Quick FREE fix for Chevy/GMC/Cadillac Truck Window Switches ***FREE FIX***
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- čas přidán 31. 01. 2017
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Before you buy a costly window switch module, try this free fix first. The switch contact points often get corroded in these trucks. This can be caused by leaving your window down in the rain, or just from humidity. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Nice! One thing others have mentioned... it is better not to scrape on the contacts with something sharp or hard. The better approach is to get some contact cleaner or in a pinch some strong rubbing alcohol (91% or higher). Use that and Q-tips to clean the contacts. The problem is that the contacts have a thin layer of gold to prevent corrosion. If you scratch through that gold, it will fail due to corrosion and you will end up doing this over and over again. Oh, and everything you just did can also work on practically any remote control, TV, remote starter, whatever. Good on you for fixing rather than replacing.
What he's doing is freaking awesome, so I am not taking away from it, but your comment should be pinned to the top as I knew there had to be a better way to do his legitimate hack! Your comment also deserves a like from everyone who liked the video. And, ditto on the "instead of replacing" remark!
MAN!!!!! Out of 4 windows only front driver side worked partially. Used this method with exception of metal. I used 2000 grit sandpaper and it fixed all 4 windows. You saved me a lot of money and headache. Thank you! Btw it took me about 30 minutes to do all 4 doors.
My man thanks for this fix! Forget the days of having to reach over to lift the passenger window while driving lol
Great video took me 30 minutes to take it apart and reassembly . All the windows work now. Thanks for the information .
Bravo. Had window problems on 2 windows, used your fix, took about 20 minutes. Very simple, great vid. All windows working fine now. Thank you.
Awesome! Worked great. Applied the same idea to the passenger and rear door window switches, which were even easier to remove and clean. Thanks for the post!
Thanks for the info!!! I followed ur instructions and now my passenger switch works. I didn’t have much corrosion so I also used some CRC electronic cleaner. Perfection‼️‼️
This tip was a lifesaver. I have a 2004 Escalade EXT and the driver window had been buggy for weeks and required some button manipulation to get it up. That is until this morning where it totally failed. While looking for removal instructions I found your video. I took apart the switch which actually has 2 boards and cleaned the contacts on the board which were visibly corroded. The contacts in the rubber were graphite so I used a fingernail file on those. Reassembled and it was like new. You rock! Thanks for this info!
thank god, this tutorial just saved me (my boss) some money, thank god for being tech savvy and being able to repair my own componets, you're the bomb dude
Thanks for the step by step instructions. Most other post showed removing the entire controller, quick fix, don't take apart anything you don't have too. I scraped mine with a scewdriver too but have seen others use a pencil eraser, probably less risk of tearing the membrane. Thanks again, I can roll up the passenger window again!
Great video! I had the issue with my passenger window and less than 15 minutes later it was fixed and I saved money instead of taking elsewhere
Just had a really bad experience at a national repair shop. Was online looking for the window control replacement to do the work myself. Came across your video and tried this fix. It worked!!! Took 30 minutes including the conversation with my next door neighbor about why I was doing it myself!
Thank you!!!
The 18 thumbs down are haters that had the dealership fix it.. lol great job saved me money and time at the dealership
Nope the 19 are the ones that took apart what he said to only find out we don't have contacts just a spot on the board it self where the rubber pad presses down..
fucking right they wouldve charged you $300 easy
Or they decided it's not a good idea to be scratching at a electrical board with a metal object and instead used contact cleaner and a q-tip as someone suggested.
Fantastic video! Worked like a charm did all my switches! Every window goes up and down now. Thank you so much.
Thanks for adding the video! After sifting through all the videos for window stuck down your's was the one that actually helped me fix my problem. You saved me a trip to the junk yard and more importantly, spending $$$ unnecessarily. Thank you
Took me 30 minutes on a GMC Sierra 2012. Only my driver side worked fine prior to fixing it, I was unable to control all other three windows on my truck. I thought it wasn’t going to work since I felt that I didn’t scratch it enough but it did. Thank you very much! Saved me a couple bucks!!
Thank you soooooooo much! Worked perfect. Now I finally can control all 4 windows again instead of just my driver window for the first time in years. On my 2011 GMC Sierra. All worked exactly as you showed. Took about 15 mins. Thanks again! Ken
Thank you, this completely fixed my driver's side master window switch!! Mine slowly quit working first was the driver's side back window then passenger side back and then front passenger. I did this as you showed and all 4 work fine now! Great video, and I a certainly no mechanic and took less than 30 minutes. Thank you for the help and tip!!
Worked the first time... took about 5 minutes and fixed 3 windows that wouldn't cycle ! Thanks !!!
AWESOME ! Worked for me ! THANKS ! I'm sure the Chevy dealer would have gotten a quick $250 for this, and it took me all of 15 min !
broooo whoever you are you save me lots of $$$ i just received my 2007 gmc sierra SLE from auction rear window wont go up i was suffering leaving my truck to thieves i detached the rear pannel everything looks normal but after sawing your video step by step cleaning the terminals INSTANT SOLUTION window went up and all of them worked perfect!! i wish i can donate or zelle you God bless great video!!
Awesome! I had already ordered the part for my GMC Yukon 2007 and this video was under the one I watched to replace... followed the instructions and boom it worked... save me $25
Thank you for your video. Worked perfectly to fix my 2012 Chevy Suburban. My driver side window switch stopped working today and my window was stuck down (all others still worked). My hubsband followed your fix and had it back in and working again in about 30 minutes!!!
Thank you so much. My passenger side window had been working on and off and finally quit altogether. Tried this and it worked perfectly. Also, my extra key remote had quit working, had replaced the battery, still didn't work. Actually trie led this and amazingly it is working. So awesome!!
Thank you! This help resolve my issue with my windows for my 2013 Chevy Silverado. I saved money for sure and this only took like 20mins top. The dealership wanted to charge me a fee to just look at it smh.
I used your fix after about a year of aggravation. Thank you so much simple and cost saving.
Dude! Thanks so much. Just fixed my window by watching this. Truly thankful. God bless you for this!
Have that same issue, was about to purchase a switch. I'll try your fix first!! Thanks!!
Thank you so very much for sharing this. I struggled with the 4 clips holding the switch assembly in the housing there, but ultimately I got it apart using 4 small tools to keep it pried while I removed it. There was visible corrosion on the contacts of the switch that stopped working, but now there isn't and it works like it should. I have an HHR which isn't a truck but is a Chevy in case anyone googles for that.
This fix worked for my 2008 yukon! My driver side window was not working. I took apart the switch, and the contacts looked brand new. I cleaned them anyway. I put it back together, and it is now fixed! Thank you!!!
An easy how-to fix….no dumb antics, no dumb music…. Just the FACTS 👍
Just did it. It worked! Passenger window would go down from drivers side controls, but not up. Been using a coat hanger to reach pax side if i was driving and if I accidentally put it down. Thanks for the hack.
Gotta say I had my doubts at first because my circuit board didn't appear to be dirty but I cleaned anyway and VOILA!!! Great video!!!!
You are very good. Thank you. I didn't need that fix, but you explained it so well and taught me three or four things just from watching and listening to you.
Thanks man 2 years working off and on now working 100% and only took 10min!
Watched this video and had my problem fixed in 25 minutes. I can now discard my dowel rod with a hook in the end to reach over to raise and lower the passenger indow. Thank you so much.
Thank you very much. Simple easy fix that worked!!!! Took about 10min and saved who knows what from dealer or new switch. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!
Hoorah!! Watching this video just saved me a bunch of money. Followed your instructions and repaired my driver side switch. All windows working fine. Thank You Sir!!
I replace the 2007 Cadillac Escalade power switch on driver side and it'll only open the driver's window what could be wrong
Mine was a little different style so a little more of a pain to take apart but did what you suggested and it totally fixed my problem! Thanks for the help and saving me some cash
Great video, have a 2008 , 3 out 4 windows would not move via the driver side panel , did what you suggested, and they all work, Thanks for taking the time,
Chevy told me $300 to take apart my switches and clean them I didn't for zero money. Thank you for giving me the balls and the knowledge
All the videos I found suggested replacing components, rather than the obvious easy step you've suggested-clean the contacts! Let's hope this is my problem. Thanks for the information.
Worked for my 09 Silverado!! The only one that was working properly was the drivers window none of the others, now they all 4 work, thank u!!
Thank you sooo much! 20 minutes, and I can once again operate all my windows!
Thanks for the sick tip. This totally worked out. All 4 windows go up/down perfectly now . Saved about$250 on a new switch block.
Thank you sir I was looking at switches about to bite the bullet and buy one. Did what you said and window works great now.
Wow...this was sooooo freakin easy...and it totally worked...you just saved me anywhere from $500-800...thank you!
Thanks man. Worked like a charm on my 2009 Silverado. You just saved me a ton of time and money.
I found your video and want to say Thanks. I have a 2007 GMC Sierra and the drivers side window rolled down but would not roll back up. I followed the video and plugged the switch back in and it worked.
Holy Snap it worked! Went to pick my kids today at school rolled both passenger windows down, and they wouldn’t roll back up. I thought man I wonder how much this will cost? Saw your video, and problem fixed in 10 minutes. Only thing was broke one little plastic retainer to hold in one of the set of wires still works tho.
Thanks a lot man!!!!!
I found this video and I had to beg my stubborn husband to just try this b4 taking to mechanic$$. OMGGG my windows roll up and down now👍. Me and my husband thank you so much for this video!!! It was our 2007 Chevrolet Silverado you helped us fix. WOO HOO!!!🤩😁👍
Thanks man this worked on a used truck I bought. Owner said switch needed to be replaced. Glad i tried this first.
Followed the video and now my windows work great thanks man
THANKS!! Work on my 2013 Silverado front passenger side wasn’t working, now window works fine!!
Great idea with scraping the contacts Man👍...It worked great!!! Awesome video tutorial! Thanks!!
Worked perfect! Thank you AutoRex!
Just fixed our 07 suburban. Driver window randomly stopped working but all other windows worked. 5 minute job thanks man
This helped me help myself!!! Fixed my 02 GMC Sierra❤ thankyou I love my truck
It worked! I did this fix in 30 minutes and it completely revived functionality in my passenger window and fixed my breaking rear passenger window
Bravo! This worked for me! Thanks so much for posting! I'm experienced in electronics the contacts did not ,look corroded to me but I cleaned them anyhow. Put it all back together and it worked. So either there was some micro-crap or just just got lucky taking it all apart and putting in back together, lol not the 1st time. On a 13 Avalanche the sw assm came out the same but the assmbly was a little different than shown here BUT IT WORKED!! lol leaving the window up for now as I have a big trip coming up.
works 100 percent . thank you autorex . i just hope the dealership dont sue you brother .
I followed your video and saved some money for sure. It worked like a charm!
WOW thanks a bunch you just saved me a trip to de dealer... Quick and easy fix... The contacts were really dirty on my 2011 Silverado. Now windows are working again...
2010 gmc siera,,,,, worked like a charm !!!!! bravo sir
It works for me! Thank you. Saved me 25$ subscribed! 👌🏼
This just worked on my 2003 GMC Sierra, just a few more steps in tearing it apart thanks
Excellent!. You are the Man! Very well troubleshot and even better explained! Thanks! From NS, Canada 🇨🇦
Nailed it. Just used contact cleaner and a q tip.
Yep
Just found this video. I will be checking this on mine tonight! Thanks so much...hopefully my problem is exactly the same thing
Thanks for the video! Just saved me from purchasing the whole switch assembly. As others have mentioned, best to clean with some kind of solvent as apposed to scraping the gold.
Great content. I needed it right now. I'm subscribed!
Watched the video and went out and fixed my front passenger window thank you
The front part of the switch panel didn’t click in 4:18 but great video!!! I’ll definitely need to try this out on my Acadia. Thanks Bro
Great Video..... i was going to take my truck to the dealership because this is the second time i had issues. I bet they didn't change any parts just cleaned off the contacts and charged me for it!
IT WORKED !!! GREAT VIDEO !!!
THIS WORKED !!! THANK YOU 🙏 from Los Angeles
Excellent demonstration. It worked for me. Again.
Great video, did the exact same thing to my ‘10 and it works just fine now 👌🏽
Mine 10 rear windows only goes down with rear door switches…have to use drivers door panel to put them up. Same problem
With yours?
Thanks and nice video. Suggest you avoid scraping the gold plating off of the contacts as they will corrode much faster without the gold. Instead, use an aggressive cleaner with acetone and a wooden scraper. Wash with 95% isopropyl alchohol to was the acetone and debris off.
Still a great vid.. thanks so much.. this also worked for my GMC Terrain.. still going to get a new switch but it was good enough to get my window back up..
I just had this Problem on my 2008 Chevy 1500 it only roll up and down the reached back and use the back one but just now it completely stopped while being down and I watch your video and did this and it worked perfect thank you
Thanks Dude! Your video helped me out and saved me some money. All the windows work now!!
Thanks much dude.....!!!!!!i was about to pay 300 on a new switch ....thanks...
Yooooo Bro thank you! It worked!!!! My window hasn’t gone down in almost a year! Thank you Bro! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you for the great video. It worked perfect for me, and saved me a lot of money.
Thank you for the fix!!! Ended up working for me too!!!
Nice video, I’ll be trying it on my 2010 Cadillac SRX tomorrow
Just fixed mine. Works great. Thanks for the Video.
Thanks alot man just tryed it on my saturn outlook 2008 and worked like a charm thank you
Thank you, had same problem with passenger window, fix took all of 10 min
Easy and Free. Worked just like the man said. Thanks!!
Did it and it worked! Thanks!
2009 Chevy Tahoe LTZ. Little different layout, but same concept. Saved me $400. Dealerships want $220 for switch and $140 to program +tax!!
Awesome worked perfectly. Too think I thought it would have cost me a fortune and I work have to take it in. Thank You
Great video!!! Quick and with a lot of details. Excellent job!
Worked like a charm, thanks for sharing!
Great video man this fixed both of my rear windows 👍
Thank you for saving me so much money keep up the good work really appreciate it
Awesome video! Now I know how to fix mine in my 2007 Tahoe!
Did this on my 2013 thanks you saved me $100 plus Thanks
Thanks for the fix. Although I didn't need to get to the board, you at least got me to open the thing up and spray the crap out of it with contact cleaner and get the grime out.