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Window switch & PCM knobs from Ali Express highly recommended - easy cheap DIY

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Old 03-21-2024, 12:26 PM
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Default Window switch & PCM ***** from Ali Express highly recommended - easy cheap DIY

If your driver's side window switch isn't working great or the mirror 4-way is rattling like mine was, it's very quick & easy to DIY remove the door panel and replace the switch unit.
I did the whole job in about 20 minutes - removing & reinstalling the door panel was easier than expected. Don't even consider paying a shop to do this and definitely don't consider the OEM part for $150+.

I bought window switch on Ali Express for about $24 here (seller is "Malcayang official store") but there are many other sellers.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...yAdapt=glo2usa

The part feels and works like OEM or actually better as my window switches didn't work as smoothly as they should have.

I also recommend replacement radio ***** from Ali Express for $15:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...yAdapt=glo2usa
Seller was "ENERGYHORSE official store".
The ***** aren't rubberized so they should last much longer and feel high-quality/OEM.
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Old 03-21-2024, 02:47 PM
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Thanks, I'll check these out. My radio ***** have gotten all gummy and my driver window button has started to pop out sometimes when I pull up on the switch. Any other replacements you'd recommend?
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Originally Posted by cjrhoades
Thanks, I'll check these out. My radio ***** have gotten all gummy and my driver window button has started to pop out sometimes when I pull up on the switch. Any other replacements you'd recommend?
You can remove the gummy with rubbing alcohol. The result will be smooth plastic *****.
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yeah, I've used soap and baking soda much like



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