Change master power window switch

[Harmonbill34]

Can Anyone tell me how to get the arm rest piece off so I can replace the switch. I have taken out the two small screws under the grab handle. I have tried pulling on it but it seems tight. I don't want to do any damage. The switch is not working properly. The drivers window will go down. The only way to get it up is to hold the switch all the way in the up position and start the car. The window will go up three inches at a time. I think the problem is in the express up and down function. Any tips will be much appreciated.

 

[rdss]

It should still be under warranty, I would have taken it to the dealer before dismantling it (and damaging it from what you have described). Good luck with solving your issue.

 

[wingman]

My switch has been acting up too. I know they'll blame it on my exhaust.

 

[rdss]

Why wouldn't they?!

 

[Harmonbill34]

I haven't taken it fully apart yet. Got some plastic trim tools today. I think it is held together by snap tabs. New switch was $16.00 online genuine GM. Trying to get my dealer to do warranty work is a pain in the ass.

 

[rdss]

Sorry to hear that, luckily the part wasn't expensive. When you're in there see how hard it would be to toss in a auto up/down switch into the front passengers switch position.

 

[Harmonbill34]

If I get in there I will let you know. Personally I hate that feature. I was hoping someone has done this and could help me.

 

[rdss]

You might be the first to get into the switch area. Once you get use to the sensitivity of the switch it isn't as annoying but I over push/pull it on occasion as well. Have you gotten the door panel off and just need to get access to the switch area? Post up pics if you have them or can get them as most of us (except the stereo guys) really haven't pulled our door panels.

 

[omniman]

You have to take the door panel off there are 8 screws that hold the bezel that the switch sits in.

 

[omniman]

after switch replacement you may have to learn the new switch by starting with the window up. push the down switch till window is all the way down and hold switch for 5 seconds. then push up till widow is all the way up and hold for 5 seconds that will learn the position of the window.

 

[Harmonbill34]

You do have to take the door panel off as Omniman stated. Thanks for the tip. Removing the door panel is easy. There is a post on here of a guy who changed his door handles that shows how to do it. Once you have the panel off you will see the screws that hold the bezel in. Remove them and remove the bezel from the door panel for easy access to the switch. The switch is one whole unit containing all the switches. The switch was $26 with shipping and it took about 10 days to get. I will have to call the dealer to see what the switch costs. I didn't have them do it under warranty because they can be a pain in the ass to get them to do warranty work. They have no problem sending me recall notices though.