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Old 09-16-2006, 06:10 AM
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trouble with the window switch

Hi,

since a few days I am facing a wired problem: The driver's side window switch for the passenger side front window works only one way (I can open the window but cannot close it using this switch). Fortunately I am still able to fully operate this window with the passenger's side switch.

Now I wonder wether I am facing a faulty switch only or trouble somewere in the electronic and how I could solve the problem.

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Marcus
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Old 09-16-2006, 06:34 AM
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I had the exact same problem on my 92. Its the master window control switch on the driver's side.

Fairly easy to replace once you get the door panel off. About $100 from subaru, but they show up on ebay often. Sometimes on this site.
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Old 09-18-2006, 12:31 PM
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In the meantime you should be able to get that switch to work by pressing down a bit on the back of that switch while using it normally to close the window.
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Old 09-20-2006, 08:07 AM
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things went worse...

while I am searching for a master window control switch as recommended. Now in addition to the previous described problem I cannot operate the drivers side window anymore although I do hear the motor running. I really wander wether this also can be blamed on a faulty switch or if this is part of a more sever problem...

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Old 09-20-2006, 09:48 AM
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That's likely the "Sleeve Lock". It's the little plastic part that attaches the cable to the window assembly. Taking the door panel off will verify this.
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Old 09-20-2006, 10:43 AM
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That's likely the "Sleeve Lock". It's the little plastic part that attaches the cable to the window assembly. Taking the door panel off will verify this.
So now you cant operate the passenger side window up or down from the drivers side switch, but can you stil operate it from the passenger side switch? If you can still operate the passenger window from the passenger side switch, im sure it wouldnt be the sleeve lock. although it does sound likely
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Old 09-20-2006, 11:03 AM
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I was only referring to the driver's side window (motor works, window doesn't move).
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Old 10-06-2006, 01:22 PM
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trouble partitially resolved...

Hi Guys,

first of all thank you very mutch for your valuable inputs! Indeed the driver side window was not operating because of a broken white plastic clamp supposed to keep the cable in position (like Earthworm pointed out). The passenger side was not operating because of the faulty switch. I replaced the switch (like svxcess suggested) and the clamp and was able to operate all windows again.
Unfortunately the driver side window is still giving me trouble, it operated only with squeaking noise up and down, now it goes only about half an inch down and gets stuck in this position. So I guess the broken plastic clamp is not the route cause, but the consequence of some kind of irregular friction. Given this I have to remove the door panel again...
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Old 10-11-2006, 07:02 AM
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closing in on the root cause...

Hi Guys,

I got the door panel off again (at this time I could not operate the window anymore). Then I found that the cable loop is open as the cable is broken.

So my new question: Has anyone tried to replace the cable only instead of the whole power window frame/motor/cable loop?

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Old 10-11-2006, 10:49 AM
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I think someone on the board has replaced the window wire with a length of bicycle cable. Do a search for it, and it should pop up.
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Hi Guys,

I got the door panel off again (at this time I could not operate the window anymore). Then I found that the cable loop is open as the cable is broken.

So my new question: Has anyone tried to replace the cable only instead of the whole power window frame/motor/cable loop?

Thanks!

Marcus
There are products in the form of heavy duty crimp fasteners/joiners, used in yacht rigging etc, which may enable you to repair, or have repaired, the break with the cable in place. Try and find someone who uses such crimps. Small yacht rigger or someone electrical who handles heavier style cable.

Alternatively The inner of a Bowden cable, as a replacement is a good idea for sure, as thoughtfully suggested above. Bicycle brake, car boot release,
etc.

Be sure the fix is possible without spending mega bucks.
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