Re: 95 Cabriolet power window control module?

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

>         My wife's 95 Cabriolet has suddenly developed intermittent window
> operation problems. I've checked the individual window switches, they're
> fine. The dealer claims that the power window control module (P/N 8G 0959
> 257 A) is the problem, and wants ~$350 to make it right.

The slightly earlier cars use 443 959 257 A, for one touch down on the
driver's window, and operation of the windows and sunroof until a door
is opened.  those sell for a bit over $100.  The V8 version, 441 959 257
B, is about $300.

> 
>         Anyone BTDT? I don't have the Bentley for her car yet. I'm guessing that
> this controller is what disables and/or overrides the window controls when
> you're putting the top up or down- is it a relatively intelligent
> controller or just a couple of relays that need cleaning via the patented
> eraser method?

relatively intelligent, couple of relays on it and a few IC's.  If the
lister who told us he was going to design a fancier unit (who was
that???) comes thru I have a couple of the top part number to sell.

They are located at the top right of the aux relay panel, under the dash
to the left of the steering wheel.   

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Huw Powell

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