Why The Crazy Window Switch Price ?
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Why The Crazy Window Switch Price ?
my base '99 needs a driver LH side non-memory window switch. BUT, they're like 4 times the price of the same switch with memory. 
Maybe the memory unit would work on a non memory anybody know??
Maybe the memory unit would work on a non memory anybody know??
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Have no clue why the memory switch would be cheaper since it offers more functions.
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It's more common, hence more replacement units are sold, hence they are cheaper.
I've read that the memory switch will work as a replacement, but the memory function will not work.
I've read that the memory switch will work as a replacement, but the memory function will not work.
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Try Marc at VetteNuts.net for a correct used one. He is a great Forum vendor here.
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We do have a non memory window switch in stock located here:
http://www.vettenuts.net/index.php?l..._detail&p=1056
http://www.vettenuts.net/index.php?l..._detail&p=1056
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thanks for the suggestion but mine is shot, half the rubber is gone, the window down white buttons are loose and exposed. I tried WD to no avail. It's time for a new switch.
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The memory switch will work just fine. The price is directly related to the demand of these switches. I recently purchased one to replace the broken switch panel on my 2000 Hardtop and it works just fine. I had also read on line that they were compatible and decided to give it a try.
I have a 2000 hardtop that obviously came without the memory function. However the previous owner installed a set of Sport Seats in the car which seemed to work just fine. Previously, if I opened the car with the Key Fob, my passenger side mirror would immediately go full up and full right. After installing the new switch however I now have seat, mirror and radio memory functions. I suspect that the memory function is resident in the seat module attached to the underside of the drivers side Sport Seat. That was the only change that the PO made to the interior of the car.
Cash, my original switch is still fully functional, it is just the "white" plastic backing that is broken and will not lock into the door panel securely. If you would like to see if you can fix yours with the help of mine, I'd be happy to sent it to you, just send me a PM.
Good luck... GUSTO
I have a 2000 hardtop that obviously came without the memory function. However the previous owner installed a set of Sport Seats in the car which seemed to work just fine. Previously, if I opened the car with the Key Fob, my passenger side mirror would immediately go full up and full right. After installing the new switch however I now have seat, mirror and radio memory functions. I suspect that the memory function is resident in the seat module attached to the underside of the drivers side Sport Seat. That was the only change that the PO made to the interior of the car.
Cash, my original switch is still fully functional, it is just the "white" plastic backing that is broken and will not lock into the door panel securely. If you would like to see if you can fix yours with the help of mine, I'd be happy to sent it to you, just send me a PM.
Good luck... GUSTO
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Thanks for the offer Gusto, I'm going to get a replacement, but good to know the memory switch would work. You can see the deteriorated condition of my orig switch.I tried to superglue the thing back together but that didn't work and even just pushing the white buttons quit working too..
I'm hoping removing the old switch and installing the new unit is not too difficult.
Cash
I'm hoping removing the old switch and installing the new unit is not too difficult.
Cash
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Thanks for the offer Gusto, I'm going to get a replacement, but good to know the memory switch would work. You can see the deteriorated condition of my orig switch.I tried to superglue the thing back together but that didn't work and even just pushing the white buttons quit working too..
I'm hoping removing the old switch and installing the new unit is not too difficult.
Cash
I'm hoping removing the old switch and installing the new unit is not too difficult.
Cash
If you're not sure, wait until you get the new switch. Once you have the new switch in your hand it will be very obvious how it attaches to the door panel. No reason to remove the door panel at all just to replace the switch.
Good luck... GUSTO
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The switch panel on the pax side is removed/installed the exact OPPOSITE of the driver's side. 
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This is great info, finally catching a break where I can actually fix something myself. I haven't scored the switch yet. Just a matter of scrapin' some spare coin together. Maybe I'll get one for Christmas. Anyway a big thanks to all you guys for the great input.
I guess If I went cheap I could get a memory unit, seems like the consensus is that it would operate my windows just fine.
I guess If I went cheap I could get a memory unit, seems like the consensus is that it would operate my windows just fine.