бұрын

Very happy my video was able to help you. I heard that the switches are less likely to fail like that if you only roll one window down at a time. Thanks for watching and commenting.

You the man. Thanks for the tip. It worked great for me.

@shanersmechaniclife3164

8 ай бұрын

Glad my video was able to help you. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thanks for the video.... helped and fixed the problem on my 2021 CanAm Defender. Excellent video and saved me $$$. Thank you.

@shanersmechaniclife3164

3 ай бұрын

Really happy to hear about my video helping you. Thanks for watching and commenting.

No matter if you reuse the one you have by fixing it or if you buy a new one you still have the time invested of taking it out so it’s a win-win situation

@shanersmechaniclife3164

4 ай бұрын

The way I figure is if you are ready to buy a new one, you have nothing to lose by trying to fix the old one. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I simply love this!!!🙂 You save money and you spare the planet. I'm definitely gonna try this on my old Fiat Grande Punto, where the power window in the front passenger side won't go either way 🙂

@shanersmechaniclife3164

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great comment. The way I figure you have nothing to lose. If you are sure the problem is in the switch and are prepared to buy a new one, it's a win win. Save money and waste. Let me know how it works for you Thanks for watching.

Thank you so much Shaner fixed my Defender. Love the bike but these windows and AC are a real problem. If you have a fix on the AC i know its a big problem. Keep up the good work.

@shanersmechaniclife3164

11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and the great comment. I appreciate your feedback.

Best explain and detail video thank you

@shanersmechaniclife3164

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great comment and for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Thanks a bunch, great video

@shanersmechaniclife3164

Ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching and the great feedback.

Nice video! Thank you!

@shanersmechaniclife3164

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the great comment.

Hi. nice video .i had same problem with my defender limited..followed your video and cleaned up the contacts ..installed it .worked fine but the light in the switch no longer worked.Took it apart again i had the springs in the wrong holes .they must be in the correct slots for the light to work .Works fine now hopefully lasts awhile..thanks great video

I have the same problem with my defender, will try this. Thanks!,

@shanersmechaniclife3164

10 ай бұрын

Hope it works for you. Let me know. Thanks for watching.

@plumberguy5267

10 ай бұрын

Success!! Really easy and had it fixed in about a half hour. 👍 Thanks again!!

I have a 93 eldorado can I take that one apart

Hello! Thanks for the video! Can you tell me what did you said after black dot 3:42? Cheers from Argentina

@shanersmechaniclife3164

3 ай бұрын

The black dot is arcing. It's metal transfer from one contact to another. If it gets bad enough it will cause switch not to work. Thanks for watching.

Great Video. I have done this cleanup and the switches stop ed working again after about 20 uses. Any ideas how to make the switches last longer

@shanersmechaniclife3164

Жыл бұрын

I read that apparently the switches wear out quicker if you roll down multiple windows at the same time. Thanks for commenting. Also these switches are exposed to alot of moisture when the door opens and closes in the rain.

@wpatters1229

4 ай бұрын

What about some electronic grease that will help with the contacts staying clean?@@shanersmechaniclife3164

nice!

@shanersmechaniclife3164

Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it. I enjoy repairing sometimes rather than replacing.

I have a 2003 Lincoln. I took out the master window switch on the drivers door and the button for the front drivers window is auto so once you push it, it takes the window down automatically and you can take your finger off the button. well it wasn’t working so I looked underneath the switch. Once I got the whole unit out, I popped the button offand a piece of plastic was broke so I took one of the other buttons off the window switch and put it on top of the front drivers window one used it and it went up and down so the switch that you touch to push the window up and down was actually the problem not the whole unit unit itself

@shanersmechaniclife3164

4 ай бұрын

Great diag. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@ruggedrickrude1946

4 ай бұрын

@@shanersmechaniclife3164 YW

How did you get the switch assembly out of the door to begin with? a flat head screwdriver and being careful? That would have been an enhancement to this awesome video. Just went hunting and left the windows down as the worked intermittently.

@Southern195

2 ай бұрын

That’s what I want to know. Ours just went out in our Can Am and I don’t want to break it taking it out.

Thank u.. ur freaking 😊

@shanersmechaniclife3164

6 ай бұрын

Very happy that my video was able to help you. Thanks for watching and the great feedback.

what about switches with printed boards in them would that still apply? mine goes down with one tap and doesnt go up

@shanersmechaniclife3164

11 ай бұрын

Switches with printed circuit boards have less moving parts inside. Most of those have small microswitches. Not much you can do. But... if your ready to buy a switch, why not open it and see what you can do.

Do you know why the lights wouldnt work at times . Sometimes they turn on and sometimes they dont. Switches work fine

@shanersmechaniclife3164

5 ай бұрын

I believe there are contacts in the switch for the lights to, as the switch moves with the lights in it. Could be same issue as windows not working. Let me know what you find.

@filitamayo

5 ай бұрын

@shanersmechaniclife3164 I'm thinking it's gonna be my bcm. I have other electrical issues that are controlled by bcm. Sometimes the dome lights turn on when I open driver door. And sometimes they won't. My ac Blower ramps up randomly at times. Now my driver door won't unlock but all other doors do. My manuel shifter isn't working anymore . So I'm starting to think the bcm is going bad. 🤔

How do you know that it’s not the regulator or motor? Mine goes up on the passenger side with difficulty and it binds up. It rained one day and the switch panel got soaked. It hasn’t been right since.

@shanersmechaniclife3164

8 ай бұрын

I tested for power and ground to the motor and power in and out of switch.

@stephendownes6331

2 ай бұрын

I activated the motor with the probe and it worked so repaired the switch just like this. Once did the same thing with a circular saw I could not get repaired, just rotated this little cube which was the contact that had been eaten out by arcing to a fresh face, so when it happens again I can just do same thing but suspect saw has more years left than me.

Fixing the actual power window motor is not hugely different - it's usually just lack of lube/contact.

@shanersmechaniclife3164

5 ай бұрын

A lot of parts can be repaired rather than replaced. If parts aren't available sometimes you have no choice.

What about spraying some electrical spray cleaner inside were the contacts are and work the switch back and forth to clean the contacts? Anyone try that?

@shanersmechaniclife3164

4 ай бұрын

If that is tried, I would make sure it is fully dry, which is tough without disassembling the switch before applying power.

@wpatters1229

4 ай бұрын

I would use a spray can of air and a hairdryer. The liquid for the electrical cleaner seems to work even if there is still some dampness. Taking it apart is a disaster unless you are ready to buy a new one!@@shanersmechaniclife3164