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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. Thanks! Marcus |
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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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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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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...
Marcus |
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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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I was only referring to the driver's side window (motor works, window doesn't move).
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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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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? Thanks! Marcus |
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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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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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