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  1. ron matta

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    #1 ron matta, Sep 22, 2013
    Hello I have a 1985 Testaarossa, does anybody have any ideas for the defunct Torrix switches for both the left and right window controls.?? Mine have just worn out. Windows were getting very slow., finally quit working.

    Also, lost my instrument panel lights I checked all the fuses and they are okay. Any ideas of what might be wrong.?

    thanks for your help out there.
     
  2. James_Woods

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    #2 James_Woods, Sep 22, 2013
    Are you sure it was the SWITCH that made your window slow?

    There have been many issues with the motors and the mechanism as well.
     
  3. Steve Magnusson

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    #3 Steve Magnusson, Sep 22, 2013
    Do you have the instrument light dimmer rheostat turned up (and/or have you tried giving it some rotary wipes)?
     
  4. kerrywittig

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    #4 kerrywittig, Sep 22, 2013
    I have the same problem....but for an '87......

    Looking for window switches!!

    Me
     
  5. 350HPMondial

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    #5 350HPMondial, Sep 23, 2013
    Save ALL old switches...
    They can be rebuilt...

    For,,

    These parts are available on eBaY....
    Good luck,,

    Edwardo
     
  6. 350HPMondial

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    #6 350HPMondial, Sep 23, 2013
    I have SO many switches,,,


    Pm me,
    ;)

    Edwardo
     
  7. Drew 88TR

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    #7 Drew 88TR, Oct 23, 2018
    i have an 88 TR. same issues with the switches. is there a fix? thanks!
     
  8. tbakowsky

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    #8 tbakowsky, Oct 23, 2018
    You can take the switches apart very easily and clean the contacts, and they will work good as new. However keep on mind, the voltage drop across the switch is horrendous even when new.

    Once the switch is repaired, I would be heading into the door, and have a look at those motors. If they are drawing too much current through the switch, you will burn the contacts in the switch again in a short time. Also make sure the relays are an good order too.
     
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  9. Drew 88TR

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    #9 Drew 88TR, Oct 23, 2018
    thank you!
     
  10. ago car nut

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    #10 ago car nut, Oct 24, 2018
    The other problem with the windows is: the grease in the motors turns to hard like wax. The motors need disassembled and newer synthetic grease installed.
     
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