'92 Bronco tailgate window dash switch

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Jun 9, 2002 | 06:08 PM

wldavis

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From: Florence USA

'92 Bronco tailgate window dash switch

Bronco owners,

Can anyone tell me how to remove the tailgate
window dash switch to clean the contacts?

Thanks, Bill

Jun 9, 2002 | 07:04 PM

AlM

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'92 Bronco tailgate window dash switch

yo,
Look here at Dustin's site for how to (skip the wiring harness step, etc.):
http://users.superford.org/ylobronc/tailgate/tailgate.html

Jun 11, 2002 | 08:23 AM

wldavis

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'92 Bronco tailgate window dash switch

Al,

I read over Dustin's tech story as
to replacing the tailgate on his Bronco,
but I saw nothing about the dash-mounted
window control switch.

Is there any other site you can send me to?

-Bill

Jun 11, 2002 | 10:45 AM

90EBBronco

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'92 Bronco tailgate window dash switch

Pull the dash panel off and disconnect the switch. It should be very easy to open up the switch once it is removed. If your switch isn't working it is probably because they were made very poorly. I opened mine up and soldered the contacts together so I could at least open the window from the back. If your contacts don't mate right in the front your rear taigate switch won't operate the window. Good Luck!

KJ

Jun 11, 2002 | 03:16 PM

AlM

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90 eb, thanks dude for giving him the right info! I missed the dash part..Im too messed up to get thAngs right..

wldavis; here is some info on getting that panel off (not the gauges):
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/DCForumID39/4412.html#2

Jun 26, 2002 | 12:00 PM

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'92 Bronco tailgate window dash switch

Jun 26, 2002 | 09:02 PM

wldavis

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'92 Bronco tailgate window dash switch

Al,

Thanks for giving me the link to dash removal
on the Bronco. This helped us to get to the
dash switch. It was the dash switch that was
not making good contact and we got it fixed.

Thanks again,

Bill

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Jun 30, 2002 | 08:53 AM

wisdom565

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'92 Bronco tailgate window dash switch

There are two silver trim strips on the dash next to the vents. Remove those carefully with a flat screw driver. There will be two small bolts underneath. remove those. Next, remove the headlight switch **** using a small flat screw driver by putting the screwdriver in the slot (you may have to turn on the headlights and rotate the **** to find it) and pull towards you. The dash is removable now and you have access to the wires for the tailgate switch and electronic 4 wheel drive switch (if equipped). I would suggest dropping the tilt wheel all the way down and putting the key in to bring the gear lever all the way down. This makes it easier. Also note that the switch is about $21.00. I just replaced mine.
Before getting too far, let me ask you, Does the key switch work on the tailgate itself? If not, you may have a wiring problem. Each switch needs the others wiring to work. Both switched when not activated are in the ground position and have their own power supply. If the rear switch works, then the dash probably needs a simple replacement described above..