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I am looking for instructions on how to remove the power window switch assembly from my dashboard. My driver window will go down, but I have to jam a screwdriver into the right side of the switch to get it to go back up. First I want to see if I can get the switch apart and see if I can either clean contacts, or some how repair it. Also if anyone knows where I can buy a new switch assy for less than $180 that would be very helpful... ($180 for a switch?! ugh) [edit: I'm not in NY, I'm in Canada, but this thing requires a *ZIP* code...] Update: So I dove under the dash and figured this out myself. Solution: the face panel is held by retention clips, I used my pocket knife to pop it out. I had to remove the panel under the steering column to disconnect the dimmer control, as this was holding the panel on the opposite side as the connector for the switch assemlby (this sticks out the right side and locks it in). I promptly cut the ziptie that held the dimmer wires in so far under the dash. After disassembling the switch assembly I found there was a lot of carbon (I'm guessing) build up on the contacts for the driver window switch. I cleaned all contacts with rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab, and now the switch works 95% if the time. once in a while I have to push it to the left slightly to raise the window, but thats not too bad. And is better than spending $180 on a new one! Disassemble switch: Do not try to remove the backing, it pointless and the second layer (which has a small circuit board soldered on) wont come apart. All you need to do is lift the rubber shroud under the switch itself, and pull the pin from the left side (try pushing from the right). CAREFUL it may pop apart, there are two spring loaded finger-like retainers that are also held by the pin, under those are some copper rocker style contacts. Remove and clean these. Putting it all back together was slightly annoying but not too hard.
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Your in luck YouTube will show you how to replace any item on your Honda. Just request your problem and it will take you there. Remember most problems on Hondas or toyotas will be the sames on most cars. In other words same solution on cr-v or accord etc. I had to replace parts on my Honda and Toyota windows switches regulators. The instruction came with them as well. Leopz