Window switch gremlin arrived!
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Window switch gremlin arrived!
Hi guys,
The renowned electric window switch problem has struck ie window goes down but not up.
Can the front window switch be replaced with one of the back ones, as they look similar to the naked eye and if so how do you get them out?
Thanks for any help.
The renowned electric window switch problem has struck ie window goes down but not up.
Can the front window switch be replaced with one of the back ones, as they look similar to the naked eye and if so how do you get them out?
Thanks for any help.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: california
X166, 997
you can't take them apart
It is one big module...so you'll have to replace the whole thing. Unless you are really good with electronics, you maybe able to do what you said...
Also, I've read on hear, do a search, that some pull it apart, sand some contact points down, and it works? never had this issue...I have a 2002...
Also, I've read on hear, do a search, that some pull it apart, sand some contact points down, and it works? never had this issue...I have a 2002...
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From: Bay area - California
2000 ML320 2006 SLK 350
It will happen - question is when - and its based on your usage...
It is one big module...so you'll have to replace the whole thing. Unless you are really good with electronics, you maybe able to do what you said...
Also, I've read on hear, do a search, that some pull it apart, sand some contact points down, and it works? never had this issue...I have a 2002...
Also, I've read on hear, do a search, that some pull it apart, sand some contact points down, and it works? never had this issue...I have a 2002...
Mine is a 2000 MlL320 with 128K miles on it...I am just noticing that it is getting harder to roll up and down the driver side window..
Its just a use thing...it is a consumable part that will eventually fail!
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It is one big module...so you'll have to replace the whole thing. Unless you are really good with electronics, you maybe able to do what you said...
Also, I've read on hear, do a search, that some pull it apart, sand some contact points down, and it works? never had this issue...I have a 2002...
Also, I've read on hear, do a search, that some pull it apart, sand some contact points down, and it works? never had this issue...I have a 2002...
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From: KC area
98 ML 320
mine has gone again.....it is a POS design, but, I realize I am on the second life of the car, it has 209K on it,I changed the first time under 75K so this one has lasted beyond expectations. now....I forgot how I removed the "wooden" inlay of the console to get to it. searching for a DIY post before I tear it up....thanks in advance
I found it...
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w...t-working.html
I found it...
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w...t-working.html
Last edited by old98; May 13, 2009 at 10:31 AM. Reason: found a link
Thread Starter
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Joined: Jun 2007
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mine has gone again.....it is a POS design, but, I realize I am on the second life of the car, it has 209K on it,I changed the first time under 75K so this one has lasted beyond expectations. now....I forgot how I removed the "wooden" inlay of the console to get to it. searching for a DIY post before I tear it up....thanks in advance
I found it...
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w...t-working.html
I found it...
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w...t-working.html
Forum saved me £100.
Thanks guys.
