Curious PT Cruiser Window Problem

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Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')

Ok, so the common component seems to be the EXPRESS DOWN MODULE, which I am told is located in the window switch assembly on the console, and only available through dealers. How bad is it to disassemble the dash to get to this to replace it myself, would be my next question?

Thanks again - Lee

Called the local dealer today. They told me the EXPRESS DOWN MODULE can not be purchased separately as seen elsewhere. One must buy the entire center console switch block. Price is $106. Not knowing what kind of chore it would be to open up the center console, I asked how much to install? I was quoted another $72. So I am thinking after tax it is probably about a two hundred dollar bill. Eeeouch!

If you have any advice for a do-it-yourself with electronics background, but never had the dash apart, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks - Lee

Price it on some on-line discount dealer sites like

or - I think you will find you will save quite a bit on the part even after a nominal shipping charge - some dealers generally mark parts up a bit when they install (vs. carry out). For example, using such sites, I find OEM parts for 30 to 40% lower than the local dealer. That would make your $106 part in the $65 to $75 range plus maybe $8 or $10 shipping (*and* no sales tax).

If you can get a part number to plug in, that would be best as the drill downs don't list every part or are sometimes not organized very well (difficult to find a particular part even if it's in the drill down).

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')

You're welcome - glad to help. Thanks for posting back.

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')