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Old 12-29-2012, 02:10 PM   #1
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DIY - Cancel auto up/down window for winter

Today I decided to do something about those windows that kept freezing and document it since I know alot of people are having problem with that issue. After careful observation, I don't see the window's edge rubbing against the seal, so your weather stripping won't get damaged doing this procedure. As always..do this at your own risk!

It takes 5 minutes and all you need is :
- 10mm socket
- some electrical tape
- beer (optional)

Basicly you want to disable the open/closed door switch, it's a simple ground you want to cancel.

1. First open you door and located the switch.

2. Use your 10mm socket and a ratchet to remove the switch. Be careful of your paint as it's pretty easy to overdo it and hit the paint with the ratchet as you swivel it.

3.
Pull out the bolt, and pull the switch GENTLY, do not disconnect it since you might loose the wire inside the body!




3. Use a peice of electrical tape, and stick it on the back of the switch, slice an opening for the bolt.



4. Use more electrical tape to cover the top part of the bolt that makes connection with the switch. Also put a square with a hole sliced in the middle and insert it againt the bolt's head, as you don't want any metal on metal contact with the switch.






5. Bolt back the switch and play with the knob/nipple a bit to make sure ground does not make contact.

All done !!!




Do the same for the passenger door, or if you're single like me, only do the driver's side . The only downside to this procedure is the dome light won't open when you get it (but it does anyway when you use your keyfob unlock) and it will disable the factory alarm's open door detection.
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