My window switch burned out...literally. HELP!

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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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My window switch burned out...literally. HELP!

I left my windows open during a rain storm by accident. while driving tonight, i saw smoke come from the driver side switches. My rear pass side window will not work. Any ideas on what to do? I am clueless. Thanks
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Take the panel off and see how bad the damage is. Does the rear passenger switch work? Do all of the switches in the car work besides yours?

You can find the master control switches as a salvage yard. It cost me $75 for mine. It is very easy to replace and doesn't take long at all.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TLin401
Take the panel off and see how bad the damage is. Does the rear passenger switch work? Do all of the switches in the car work besides yours?

You can find the master control switches as a salvage yard. It cost me $75 for mine. It is very easy to replace and doesn't take long at all.
I just bought the master switch on Ebay for $40. neither switch work for that window...Thanks for the reply.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Let us know how it is after install. Install should be pretty quick. GL!
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 5point9Limited
I just bought the master switch on Ebay for $40. neither switch work for that window...Thanks for the reply.
How did you make out? Everything's running?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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No luck! Installed new master switch to no avail. THis is what I have on the harness side...I think it must be the culprit...Any ideas as to where I should get this new clip??
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Go to a salvage yard, cut a good length of it off and then just wire it up.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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^yes. You should have took the switch apart before ordering the part.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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I still think that a switch is going to be needed since the harness is like that. So all is not lost.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 05:06 AM
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^yes. You should have took the switch apart before ordering the part.
I agree. I just figured it was the switch. Do you guys think this harness is interchangeable with any other Hondas or Acuras? The 1st gen TL is hard to find in salvage yards...
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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I doubt it unfortunately.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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try 1st Gen RL maybe..
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Anyway I can rig this window to just roll up for now? Can I jump the wires or something??? It's driving me nuts!!
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Best way is to look at your wiring connections and then you can simulate and make it work, then you can probably rig it without replacing the main connector. A lot of work, though. GL!
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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I meant look at wiring diagram....then trace your wires....
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Yeah, I just spent an hour on it to no avail. Ended up using a roll of duct tape to seal it up.
Anyway, I tried to jam copper wire into the burnt connectors after boring them out as to reach the wire where the pins meet.

Is there a way to jump the window right from my battery to the switch?

Thanks for all the input.
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