Even Better Window Switch Repair
#46
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#47
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The content got deleted. Must have been a mod. I have been seeing an increasing number of posts by new users that are just copies of other posters previous messages. Sometimes they have hyperlinks to random thungs, I've never clicked them before.
I haven't seen anybody bring them up on the boards yet. Maybe it's only happening to me and I'm going crazy.
I haven't seen anybody bring them up on the boards yet. Maybe it's only happening to me and I'm going crazy.
#48
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The content got deleted. Must have been a mod. I have been seeing an increasing number of posts by new users that are just copies of other posters previous messages. Sometimes they have hyperlinks to random thungs, I've never clicked them before.
I haven't seen anybody bring them up on the boards yet. Maybe it's only happening to me and I'm going crazy.
I haven't seen anybody bring them up on the boards yet. Maybe it's only happening to me and I'm going crazy.
Then just hit the "Report Post" button (red triangle with exclamation point) in the bottom left of the original post, type "spam" in the box and hit submit. Mods will delete the spam posts. Replying to the spammer posts won't do anything and just bumps the thread again to the top of the list (ugh, I'm kinda of doing that right now...) and once the spam is deleted by mods, comments on the spam make for strange context within the thread.
So you aren't the only one seeing these, but Mods delete them pretty quickly. Yes spam is on the rise, but not due to "IB ownership" as someone suggests....its just on the rise everywhere as the spammers/thugs/thieves/scum get more savvy....
#49
Thanks for your post. I followed your procedure exactly as you explained and now I have both switches (that control the passenger window) fixed. I was surprised how easy was the whole thing!! thanks again.
Rafael
1991 911 Carrera 2-Targa
Rafael
1991 911 Carrera 2-Targa
#50
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I just repaired three of my old OEM window switches this evening, doing more or less what was described in this most excellent thread by garrett376 back in 2005. But where he used a paper clip, I used a 4d finishing nail, which worked very well and I think is a better thing to use.
Go figure?
Andy
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Recently I realized that one could buy the cheap $12 aftermarket switch and pop open the bezel and use the fresh rocker from it to replace the broken one in the original OE switch. While in there one could eve turn around the contacts in the original switch resulting in the unused contacts now being the active contact points internally. This would amount to a complete refresh of the original switch with an expected 10+ year service life.
Go figure?
Andy
Go figure?
Andy
#53
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I do like your thinking, though as I added a $20 timed relay to my car that locks the doors a few moments after the car is started. This eliminates manually cycling the door lock switch in the center console when you get in the car. My wife loves this feature.
Andy
#54
Can you please share some more details on the relay (part no, location installation, etc).
Does it also unlock the doors on ignition off? Although this may not be essential, as opening the driver's door using the latch also unlocks the passenger's door as well. Haven't tried to see though what happens if you open the passenger's door when locked.
Does it also unlock the doors on ignition off? Although this may not be essential, as opening the driver's door using the latch also unlocks the passenger's door as well. Haven't tried to see though what happens if you open the passenger's door when locked.
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Can you please share some more details on the relay (part no, location installation, etc).
Does it also unlock the doors on ignition off? Although this may not be essential, as opening the driver's door using the latch also unlocks the passenger's door as well. Haven't tried to see though what happens if you open the passenger's door when locked.
Does it also unlock the doors on ignition off? Although this may not be essential, as opening the driver's door using the latch also unlocks the passenger's door as well. Haven't tried to see though what happens if you open the passenger's door when locked.
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I just drilled something and finished in less than 5 min.....
and my wife is happy it was so quick!!
great DIY. Took no time at all, and for the cost of a box of finishing nails I can now fix about a thousand more switches!
and my wife is happy it was so quick!!
great DIY. Took no time at all, and for the cost of a box of finishing nails I can now fix about a thousand more switches!