Window switch failure
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I have already did a search, and found many fantastic ways to repair the switch. Has anyone here put in something other than a replacement Porsche switch?
I was thinking of replacing with a SPDT switch with a custom molex connector. I figure I could do all 3 for 50 bucks, which is what about 1 switch will cost.
Parameters are:
1) No modification to the cutouts in the door
2) Be affordable
3) Not look like a hack job
4) Durable switch will not fail.
Side note:
I did look at the existing design, and found that if you get ID .148" tube, you can JB weld and repair when the tubes totally fail.
I was thinking of replacing with a SPDT switch with a custom molex connector. I figure I could do all 3 for 50 bucks, which is what about 1 switch will cost.
Parameters are:
1) No modification to the cutouts in the door
2) Be affordable
3) Not look like a hack job
4) Durable switch will not fail.
Side note:
I did look at the existing design, and found that if you get ID .148" tube, you can JB weld and repair when the tubes totally fail.
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I bought something like that for around 15$. It works perfectely and looks exactly like the OEM that is installed beside it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-911-...2d4516&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-911-...2d4516&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by windydog
Has anyone here put in something other than a replacement Porsche switch?
Originally Posted by jg291446
I bought something like that for around 15$. It works perfectely and looks exactly like the OEM that is installed beside it.
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I buy the cheap ones from Vertex and kepp 3 spares in the car all the time. It's takes 30 seconds to change them and they are like $10... I get about 2 to 2 1/2 years out of them...
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If you search theres a great DIY on how to repair a broken switch and make it even strong then OEM with finishing nail. I did it last year and it worked great.
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I saw that one, works great. There was a tread where if the tubes that hold the springs break, you could replace them with .148 diameter hobby tube.
I was thinking if a 3D printer could replicate the plastic lever arm assy. After all if you can fix this, the body of the switch is good.
I pulled apart a volvo switch, and they are similar in design, except use a ball bearing.
I was thinking if a 3D printer could replicate the plastic lever arm assy. After all if you can fix this, the body of the switch is good.
I pulled apart a volvo switch, and they are similar in design, except use a ball bearing.
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I bought 3 of these about a year ago. They fit, work and look right. If they last half as long as the $56 model I'm still ahead.
http://www.autoatlanta.com/results.p...number2=window switch&narrowcar=911 1994-98
http://www.autoatlanta.com/results.p...number2=window switch&narrowcar=911 1994-98
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The switches i have decide to try are from a volvo 240. The seem to be the same electrical hookup on the back. I will add a few photos of the switch when i get close. new ones can be had for 25 bucks.