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Date:   Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:29:51 -0400
Reply-To:   Kevin Mulligan <mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM>
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From:   Kevin Mulligan <mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:   Re: 90 Westfalia - sticking power window switches - interior cleaning - jumpseat mounting

Re: the power window switches.

I've disassembled them before and cleaned them. As I remember it, the key success factors are a clean work area (parts may snap out), a good degreaser, a good light grease (say fishing reel grease), and some small screwdrivers and perhaps pliers. IIRC, it took patience and a steady hand. But the end result was successful.

A side note: I'm surprised the bulbs on the window switches keep working years (and miles, or perhaps run-hours) after their installation. I believe they're illuminated whenever the ignition is on.

I know that replacements were available at one time through list vendors or list members, but that the wiring harness would have to be reinstalled. Not a big issue, IMHO.

Good luck.

- Kevin


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