Electric Window Switch Gone Sticky

[Taliska]

Hi all,

 

The switch on the drivers door pod that controls the rear left window has gone 'sticky' - it stays on the 'up' position. I guess that this ain't too good if left on accidentally.

 

Someone suggested to use WD40 to clean the contacts - sounds a bit ... dodgy? Perhaps 'Contact Cleaner' would be better?

 

Found this stuff on Google: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=4153

 

Tickled to see the following question on their site!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q) Can this product be used to clean electric window switches in car doors ?? - MMM

 

A) Yes

 

Does anyone else have recommendations?

 

Thanks

 

Taliska

 

P.S. Might try this on my wife's Clio's A/C switch that has also gone 'sticky'.

[Mirez]

Mk1 or Mk2? Our Mk1 did that, check to see if the clearence is still as it should be as the tabs that hold the switch in place on the underside of the surround had broken allowing it to tilt at an angle and catch on the same surround. Found many like that in scrapyards so check first, else you need some kind of contact cleaner, WD40 is a very bad idea - its sticky, oily and conductive. A contact cleaner like the one you suggest will clean without residue, you could also try some IPA which is a mild solvent solution. (I have loads if you end up in the westbury area!)

[Taliska]

Mk1 or Mk2? Our Mk1 did that, check to see if the clearence is still as it should be as the tabs that hold the switch in place on the underside of the surround had broken allowing it to tilt at an angle and catch on the same surround.

I'm going to lever the unit out tomorrow and have look at it from the underside - cheers Mirez!

 

Taliska