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Old 11-21-2009, 02:54 PM
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Door switch and arm rest swap possible?

I searched, and could not find the answer.

Sooo, Can the front door arm rests, and window/door switches be swapped from a 2nd gen 4-runner into a 1st gen 4-runner?

Both already have power windows and locks.

THANKS!
Old 11-21-2009, 02:56 PM
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2nd gen 4Runners were mostly 4 doors.

If you are able to find a 2-door, you could swap them but they would require some serious modification. The switches are not set up the same, so you will at minimum have to figure out wiring.
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You could probably get a voltage tester and figure out the wiring, or get the diagram from a service manual. Then swap out the old harness for the new one that connects to the new switches. It sounds simple, but it'll probably end up being a PITA. I hate wiring.
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Ahh.

Yeah I like the Second gen arm rests and switches better. I also hate wiring, and didnt take the 4 door thing into consideration. I just picked up a 1st gen today, guess I am still not used to the 2 door. LOL.

The switch in the 1st gen now is toast. So since i have to already replace it, I was looking at just doing the swap.

Anyone already tried this??
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No to the swapping but i have fixed the switches unless it is trashed beyond use .

Does it work at all???
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Originally Posted by wyoming9
No to the swapping but i have fixed the switches unless it is trashed beyond use .

Does it work at all???
Well, The door locks work fine. However none of the windows will go up or down.

This afternoon I took apart the switch and cleaned all the connection points of residue with some sand paper (like the tutorial on here said). Still nothing. I also checked all the fuses and they seem fine.

Do the relays go bad?

Any other suggestions? Thank god the A.C. and heat work LOL.
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Did you check for power at the switch?
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Originally Posted by Jay351
Did you check for power at the switch?
I have not, I dont have any way to check. My friend is going to come by later and bring a volt meter.

BUT the power door locks work fine?
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