i have a 87 gxl, ive replaced the drivers side power window switch twice now in a period of 3 months, and it keeps on crappin out. i wanted to make a post to see what other people think the problem may be before i purchase a third switch. Any kind of info would be great. thanks -jr-

 

Why not have Icemark rebuild your current switch? Reasonably priced and I am sure it would be better than just getting used ones over and over again. PM him or go to his web site www.mazdamark.com

 

I had a problem with the drivers side, it raised and lowered the driver window fine, but would only raise-- not lower the passenger window. The passenger window switch worked correctly.

Mechanically, the switch is very simple, and felt ok, so I opened it up. The contacts were a bit carbon scored, so using some electronic cleaner (from Radio Shack) I cleaned them up, regreased the little pivot points, and put it back together. Works fine.

One thing I've learned over the years of owning FC's, is that rarely does the switchgear fail in a manner that you can't save it. Assumption is no customizing, etc. Over the years I've saved the combination switches for wipers, lights, Logicon (cold solder joints crack and the little led's stop illuminating, etc.).

It's not that hard to do, and a lot of people here can help you if you get stuck. But, holy crap, Icemark has some VERY reasonable prices.....

 

hey thanks for the quick replies.
since i have to switches... im going to try to rebuild it myself with the advice you gave me. if all fails.. im going to send it to mazdamark.com .. thanks again -jr-