Window Switch Lights

[Schniddy]

Is it normal to have the window switches light up all the time? I'm pretty sure this just started to happen recently. What do you think needs fixed?

[Kruzen]

Why is that a problem?

[Jscotty]

I am assuming that you mean while the car is on.. yes. This is normal. It didn't just start happening.. you just noticed it.

[Schniddy]

ahaha Apparently. I could have sworn they worked with the dimmer and were off if you had the rest of the interior lights off. I was just checking, as the car as a few electrical problems and if something was wrong with the window lights then it could have been connected to the other things.

thanks

[Garageaholic]

Yes, the window switches are supposed to be lighted constantly. Once, I tapped +12v from a window switch light wire because it is constant w/ the key in ignition position I.

[SandyEggoE30Girl]

OT Kinda, but I don't know if you guys have ever replaced these things but..

After having to replace these, (and not wanting to buy used ones) The dealer cost is stupid!
So I took one apart (really easy) and found that all I had to do is burnish the contact points, do a slight re-bend on the brass, and TA DAAAAA!
Good to go kinda. Well the reassembly is kinda a bugger but once together it worked fine.
I know these things fail all the time, but damn! I love saving money where I can, for better things like.................... Oh the list is sooo long. :ohsnap: