Re: 164 Windows

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@domain.elided>]

Jeff,

A common problem.  I have resusitated nearly all window switches on my 91.
You can replace the switch or try a little R/R.  Most of the time the
problem is dirty (oxidized) contacts.  Get some electric contact cleaner (WD
40 will do in a pinch) .  First spray the contacts on the switch and its
corresponding plug.  Insert/remove a few times to distribute the cleaner.
If switch works OK.  If not, stage 2 is to make a small hole in the bottom
switch housing and apply cleaner liberally through this hole.  Place the
hole a little left or right of the centerline.  One of these two methods has
always worked for me. Of course, be very careful making the hole - I used a
Exacto knife not a drill.

Hope this helps,

Don
PS.  You can always buy a new switch.    Assume your fuses are OK.  They are
located in the center console for the window lifts.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Remster" <remthor@domain.elided>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2002 9:29 AM
Subject: Fw: 164 Windows


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Remster" <remthor@domain.elided>
> To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 3:44 PM
> Subject: 164 Windows/DRL
>
>
>  Drivers window stuck in down position. All other windows go up and down.
> Where
> to go from here? Is there a common problem?
>  Jeff
>  1992 164L
>  Vancouver, BC
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