I noticed back a few months ago that my drivers side front window is starting to become unresponsive when I try to put it up. It seems the colder it gets here in NC the better it works! Recently we have had a few warm days and now I am beginning to experiance the same issue with the passenger side front window as well.

Before I "tear into it" I was curious to know if this problem was related to the actual switch itself (i.e. dirty contacts since the switch in in the center console or should I say SOFT DRINK CENTRAL!) or if the window motors are starting to go....YIKES!

My assumtion is that the switches are to blame since I haven't noticed any performance degradation once I can get it to kick in by repetitively punching the switch and since it has worked fine going down.

Thanks for your input in advance!


Robert
1995 850 GLT

The switches aren't available seperately, it's a switch assembly. If soda has spilled on them, that's the most likely problem.

Hi Glen,

I've never really dumped a drink and flooded the area (to my knowledge) but as you know the cup holders are just above and I'm sure the condensation and moisture over the years have taken their toll.

Just to clarify...["The switches aren't available seperately, it's a switch assembly"]

Do you mean that they aren't easy to get apart once removed from the console to clean the electrical contacts? I was hoping perhaps this was a dirty vs. a bad switch situation.

Thanks!

Had the same problem on our 96 wagon driver's side. It is possible to remove assembly and then take the switch apart very carefully and clean. Switches are a pain with little tabs holding together and small springs and contacts inside. However, when I did this it only lasted about 6 weeks before sticking again.

Best bet is to find another assembly (eBay is where I got mine for about $45). Replaced it a few weeks ago and working like a champ so far. And now I have an extra assembly with 3 good swithes in it for future repairs.

Trey in Charlotte

Thanks Trey I'm up here in High Point.

Great advice I will pursue the new switch idea... cause if I am gonna pull out the console I only wanna do it once! Although I am hoping I can get to the switches w/o removing the entire thing. How did you do it?

Happy Holidays!

Robert

You have to remove the console to access switch assembly and wire harness attached to it. You might be able to pry assembly from top side but I didn't want to scratch anything. You can't get harness out anyway w/o getting under console.

2 bolts in compartment under armrest. Remove plate by parking brake handle. A couple torx screws in front coin area. Have to go look at it to get more specific details. Let me know if need more info.....

Got it... I've had it out before but it has been awhile!

Thanks for your help!

Robert