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bronsin · 10-12-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Absolutely Red 12

I've repaired switches like these since I worked for Volvo in the 80s.
The carbon is NON conductive, thats why the switches stop working.
Wiping off the NON conductive carbon, allows the switch to contact.

BTW Pretty much all window switches do this wether they use a relay or not..

The grease used in Toyota switches become carbonized, and conductive.

Right ALL power window switches do this. So ONE incident triggers a recall costing millions which does NOTHING to improve safety.

cali yaris · 10-10-2012, 01:55 PM

I've never been back to the dealer with my car. I should take mine in for every TSB since it was new.

Yaris Newbie · 10-10-2012, 02:03 PM

Thanks for the reply CTScott, guess I'm stuck doing the felt myself... no godsent miracles to save me the trouble.

fnkngrv · 10-10-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Newbie

Thanks for the reply CTScott, guess I'm stuck doing the felt myself... no godsent miracles to save me the trouble.

pulling off the door panels is easy peasey...putting them back on can be a chore to get the clips to align correctly and not fall off, but still not too bad.

bronsin · 10-10-2012, 03:18 PM

Did the same repair on my 240D.

Yaris Newbie · 10-10-2012, 04:17 PM

Yea, just short of time in general. I'm not necessarily scared of the job, just looked forward to it maybe getting done automagically.

kou · 10-10-2012, 04:24 PM

Mine burnt 2 weeks ago its very easy to replace.

bronsin · 10-10-2012, 09:46 PM

People self greasing their "notchy" electric window switches and having them burst into flames isnt a safety recall.

Its HILARIOUS!!!

Its serves them right for thinking they are better than me and my hand crank windows!

nookandcrannycar · 10-10-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

People self greasing their "notchy" electric window switches and having them burst into flames isnt a safety recall.

Its HILARIOUS!!!

Its serves them right for thinking they are better than me and my hand crank windows!

I don't agree with the 'thinking they're better' part, but I do agree (and maybe it's mean) that it is hilarious!

nookandcrannycar · 10-10-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I don't agree with the 'thinking they're better' part, but I do agree (and maybe it's mean) that it is hilarious!

Unless it puts a child in danger. Then it isn't funny at all.

10-10-2012, 01:55 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I've never been back to the dealer with my car. I should take mine in for every TSB since it was new. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-10-2012, 03:18 PM	#5
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Did the same repair on my 240D. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

10-10-2012, 09:46 PM	#8
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	People self greasing their "notchy" electric window switches and having them burst into flames isnt a safety recall. Its HILARIOUS!!! Its serves them right for thinking they are better than me and my hand crank windows! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

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