1998 V70XC Power Mirror Switch

Mauiman · Post by **Mauiman** » 05 Mar 2011, 17:16

Re: sticky/gummy switches -- I've read enough here to figure the only real solution is to replace window and/or mirror switches that get very gummy and sticky to the touch. With FCP Groton, I can't find the power mirror switch to buy it but find everything else. I think the original Volvo part # is 9148959. Does anyone know if FCPG carries it or where else I might find it?

Post by **JRL** » 05 Mar 2011, 18:24

Why can't you people just order from a Volvo dealer???
If you order from www.tascaparts.com it's the cheapest price around

Mauiman · Post by **Mauiman** » 06 Mar 2011, 14:42

JRL wrote:Why can't you people just order from a Volvo dealer???

Well, when you live on an island and there is no Volvo dealer, it's not like a person can hop in their car and drive to where there is one. The one dealer on Oahu island charges an arm and a leg both for the part but also for shipping. So, since I am ordering other things from FCPG, it would be more economical if I could get all with one order.
I'll look at the website you reference.

Post by **JRL** » 06 Mar 2011, 15:24

Or buy used from erie
www.erievovo.com
You have to CALL them on these small parts
1 888 volvo -13

SUPERBRIK · Post by **SUPERBRIK** » 06 Mar 2011, 16:25

try contact cleaner solution for electronics... it is a spray to clean the charbucks latte you spilled in there... LOL

Post by **JRL** » 06 Mar 2011, 16:30

SUPERBRIK wrote:try contact cleaner solution for electronics... it is a spray to clean the charbucks latte you spilled in there... LOL

NO
Not for a sticky switch
He will only make it worse
You can't put anything on it

Krudge · Post by **Krudge** » 20 Mar 2011, 15:34

Wait!
Your in luck.
That switch is SUPER easy to clean.
Mine stopped working and i decided that i didnt have anything to lose by trying to take it apart and boy am i super glad i did!
The problem is that switch gets so much grease {and dirt mixed in the grease} in between the contact points and electrically insulates the current.
The grease is used from the factory to lubricate the sliding contact points and over time the grease and dirt mix and it becomes non conductive.
All you have to do is clean the grease off with rubbing alchohol and use fine grit sandpaper {240 grit in my case} and LIGHTLY rub the blackened contact points to expose the new shiny copper,being careful to not sand the lacquer around said contact points away that is used to coat the PCB {printed circuit board}.
It took me like 10 minutes and that switch has worked EXACTLY like brand NEW ever since.
now if it makes you feel better you can use a little NEW clean grease and just clean it every 10 years or so...lol.
I didnt.i just kept the grease off of it.The contact points dont rub together that hard so grease isnt really that necessary.
You dont always have to throw money at a problem.alot of times {especially with electrical switches} they just need to be cleaned or "Decoroded".
That switch took very little effort to clean and even less effort to take apart.
One of the easiest {and quickest}fixes i have ever done on any car ive worked on.
The grease is really only necesary when you get them{the contact points} rubbing together kinda "hard".
Ultimately the problem was that they use so freakin much grease it eventually {8+ years?} coats the entire{or most} contact point.
To this day that switch works exactly like a new one.
hope this helps someone save some money.It did me.

mrpainter · Post by **mrpainter** » 21 Mar 2011, 04:35

The one important thing you have failed to say is how to pull the switch apart. Im assuming the rocker on the top prys off to reveal a couple of rocker plates and small ball bearings. Are the cpntacts under the small rocker plates the bits that gum up ?

Post by **JRL** » 21 Mar 2011, 06:19

Door panel has to come off to access the mirror switch

instarx · Post by **instarx** » 21 Mar 2011, 08:13

I think the thread morphed from sticky/gummy switches to the touch to bad contacts in the interior of switches. If there IS any way to get the gummy sticky switch buttons cleaned I'd love to hear it. I was even thinking of trying to coat them in shellac or clear varnish.