'98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

Hello, group-
All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.

Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

js

Re: '98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

Hi JS,
Others have found corrosion in the wires as the cross underneath
the driver's side carpet.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

lou wrote:
>
> Hello, group-
> All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
> lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
> failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
> can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
> ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
> cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.
>
> Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
> lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?
>
> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>
> js

Re: '98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

Hi JS,
Others have found corrosion in the wires as the cross underneath
the driver's side carpet.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

lou wrote:
>
> Hello, group-
> All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
> lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
> failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
> can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
> ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
> cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.
>
> Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
> lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?
>
> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>
> js

Re: '98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

Hi JS,
Others have found corrosion in the wires as the cross underneath
the driver's side carpet.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

lou wrote:
>
> Hello, group-
> All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
> lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
> failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
> can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
> ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
> cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.
>
> Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
> lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?
>
> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>
> js

Re: '98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

Thanks, Bill-
Right after I walk the dog, I'll remove the mouldings and check the
wires under the carpet. However, in the past, I have removed and
cleaned the switch, with the effect being a temporary repair - but it
could be coincidental, since that didn't always work. I'll let you
know.

Jim
'98 XJ daily driver, mostly stock


On Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:24:39 -0700, "L.W.(Bill) ------ III"
<----------@cox.net> wrote:

>Hi JS,
> Others have found corrosion in the wires as the cross underneath
>the driver's side carpet.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>lou wrote:
>>
>> Hello, group-
>> All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
>> lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
>> failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
>> can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
>> ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
>> cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.
>>
>> Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
>> lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>>
>> js

Re: '98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

Thanks, Bill-
Right after I walk the dog, I'll remove the mouldings and check the
wires under the carpet. However, in the past, I have removed and
cleaned the switch, with the effect being a temporary repair - but it
could be coincidental, since that didn't always work. I'll let you
know.

Jim
'98 XJ daily driver, mostly stock


On Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:24:39 -0700, "L.W.(Bill) ------ III"
<----------@cox.net> wrote:

>Hi JS,
> Others have found corrosion in the wires as the cross underneath
>the driver's side carpet.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>lou wrote:
>>
>> Hello, group-
>> All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
>> lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
>> failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
>> can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
>> ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
>> cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.
>>
>> Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
>> lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>>
>> js

Re: '98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

Thanks, Bill-
Right after I walk the dog, I'll remove the mouldings and check the
wires under the carpet. However, in the past, I have removed and
cleaned the switch, with the effect being a temporary repair - but it
could be coincidental, since that didn't always work. I'll let you
know.

Jim
'98 XJ daily driver, mostly stock


On Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:24:39 -0700, "L.W.(Bill) ------ III"
<----------@cox.net> wrote:

>Hi JS,
> Others have found corrosion in the wires as the cross underneath
>the driver's side carpet.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>lou wrote:
>>
>> Hello, group-
>> All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
>> lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
>> failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
>> can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
>> ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
>> cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.
>>
>> Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
>> lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>>
>> js

Re: '98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

I found that to be the case on my XJ, the wires under the driver's side
carpet were green dust. Bypassed the corroded portion with a new wire spice
and all was well. Wrap it good in mastic tape.

"lou" <jjsegr@aol.com> wrote in message
news:ok83i21mtv104bb0bahl5q5plo1ebi08jh@4ax.com...
> Thanks, Bill-
> Right after I walk the dog, I'll remove the mouldings and check the
> wires under the carpet. However, in the past, I have removed and
> cleaned the switch, with the effect being a temporary repair - but it
> could be coincidental, since that didn't always work. I'll let you
> know.
>
> Jim
> '98 XJ daily driver, mostly stock
>
>
> On Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:24:39 -0700, "L.W.(Bill) ------ III"
> <----------@cox.net> wrote:
>
>>Hi JS,
>> Others have found corrosion in the wires as the cross underneath
>>the driver's side carpet.
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>lou wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello, group-
>>> All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
>>> lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
>>> failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
>>> can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
>>> ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
>>> cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.
>>>
>>> Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
>>> lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>>>
>>> js
>

Re: '98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

I found that to be the case on my XJ, the wires under the driver's side
carpet were green dust. Bypassed the corroded portion with a new wire spice
and all was well. Wrap it good in mastic tape.

"lou" <jjsegr@aol.com> wrote in message
news:ok83i21mtv104bb0bahl5q5plo1ebi08jh@4ax.com...
> Thanks, Bill-
> Right after I walk the dog, I'll remove the mouldings and check the
> wires under the carpet. However, in the past, I have removed and
> cleaned the switch, with the effect being a temporary repair - but it
> could be coincidental, since that didn't always work. I'll let you
> know.
>
> Jim
> '98 XJ daily driver, mostly stock
>
>
> On Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:24:39 -0700, "L.W.(Bill) ------ III"
> <----------@cox.net> wrote:
>
>>Hi JS,
>> Others have found corrosion in the wires as the cross underneath
>>the driver's side carpet.
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>lou wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello, group-
>>> All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
>>> lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
>>> failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
>>> can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
>>> ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
>>> cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.
>>>
>>> Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
>>> lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>>>
>>> js
>

Re: '98 XJ Power Window lock-out (gang) switch
 

I found that to be the case on my XJ, the wires under the driver's side
carpet were green dust. Bypassed the corroded portion with a new wire spice
and all was well. Wrap it good in mastic tape.

"lou" <jjsegr@aol.com> wrote in message
news:ok83i21mtv104bb0bahl5q5plo1ebi08jh@4ax.com...
> Thanks, Bill-
> Right after I walk the dog, I'll remove the mouldings and check the
> wires under the carpet. However, in the past, I have removed and
> cleaned the switch, with the effect being a temporary repair - but it
> could be coincidental, since that didn't always work. I'll let you
> know.
>
> Jim
> '98 XJ daily driver, mostly stock
>
>
> On Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:24:39 -0700, "L.W.(Bill) ------ III"
> <----------@cox.net> wrote:
>
>>Hi JS,
>> Others have found corrosion in the wires as the cross underneath
>>the driver's side carpet.
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>lou wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello, group-
>>> All of the functions operate properly from the driver's window/door
>>> lock switch. However, the lock-out button for the window has been
>>> failing, and now is totally shot - meaning that the other 3 windows
>>> can only be operated by the driver. I do not care about retaining the
>>> ability to lock-out any passengers' use of the windows, and I am too
>>> cheap to pay the dealer's price for a new switch.
>>>
>>> Question: Is it possible to simply jump a pair of wires to bypass the
>>> lock-out switch? If so, which color wires would they be?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>>>
>>> js
>