much easier and not that time consuming. 
1989 Corvette Power Window Switch
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St. Jude Donor'13
1989 Corvette Power Window Switch
So, my old switch broke and I took it out and now I am trying to install the new one I just got and I can not no matter what I do get it all the way connected. Can someone please explain what to do?
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Burning Brakes
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Make sure nothing is obstructing the holes and try some dialectric greese.
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I don't think that is it. I just can not get enough pressure on the little cord to plug it in and the way I tried to do it what with string and then pull o0n the string while pushing down on the switch but the string would break after so much pressure.
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What you're trying is a little unconventional, but try a piece of wire and try not to break anything. I'd just take the console apart to do it right, ya might create more problems.
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Let's see...The console's bezel is what the switch fastens to. IIRC, the problem is you can't get (or have a hard time) unplugging everything to lift the bezel high enough for access. Is that it?
Did you know the whole console comes loose by accessing a couple of bolts down thru the "glove box"?
Or, you could remove one of the seats and a side panel. (Might also be necessary for console removal...I can't quite remember w/o checking my FSM.
Did you know the whole console comes loose by accessing a couple of bolts down thru the "glove box"?
Or, you could remove one of the seats and a side panel. (Might also be necessary for console removal...I can't quite remember w/o checking my FSM.
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When I installed a new sw in my '88 I was able to get the socket worked up through the hole; yes it was a very tight fit and took some "wiggling". Again care is needed to not break any of the plastic.
