Date:         Mon, 14 Nov 2005 06:19:56 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power window switch?
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In a message dated 14/11/2005 12:04:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

getting  slower.
I took the door apart and put a meter on the switch, good readings  in
the down position but squat in the up position. Something is  not
right in the switch.

Has anyone taken the switch apart and  cleaned it? It looks like I
need to force that pin out and then the rocker  will come out.... It
would sure be nice if I had some idea of what it looks  like inside
before I start taking it apart, does anyone know of an  on-line
picture of the insides?
How much force is needed to push the pin  out?



Rob, most likely not the switch.  Remove the  motor and open it up.  You will
most likely find it full of corrosion,  water moisture, debris, etc.  BTDT
too many times.  Those motors are  not waterproofed.  The good news is that I
have been successful in  disassembling, cleaning, lubricating and re-assembling
the motors and they work  just fine afterwards.  Best you can do is make sure
to spray some rust  preventive oil inside the door after you have everything
back and working and  make sure the door panel is well sealed with the plastic
moisture barrier  when your done.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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