Fixing a Window Master Switch Without Buying a New One

Fixing a Window Master Switch Without Buying a New One
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@pono321 says:

$217!? Lol yea right dude shit's like 25 bucks tops off Amazon and even cheaper on ebay

@jodijotuk1845 says:

What about rust from water damsge? I bought a new master power switch through the door comma did I have a different doorIt doesn't open from the inside and doesn't want to roll up or down. Uftá

@berniemackattack86 says:

What if the window doesnt go up or down ?? How should i appprach ?

@Afrocanuk says:

A new switch is $217.00… Manual wind-up windows FTW!

@mandy2tomtube says:

That’s the difference between a mechanic and a parts changer

@kyleaegis5613 says:

Gotta fix that window also. Way too much movement. I'd be afraid it'll end up binding, coming off the track or burning up the motor.

@wildBill83 says:

They make a specific cleaner called QD Electronic that would be better for that repair.

@michaelkeenan5353 says:

90% of car electrical issues are due to corrosion on the terminals or wiring looks becoming loose and needing plugged back in

@seanandrews4688 says:

And probably exactly what they would do and charge you the $200

@jamardin5828 says:

You just gained another subscriber

@zzanatos2001 says:

I had the same problem and suspected a bad connection somewhere. So I took my soldering iron and touched it to all the connection points to melt them slightly. Worked like a charm.

@mafiafamily6451 says:

I bet he still charged like a new switch

@jimmyhamm6041 says:

$ 217 for a switch my arse I would Jerry rigg
it first or go to a bone yard. That extortion.

@michaelcuff3418 says:

Thanks! Im gonna try that!

@aerodigital says:

Totally have done this before. Also replaced the motor in Honda door locks for 10 bucks because the motor is literally a cheap toy motor. Like the ones you find in cheap RC cars.

@joejones2700 says:

I had this problem in my daughters car but I had a spare master door switch that I swapped out the faulty part. Thanks for teaching me to try cleaning before going and replacing the switch. Excellent technique whether as a mechanic to help a customer save money or as a DIY getting it done. Thanks again for your YouTube video.

@sebkhailer7374 says:

As a poor boy with old cars, i do these types of repairs a lot.

@Gorilla_cookie says:

I used to have to fix stuff like this all the time in the air conditioning business, because there were no replacement parts on a lot of models

@wesfields9322 says:

"I have a better idea"

– everytime in the comments

@diecastgoblin says:

Show people how to put their window back on track please. Dealers and garages still charge well over 100 bucks to replace it.

@Vortexan9804 says:

Same for remote controls.

@paisleyprince5280 says:

This is only a valid repair if you're working for free.

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