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  • BergerNJ
    Grease Monkey
    • Oct 2009
    • 349

    #1

    Whats the difference?








    besides almost half the price is there anything Im losing out on with the non oem switches? should I worry about buying the non oems?

    I like the e36 switches but I enjoy the older classic look and feel of the stock switches. so please dont refer to them instead.

    I would love to order then asap so I can get my windows functioning again before the weekend. someone please give me peace of mind
  • klavender1
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2011
    • 400

    #2
    I went with aftermarket when time to replace mine. The top of the switches are a little square and not rounded like OEM. But, I couldn't justify the price difference. And the aftermarket has been working fine.

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    • 5Toes
      Banned
      • May 2010
      • 9836

      #3
      Are those e36 switches?

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      • BergerNJ
        Grease Monkey
        • Oct 2009
        • 349

        #4
        Originally posted by klavender1
        I went with aftermarket when time to replace mine. The top of the switches are a little square and not rounded like OEM. But, I couldn't justify the price difference. And the aftermarket has been working fine.
        thanks man, I figured it was just minor cosmetic....if they function for longer then a few years then I'm fine with that since I use them daily. Id expect to be replacing motors/regulators before the switches die again

        Originally posted by 5Toes
        Are those e36 switches?

        eye dee kay does it look like it?

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        • AndrewBird
          The Mad Scientist
          • Oct 2003
          • 11892

          #5
          The stock ones can be rebuilt fairly easily. Basically just pull them apart, clean them really well, sand the contacts and reassemble with some dielectric grease. I rebuilt one that is sitting on my desk for the hell of it and it now works like new.

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          • Alpine30 Wolf
            Grease Monkey
            • Jan 2011
            • 384

            #6
            Originally posted by 5Toes
            Are those e36 switches?
            WOW. Really?
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            • 5Toes
              Banned
              • May 2010
              • 9836

              #7
              Just checking! God damn

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