Rrose910

All, I found a dealer for the window switches that keep wearing out on us. Bought a full set and am very pleased with the operation. The feel of these are quite smooth. Here's a link.
http://www.discountbodyparts.com/cat...+window+switch

At only $4.00 a switch it was a much better option then $25-30.

longleader

Sweet, great deal

elgreco

Maybe you should try Roger at 928 r us. He has them in stock for a very good price. Please try and support our vendors first.

syoo8

Yeah, I tried those "OEM" switches, got a "great" deal on them. They lasted a few months, then I had to replace them again.

longleader

I replaced all my switches with Porsche ones, and the windows switches still have issues not lasting.

syoo8

The Porsche ones, in my experience, lasted a lot longer than the "OEM" ones that I got. The OEM ones looked cheap- the window symbol printed on them was faint- and they gave out quickly.

I ended up buying Hans' window switches, and they (both sets) have been problem free for years.

depami

The rest of the system needs to be in order for maximum switch life no matter the brand.

Among other things, regulator transmission grease is old and can cause excessive current draw leading to premature switch failure.



Years? How long have they been available?

Someday I'll do the Hans/Paul conversion. Great product!

syoo8

I think since 2010 at least. I like them because a) they don't fail and b) dirt doesn't accumulate between the switches. They are extremely easy to install. Even I could do it.

Ad0911

If the main reason for windowswitch failure is the amount of current running through the switch, wouldn't it be an easy improvement to put a couple of relais between switch and window motor?

LT Texan

more relays

fraggle

My switches are original and iWork fine. They'd are very mechanical in nature. If you get really ,stuck you can rebuild them with a sheet of,brass from one depot.

MainePorsche

+1
I have the originals too and they do very well. As with any wear item on the car, I disassemble them about every 2 - 3 years and 're-tension' the contacts. No grease. They are as clean as a whistle inside. Also, the one time 'surgical' shaving of the plastic edge with an Exacto was done too.

http://members.rennlist.com/v1uhoh/windowSW.htm


If symbols have faded.
http://marketplaceadvisor.channeladv...339&i=26457776

curtisr

+1

I noticed that they're offering O2 sensors for $20. http://www.discountbodyparts.com/cat...uto%20Parts%29

AirtekHVAC

They are out of stock on the switches....

uncre8tv

Hooked on Cars is out of the labels? Anyone have another source handy (seems like I've seen them a few places.)

FWIW I tried to buy a couple of the switches and got such a runaround with their "fraud prevention" department that I told them to take the order and shove it. Will be shaving and rebuilding some time this winter instead.

Now that I'm thinking about it, my console (the shifter/radio surround bit, not the cassette bin) is so warped IDK if a simple trim of the curled plastic will be enough to restore function.