Rewiring 1991 window switch
Got a defective window switch on my 91 convertible passenger side. The shop near me says that I have a strange year Vette and he can't get new/replacement switches for my car but he can "rebuild" them for $500. WTF??!??!??! $500?!??!?! Has anyone done this before that can give me some tips to do it on my own?
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RE: Rewiring 1991 window switch
Excuse me? Strange year. I had a 90 and it had power windows that went out and I took it to stereo shop. Fixed the wires in it and its fine. Hes a dumb@$$. Dont listen to him. Check out www.ecklers.com They should have a switch. Rebuild a switch? Umm I didnt know that was possible but if it is and you want to do it um ok...but 500 dollars rip off.......
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RE: Rewiring 1991 window switch
Wow. I just searched around to Ecklers, CorvetteCentral, etc. You are right! They discontinued those switches for model years 90 and 91. How wierd is that?
OK, we're on the hunt for a used one for you. There are tons of wreckers down there in the States that specialize in Corvette's. One of them will definately have one. Also, I found this online for you: 1990-92 Chevrolet Corvette Power Window Switch Will that do the trick for you? Let us know, and we can continue looking for you, if that's not it. :) |
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They quit makn them. Wow I feel stupid:D Oh well. I just had wire adjustments so i dunno and that was 2 years ago. Hey if you cant find it at the place top speed has you can try www.vette2vette.com they MAY/MAY NOT.....have what your lookn for but I will definatley keep an eye for you.
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RE: Rewiring 1991 window switch
Thanks guys for your input, I had checked Ecklers and a couple other sites with no success.
TopSpeed, I checked out the link you posted and the picture they show doesn't look like it would work, but for $17 I'm willing to give it a shot - hopefully they just have the wrong picture posted on their website. Here are a couple of shots of what my switch looks like - as you can see it's different from the one on 1aauto.com. I found another on eBay for $55, but there's no guarantee that one isn't bad too.... I'm open to any ideas any of you guys might have. I've got a permanent convertible until I get this fixed! [IMG][/IMG]http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...p24/Switch.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...24/Switch2.jpg |
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If that switch will work from a 90 and its just a power window one I think I can help you. Let me know and I will print off yoru pics. I can talk to the guy that bought my old 90 for scrape and if he still has it ill see what he can do.:D Also saw the switch you bought for 17.00. I think its just a alternitive due to the discontinue of your part so I am thinking its the same basis just a different body style. Mine has a swtichh similar to that "86" but its also aftermarket from the previous owner. Please let us know if it works or not. Hope it does goodluck
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Thanks Black86, I might take you up on that offer to check on your old 90. I'm going to order one of those $17 ones and hope it works. If not, I'll let you know.
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Ok. I hope it all works out for you. If the 90 is already picked I will talk to the guy who sold me my car. He has a mini shop/Junkyard behind his place and he can help out.
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RE: Rewiring 1991 window switch
you can take it apart and clean it ,use a scotch brite pad to clean the contacts its easy i did mine on my 91 it works great now ,i did use some dielectric grease,the stuff they use on plug wires to lube it up .it works like new now.
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RE: Rewiring 1991 window switch
smokeshow, you are a genius! I did buy that switch from 1aauto.com and it is not compatible, but it was only a $25 mistake.
Some contact spray, dielectric grease, and 600 grit sandpaper and I'm back in business! |
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