Driver Side Window Button Malfunctioning

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Jul 28, 2011 | 07:34 PM

Craig N

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Driver Side Window Button Malfunctioning

Hey Folks,

I have been having sporadic issues with the button/system of my drivers side window. It is an '06 XLT SCrew. The window always reponds when I am lowering, but there are times when I hit the button and it won't come up. I wiggle the armrest, or fiddle with the button and it will eventually work. I haven't been to a dealer yet, but I know this will totally fail at the most inconvenient moment. The other three windows work great. Any ideas? I appreciate all replies.

Thanks,
Craig

Jul 28, 2011 | 07:40 PM

MCDavis

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It's the contacts inside the individual switch. They get a bit of dust and debris in them and then fail when the contacts blacken.
I took mine out, cleaned them, reinstalled, and they worked fine for a week. Then it was worse.

I walked down to the dealer, shelled out around $58 IIRC for the new switch module and haven't had an issue since.
Cleaning works temporarily...replacing is much less frustrating.

EDIT: Here's the write up I followed: http://www.f150online.com/forums/art...ow-switch.html

Last edited by MCDavis; Jul 28, 2011 at 07:42 PM. Reason: added link

Jul 29, 2011 | 05:20 PM

Greg B

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I replaced mine and cleaned the original for a backup and put in the console. I didn't want to be out somewhere and not be able to roll up the window. Oh how I wish manual windows were available on XLT's.