1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass rear defroster switch will not stay

Tiny
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Electrical problem
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass 6 cyl Automatic

Hello,

I have a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser S. The rear defroster/defogger switch in the instrument panal comes on by itself. Sometimes I can turn it off for a few seconds, but it comes back on. When I turn it off it feels like it isn't catching or locking off. Because it's running constantly, the ceiling fabric above the rear defrosters is coming loose. I've tried to find a replacement part online but haven't had any luck. Is there a way to repair the switch?

Thank you
CrazyCar
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 AT 3:30 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
The switch is non repairable and needs to be replaced. Most likely you will need to contact a dealer for it.
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009 AT 10:47 AM
Tiny
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Hi, I took your advice and called a dealer to see if they could get the part. To my surprise they gave me a different part number than the auto parts store had given. I checked eBay and found a new one for half the price. Also bought a repair manual. Thanks for your help.
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 7:55 PM
Tiny
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Hi: I'm glad it worked out for you. Let me know if it fixes the problem.

Joe
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 8:08 PM

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