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Old Oct 18, 2008
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Auto Down windows

Will any auto down window buttons work. I am wanting lighted switches and I am contemplating moving my window switches. Does anyone know if any auto down switches will work. I know the wires will be diff. but is there a way to splice in new switches so that I can have lighted ones.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2008
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You dont swap in new switches to get auto down windows. You add the modules from a donor car.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/296394/22

As far as lighted switches. You will be blazing a trail on your own for that. The explorer stuff is completely different.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2008
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Yea I read about the auto down from the taurus. but I already have auto down on my switch was wondering if another switch that is lighted from another vehicle will work minuse splicing some wires
 
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Old Oct 20, 2008
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This mod can add auto down to the passenger window, also it will do auto up. You can swap switch covers off a ranger. So they all say auto on them.


As far as back lit switches you might be on your own. I can tell you the explorer lighted stuff is way different. You might be able to some plastic welding to create a hybrid door panel then paint it. Again you would be on your own for that. Check into 2 door explorers. Im not sure what other ford 2 doors have lighted switches.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2008
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I'm not worried about them not fitting back into the door panel, I have aspirations of moving the switches to another location. Just needed input on the lighted switches and if the wires are set up similar to another model vehicle.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008
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Most ford vehicle switches will work then. Just verify the wiring from your donor.

When you get this finished make a nice how to. Im sure people will be asking after you post look what i did pics.
 
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