driver window switch, ball bearing!

[somaRich]

I have just taken my drivers switch apart to try and fix the lever for the drivers side window (everything else works).

When I took the board out of the holder a small spring and ball baring came out, I think this is from the tamper button to stop all the other switches working. But I cant see how it goes back in!

Is there a diagram anywhere explaining where the spring and ball bearing go?

[Diplomat]

The spring goes back in first, into a tubular hole slightly shorter than the spring.

With the spring compressed, push the ball in afterwards and while holding it in flush with the opening of the hole, reassemble that part of the switch.

Sorry I can't provide an illustration, I'm telling you this from memory as I've done this several times already. It all becomes fairly self explanatory when you look at all the parts involved.

The important thing is that you haven't lost the ball.


Frank

[BongoRaceTruck]

To reassemble remove the dangling white block attached to the window lock switch (in the black outer housing) by depressing the clips with two tiny Allen keys through the windows either side of that switch (next to the switch pivot on the top).

With this block removed place it into its receptacle on the circuit board by depressing the spring loaded copper section and partially sliding it in. With it partially installed place the spring then the bearing in place and hold with thumb whilst pushing the white block fully home with a reassuring click.

Using the markings on the circuit board (after exercising and spraying contact cleaner inside) align the switch pegs. The circuit board assembly can then be reassembled with the black housing.

Your windows now work like new!

[TheLongRoad]

Probably a standard size bearing, anyone measured it?

[BongoRaceTruck]

If its lost I suspect the window lock switch will still function but without the satisfying click!

[mikeonb4c]

I did mine in a bucket so that if it pinged off i could find it again. Proved to be a wise precaution

[Bob]

Strangely an old post popped up and I see I commented that it must have been a big bucket for you to get in, Bill.