Before you put new switches in, you might want to run down to Radio Shack
and get a can of "Tuner Control Cleaner and Lubricant" (part number
64-4315).  Spray some of the cleaner into the crack at the top of the switch
(have a paper towel right under the switch to catch the excess as it comes
out the switch bottom).

   Then, with the ignition off, repeatedly push the switch both "up" and
"down"  for a few seconds.  Repeat the spraying and pushing process once
more. (As hours and days go by, the tuner cleaner you've sprayed in will
have even more of a chance work its way into the switch's contact points.)

   Now turn on the ignition and try raising/lowering your window.

  This worked like a charm on my '91 Vanagon Carat -- saved me from
replacing the switches.  I hope it will help you, too.

   Good luck!

David Stell
Norman, OK

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bassim Dowidar" <handfulofdimes@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 10:39 AM
Subject: Power window switches

> Hello all,
>
> anyone know where I can get a couple of power window
> switches for my 88 Wolfsberg? Both my driver side
> passenger window controller and the passenger side
> switch are bad. Is there a reliable aftermarket part?
> I know the previous owner had problems as well with
> this system. I checked Vanagain and all I found was
> complete kits. Thanks.
>
>
> B 'the B' D
>
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