Vectra Electric Window / Mirror Not Working - Fixed With Contact Cleaner!
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 10 май 2019
- Fix your dodgy electric window / mirror switch by cleaning the electrical contacts within the switch. Shown on Vauxhall / Opel Vectra C (2002-2008), but principal can be applied to other models - if your switch unit is getting power but the is difficult to operate (e.g. you have to press hard on the buttons, or some buttons work and some don't), then this is likely to be the problem and the fix! :)
#iofix
This video is brought to you in association with We Buy Cars Bristol (UK). webuycarsbristol.co.uk
WE BUY CARS BRISTOL ALSO BUY BOATS:
webuycarsbristol.co.uk/sell-m...
... AND CAMPERVANS:
webuycarsbristol.co.uk/value-...
Disclaimer: Please note that whilst the information presented here is correct to the best of our knowledge, we accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions - if in doubt please check with an appropriately qualified professional. Thank you. 
Авто/Мото
Thank you for this really helpful video you saved me £170+vat this is a dealer only replacement part 👍👍👍
Great, really glad it helped u :). Would also just like to take the opportunity to say to everyone who might be reading this; that If this video helped u, I would be very grateful if you could support the channel by making a small donation - paypal.me/iofix?locale.x=en_GB - this will enable me to spend more time making more videos which will hopefully once again be helpful to you. Thanks :)
8ii8
One of the clearest videos I have ever seen for car repairs. Thanks Mr Iofix
Thanks for your kind comment - would be grateful if u could support the channel by subscribing - I'm trying to get to 1000 subscribers! :)
Dude you are a life saver this totally worked so happy 😀
Did both windows in my vectra C, and it worked like a dream👍🏻. Great video. Clear direction. Saved me a nice few quid. I'd like if you made more vectra videos. Thanks a million mate🙏🏻.
Great - glad I help u out.
You just saved my trusty Vectra of 11 years! Thank you!
I love getting messages like this - excellent - saving old cars makes me happy! :)
Was Getting so fed up looking for a video that linked to an Astra h where the window (drivers side) opens as normal but wouldn't close at all. I looked at the vids that changed switches, tested the switches with either paper clips or wire and thought bloody hell! Anyway, so glad I came across your video, slightly different controller but with a little bit of head scratching eventually managed to get into the inner workings. Had some pure alcohol used for defrosting frozen windows etc and cleaned the contacts hoping that that will cure the problem, reassembled controller, fitted it back in door and pressed UP, The weight of the world instantly lifted from my shoulders as the window started to raise up into the closed position. open, close, open , close. Works a treat now and saved a few Bob as well. Thank you so much
Great, glad it helped u!
Oh my, if I had of known it was this easy I would have had working windows for the past 18 months! Tried it and yes, solution worked! THANK YOU!!!
Better late than never! - glad it helped u.
Wow, wow wow! That worked an absolute treat. Electric windows and mirrors working again. Thanks so much 👍💯
Excellent - glad it helped u!
Only wanted to fix my window, got my mirrors to work for the first in years! Cheers for that!
Great, glad it helped, thanks for the message, I would also be grateful if you could support the channel by subscribing - free! - just click the button! :)
Worked like a charm! Both driver and passenger doors weren't working, followed this guide and they're perfect again. Thanks bud
You're welcome, glad it worked for you, thanks for the comment.
Didn't want to comment or like untill i tried it out. Because it was rainin here my windows were down and i had to black bag them untill i tried your advice with the cleaning the buttons, so i tried this and it worked and i am so happy glad my windows are now closed. Just wanted to say a BIG THANKYOU FOR THE VIDEO. And anyone else who hasn't tried it and may have the same problem id definitely recommend
Great, thanks for the comment and feedback.
GREAT VIDEO - Simple & clear solution to a problem I was dreading to fix. Worked a treat!! Thanks a bunch iofix!😁
Glad it helped - thanks for the comment and sorry for the late reply.
i bought a second hand vectra windows buttons very intermittent, this worked a treat and only took 10 mins thanks
Excellent, glad the vid helped. Cheers
This was immensely helpful, thank you so much
Great video. Almost none of my switches were working and now all work fine. Many thanks
Great! :)
Brilliant thanks..it cured not just my window inaction but my estates boot opening problem was cured
Great - glad it helped.
Great! It had been playing up more and more of late. Your video clip + 10 minutes and it’s as good, if not better than new👍 Thank you very much for your time and effort.
Great, glad it helped, thanks for the comment.
Fixed my Vectra with help of this video. Saved parts price 370 euros plus workshop work costs. Thank you !!!
Excellent glad it helped, thanks for messaging.
Thank you for this excellent video. Good quality and shows all of the process very well. Helped me fix my windows and mirrors today. I also cleaned the rubber gasket and the contacts on it, as well as the entire circuit board on both sides as it was very dirty. I would only recommend using electrical contact cleaner just as you have done. Great job. Thanks again!
Great, thanks for the feedback, gad it helped.
Wow, i can't believe it helped! Visualy there was nothing wrong, but it wasnt working at all, after this cleaning all the buttons fully working! Many thanks!!!! :)
Excellent! :)
Very useful for me. Thanks a lot!
So thankful to you for this, I was contemplating, buying new but 10 mins performing the cleaning solved the problem
Great, glad it worked for you - thanks for the comment.
Done this tonight and they work like brand new ! Thanks alot for the help 👌
That's great to hear. Thanks for the comment, would also be great if you could support the channel by subscribing if you haven't already done so... :)
Thank you worked a treat ! nice simple fix.
Having fixed the non-functional cruise control stalk in my Vectra by similar cleaning last year, I'd noticed my window switch going the same way. Found this video quickly, which meant I was ahead of the game for easy removal and disassembly. Problem solved in minutes!
One point - the switching operation relies on the conductive pads on the rubber part making the connection on the traces on the circuit board, so it definitely makes sense to clean both. A great opportunity to clean all the finger grime off the switch surface, too - much easier when out of the car.
Lovely quick fix - thanks for doing this!
Great, glad it helped, and thanks for the extra info. (would be grateful if u could support the channel by subscribing)
Just fixed it myself! Great job, thank you for posting!
Great - glad it helped.
I done exactly what you said there this evening and now all my windows and control panels are back working, and even my mirrors for the first time since I've bought the car. Thanks very much for this sound advice.
Great - glad it helped u - thanks for the comment :).
Thank you for this video, just saved me a load of hassle, brilliant help
That's great to hear. Thanks for the comment, would also be great if you can support the channel by subscribing etc if you haven't already done so... :)
Just finished doing this on a 2004 Vectra. Worked superbly! Many thanks for posting.
Great, glad it helped.
JUST DONE AS YOU EXPLAINED AND NOW MY WINDOW WORKING AGAIN,
Great, glad it helped u out.
Followed your example and it worked a treat. My drivers door I was begining to push hard - now thats sorted. Passenger door the down was not working, but using the same principles, both windows operates perfectly!
That's great to know, thanks for the feedback.
Fantastic. Just fixed my front window issues I had no contact cleaner so used non sticky hand sanitizer worked a treat thanks for the video
Great. glad it helped.
I followed your instructions on the video and cleaned my switch, it only took about 10 minutes to complete. The hardest thing was actually getting the unit back in the door as it took a little more force than I thought but all is back and working.
Thanks very much for making this video it was a tremendous help.
That's great to hear :) - thank you very much for your comment.
Fantastic, just fixed two different buttons that stopped working. Excellent video and thanks for sharing the tip.
Great, glad it helped u, thanks for the comment.
Just bought this car and it had this issue, thanks a bunch, it works now
Great, glad it helped. - would really appreciate it if u could support the channel by subscribing - thanks.
Just done both sides in less than 10 mins. Used 80% alcohol based hand sanitiser of all things, made sure no residue left and perfect on first attempt. Thanks for sharing this simple repair. Saved me a trip to the scrappers.
Great, glad it helped, and thanks for subscribing! :)
Great video very helpful. Thank you..
I Leavered the switch out at the top and the bottom easily not the sides.
Done this today results fantastic 👍
Great - thanks for the comment.
Thanks, worked a treat on both driver and passenger controls. Used WD 40 to clean, no problems. Again very pleased.
Great, glad it helped u. thanks for feedback on the wd40 option.
Cheers mate! Now all switches works perfect 👍 Easy and cheap job .
Glad it helped u - thanks for the comment.
Thank you for this video it was very helpful for me. All worked perfect after service!
Great. Thanks for the comment - also would be great if u could support the channel by subscribing. Thanks
Excellent video - very clear instructions - I have one very proud son who followed your advice to the letter and we now have a switch working that has never worked since we too purchased the vehicle.
Excellent, glad it worked for u.
Thank you,just did that job on vectra c switch,works now,so thanks for saving me the expense of new switch ,
Great! - Glad it helped u. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for your help!
Thank you for this! I got a 2nd hand unit in the breakers and it worked. But I cleaned the one I took out lastnight with nail polish remover and all electrics now work, back and front and mirrors👍
Great, glad it helped u! :)
In my car, some buttons were not working correctly. I needed to press them really hard for them to work. Now they are working perfectly! Thanks, man!
I removed the buttons with a plastic trim removal tool and it worked out great. No damage to the buttons or trim whatsoever.
That's great, glad it helped - BTW I would be grateful if u could support the channel by subscribing - thanks.
Awesome. Did this today and can't believe it worked. Thank you so much 👍. Just subscribed to your channel
Great, glad it worked. Thank you for subscribing.
Worked a charm… done the passenger one thats been on the blink since we bought the car 6 years ago too👌🔥👏
Great, glad it helped! :)
Brilliant! Used windowlene as cleaner. Worked a treat. As you say, don’t worry if contacts LOOK clean. Wish I’d known this ages ago. Many thanks.
Great, glad it helped. :)
Good stuff..got mine fixed. Cheers fella!
Glad it helped you - thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the video, worked perfectly on my Astra 2011.
Great, glad it helped.
Thank you so much, couldn't believe the fix was so simple and straight forward. I've got my wing mirrors back after three years of prodding and poking them.
Great, glad it helped. Sorry for the delayed reply.
Thank you for this video, saved me a whole lot of money.
Great reference, even ruined a good flat head screwdriver for the task by knocking it over 😊.
Did the trick and saved me loads. Top Man for sharing.
Followed the video, brought the Electrical Contact Cleaner from Halfords (£4).
Job done , followed the same process with all the other door switches.
Basically the same way remove the console from the door .
Remove the electrics, no clip this time just a bit of pulling.
Single switches passenger/ rear just open them up via the 2 clips either side.
Clean as before and replace. Job done £4 .!!!!
Great glad it helped u - thanks for the comment. BTW would be great if u could support my channel subscribing - thanks.
Thank you for your help. It took only fifteen minutes to clean my Astra H front power window and mirror control units contact problems.
Excellent - glad it helped u.
FANTASTIC VIDEO !!!! absolutely spot on for what i need, I have been quoted nearly £300 to do what you have shown how to do, This is crazy easy as long as i take my time and do not rush it and be very careful to take the whole unit apart. Thank you sooo much for your fantastic easy to follow video, I will be having a go at this tomorrow, and i will have your video handy to take me though it, YOU ARE THE BEST THANK YOU X
Great, really glad u found the video helpful, thanks for the comment and good luck with the job - I'm sure u will be fine. :)
Thak you for the video. You are a star!
Great, glad it helped u - thank you for subscribing.
It works! Thanks mate it works perfectly now. 👍
Excellent! - :) - Would be grateful if you could support the channel by subscribing. Thanks
Thank you for this excellent video I'm off to fix my neighbours Astra he'll be so pleased to save some serious money!
Great, good luck with it. Thanks for the comment.
Thankyou, Awesome video
Thanks! :)
Worked perfectly for me. I was having to push the electric window switches really hard to get them to work. No problems at all now. Everything works like new!
Great! - Glad it helped u. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks, mate. You've just saved me £100!
Great - glad it helped u out.
Great video and narrative.
So easy to follow your instructions.
So great tips on ,,'if you don't have an electric contact cleaner '.
I used an aerosol brake cleaner on mine.
Worked wonders .
Merry Christmas
Great glad it helped. Sorry for the late reply. Merry Xmas.
@@iofix Merry Christmas
thank you for this very helpful video, you just saved me £250, very clear. thank
Glad it helped u - I do my best to try to make videos that will help people.
Beautiful video thank u so my man for taking your time beauty
Thanks - glad it helped :)
Ur top man sir god bless u
Omg thank a million i've tried soo many videos to fix the windows and people said it was because the battery had been changed and how to reset.
This worked brilliant. It fixed my central locking which has been broken for 5 years and i was only trying to fix the windows 😀!!
Great, glad it helped, thanks for the comment.
Just done mine worked at treat spot on 👍
Great, glad it worked for you.
Thanks for the vid, passenger side dint work and drivers side /window wouldnt go down! contacts didnt even look dirty or the cotton bud i used! Much appreciated! I used isopropanol!
Great, thanks for the comment and feedback.
Decent explanitive video ..cheers 👍
Thanks.
yes it’s start working again thanks for the video
Great, thanks for the comment.
Fantastic I used cleaning wipes on both ends and all inside, fantastic, new one was more than the price of this car.
Great, glad it helped.
I am now a happy bunny with my windows working perfectly. A very good video. I made a schoolboy error, forgetting to put the two retaining screws back, having worked on the unit indoors and then putting it back instu I returned and removed the unit and promptly dropped one of the screws. Wal listen to what you are told. :)
Glad it helped :) - BTW would be great if you could support the channel by subscribing - I'm trying to get to 1000!
You sir, are a saint. Quick clean using some meths and she’s working Perfectly. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you! :) - Glad it worked for you.
That's great. Worked perfectly with WD40. Thanks!
Great - glad it help u out.
"GREAT", it worked for me 👍👍👍👍
Great! :)
Solved my problem had to do both doors. Thanks👍👍
Great - thanks for the comment. :)
Legend it works thanks
Great, glad it worked for u, thanks for the comment.
You are a legend !! 😄😄
Thank you !!!
Great, glad you found it useful - thanks for the comment. :)
Thanks is the passenger side cleared in the same way???
@@paulduggan1079 Hi, yes - same principal.
Hi. Thank you so much. I have a Vectra. My windows on the drivers side would only go up/down with excessive force. Followed this step by step and they're as good as new. The cleaner cost me £4 from Halfords.
Great, glad it helped :)
Worked for me ! 😀
Great. :)
Thanks I'll give it a go
Thank you so much.
Glad it helped! :) - BTW would be great if you could support the channel by subscribing - I'm trying to get to 1000!
Thanks for this. I had removed and opened the box on my Opel Tigra but having removed the rubbery thing the contacts looked impeccable -- like if I were to wipe (impregnated) buds on them, I'd be dirtying them. So I just put it back together and tried another fix I'd read up -- disconnecting the battery. No joy. I come in and continue the search. You explicitly talk about those apparently clean contacts. Brilliant! So I try that. Boo-hoo. No joy. The only switches that work are the door lock and ..boot. The roof switch makes an alarm, but the windows and mirror controls, nada. Advice most welcome!
I would check fuses if you haven't already, & then wiring going to the switch unit.
thanks. Now it works
Great, glad it helped.
Problem solved, thanks very much.
Great, glad it helped u.
Luckily I had bookmarked this video as I've just had to repeat it and required a gentle reminder. 06 Vectra.
Great glad it helped - good thinking with the bookmark!
Brilliant used this video again today. That we clip is a nightmare
Thanks, glad to help u out.
Great video and easy to follow instructions. Any ideas on fixes for interior courtesy lights? Glove box light working but none of the reading lights front or back...fuses looks fine... any ideas greatly appreciated!! Thanks for the video!
Afraid I don't have any specific ideas on that, I would check the bulbs and the connections at the light units, otherwise I guess it might be related to the body control module - think that's what controls the delayed switch off etc... Good luck
Thank you, windows fixed
Great glad it helped! :)
Thank you just saved me a trip to the dealership
Great, glad it helped u.
Great fix on the front drivers switch unit. Although doing the same on both rear switches, both still having no effect on window function. Any other tips or ideas?
Just fixed this. I used an alcohol cleaner which seemed to work fine. Thanks.
Excellent, glad it helped. Thanks for the message.
Thanks help so much
Great, glad it helped.
thanks , very helpfull
Glad it helped you - thanks for the comment.
Just curious, If i used a light emmiting circuit tester on the switch. Would it flicker?
Thanks for sharing, was struggling with my widows, i used WD-40 instead of the contact cleaner and the result were amazing and would suggest WD-40 as an alternative.
Great, glad it helped.
Thanks fore you share this video, this solution works for my too..,the troubleshot was no funktion of mirrors , windows in front doors and rear doors from the switch in front door , but the windows of rear doors works from
Switch in rear doors , its have much thinking how the troubleshot was, all from fuses, module in window motor, i have print out a wiring of the system , but i start with clean all the switching and connection, and testet one bye one ,and successful ending..👍👍
Great, glad the video helped.
thank you bro
👍
Brilliant video worked a treat, however same problem with passenger side having trouble disconnecting it, any tips?
Glad the vid helped u, never done the pass side I'm afraid.
Thank you .you saved me £35
Great - glad it helped.
Any tips on how to make the boot look button operate in wet wether? It's fine in the dry but in the winter months the only way of opening the boot is slamming the button really hard with the palm of you hand.
No I'm afraid I can't help u at the moment with the boot problem, but I will video and upload the fix if I come across one.
Thanks