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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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i have manual windows what do i need to do to switch to power windows or would it just be easier to buy door with power windows? any help is appreciated. thanks
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Well here is what I can think of there may be more. Complete regulators, motors and mounting plates, switches, P/W harness, relay, rubber harness conduit, circuit breaker.You will have to either buy or cut your parking brake consol. Door panels or live with the holes from the cranks from your old ones.
Best of luck
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I've thought about the same thing.
Wonder if switches are a problem. I've seen reports of the current reproductions being unreliable, burn out easily.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by brad22486
...what do i need to do to switch to power windows...
1. Purchase the assembly instruction manual for your model year (AIM). The AIM shows the installation of the power window option at the factory. All the parts you will need and the part numbers are shown in the AIM.

2. Make a parts list;

3. Purchase the parts;

4. Make the installation.

...or would it just be easier to buy door with power windows? ...
Purchasing doors with power windows is only half of the installation; you would still need switches, wiring, relays, etc., all of which are available through the aftermarket.

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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BBCorv70
I've thought about the same thing.
Wonder if switches are a problem. I've seen reports of the current reproductions being unreliable, burn out easily.
I had to reorder my switches after the first set burned out on my very fast... say one day.

Getting my power windows right was a huge pain in the butt... I wish I didnt have the things.. but now.. just not sure...

Mark
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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well i think finding doors will b easiest for me. so does anyone know where i can find a good set?
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Finding the doors? They're the same. You need to change the regulators and run the wiring loom into them. I got the complete used set up (all the above plus switches) from Carol's Automotive in Santa Clara, CA. Takes a few hours to change, but not that bad.

I love having power.

Oh, I like the windows too.
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If you're willing to do some cutting on the back of your door panels and your metal door panel hole cover (for lack of a better term) then go this route. I love mine and for the price you can't beat it.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=SPM187893504
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Originally Posted by Roco71
Well here is what I can think of there may be more. Complete regulators, motors and mounting plates, switches, P/W harness, relay, rubber harness conduit, circuit breaker.You will have to either buy or cut your parking brake consol. Door panels or live with the holes from the cranks from your old ones.
Best of luck

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