Rear heated window switch (opening the switch)

[Goose]

I have a problem where the button does not stay lock in the off position. I would like to open it and try to fix it , but it looks like the barrel is seal. Has anyone opened or fixed one?

 

[deQuincey]

try and tell us about it,...

 

[Stevehose]

There should be a couple small loops of plastic flush with the barrelthat you pry up simultaneously (the fun part) then it should come apart. Reform the little hooks that hold the switch button in the off position and reassemble. Good luck.

 

[Keshav]

....... and if that doesn’t work, 2 used ones available on eBay.de

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Heckscheibenheizung-Schalter-rear-window-heating-switch-BMW-E3-E9/162959112550?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20131017132637&meid=6a108c2fc8b443bb8103dfcc1168ffd6&pid=100033&rk=1&rkt=8&sd=162959112550&itm=162959112550&_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042

https://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-2002-02...m=292765264095&_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042

 

[Wladek]

It can be opened without damage, i made it with couple of buttons.
There was a thread, here on forum, how to make it.

 

[Goose]

Thank you for all the replies. I managed to open it and fix it.
Here are all the components:

I noticed some bending on one area

The main problem was the hook that should lock the button, it was moving back and forward (it should only move left to right) and I managed to fix it adding a little piece of plastic behind to loose the wiggle.

Best.

 

[deQuincey]

well done !
thanks for sharing