This video describes step by step how to clean and fix a non functioning C6 Corvette exterior electric door switch. Credits: Music by Joakim Karud / joakimkarud
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@bentonedwards86893 жыл бұрын
Every C6 owner needs to see this. Going to do mine for sure
@dasteufelhund2 жыл бұрын
Applies to CTSV as well
@rS8NkZRu2 жыл бұрын
Just a word of warning - the little nuts that hold the two large outside screws aren't secured (you can see them at 1:35). If you aren't careful they can fall into the door panel, and then there's nothing for the screws to thread into. Luckily the switch can be friction fit back onto the door without using the screws, so you can still put everything back together reasonably well and drive the car until you get a chance to take the door panel off. The plug for the wiring harness itself can also fall in - I'd recommend tying a long piece of string around it before unplugging it so you can pull it back out in case it does.
@louasbaty19922 жыл бұрын
I had my c6 in for service today and the tech wanted to replace the driver side door sensor for $160.00 I will try your cleaning procedure. This will save me some $$. thanks for this video.
@louasbaty19922 жыл бұрын
This actually worked well. Be careful putting it back together as I took the passenger door latch off too and cleaned it. After replacing it, the window dropped down as expected, but the door didn't open. I had to open the door from the inside and try again. Worked flawlessly this time.
@robertebstein23764 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the video. I didn't want to open the proverbial can of worms by removing the handle but standing outside the car fiddling with the door was getting old! The job was as simple as you demonstrated and it came apart/went back together as easily as you showed. Door now works like a charm!
@TheGarageVlog4 жыл бұрын
Robert Ebstein Glad that it helped you out, thanks for watching!
@scottrubin3712 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 2005 that I bought in 2008. It never worked as it should and eventually stopped working. Now it works like a charm. I couldn't be happier.
@clubmidnightsun5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your vid. I like that you used electric grade cleaner and the dielectric lube.
@TrackDayVids3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! It took a little more scrubbing and scraping than I expected, but your fix totally worked. My door handles work perfectly now!
@mrdabalina736 жыл бұрын
Dude, thank you very much for your time and information.. Rock On!
@lynnemeyer27342 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly for this great fix. I used P320 sandpaper with the cleaner and applied the grease with a Q-tip. Worked like a charm for my '08. No more popping open the hatch to release my driver's door!
@Onyasix Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I've had my '05 Vette for over 17 years and started having this problem about 10 years ago. Started out being a minor nuisance and gradually got worth over time to the point that both driver's and passager's doors were very very hard to open. Easy fix, wish that I had done it years ago. 👍👍
@dasteufelhund2 жыл бұрын
I kept replacing the 2032 in my remote thinking it's the battery, but finally! It's FIXED! THANKS A MILLION!
@DJStrikeItUp3 жыл бұрын
I literally just bought my first Corvette, a 2008 C6 and the very first thing that stopped working was the door pad! Thank You for your awesome video, I’m going to go fix this pad following what you did. Thanks!
@TheGarageVlog3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your first Corvette purchase, Thanks for watching!
@sbridge34324 жыл бұрын
I'm not having this issue on my C6 at this point, but I sure am glad I caught your video. I may just pull the switches and clean them for good measure as the car is currently parked for winter. Thanks a ton!
@panzerwaffen28736 жыл бұрын
I did both sides in my 2005...what a difference now they do work super easy
@arthurcarucci7939 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and very clear.
@ffas234 жыл бұрын
I heard about cleaning the contacts a couple of years ago but never checked into it being mine were working fine on my 2006 with only 14k miles on the car but lately I noticed the driver side acting up some taking too long to open the door which I believe should be instant. I am glad You Tube popped this video in front of me this morning based on my interest. They were right on. Good job. Good video. I guess that 3M Scotchbrite pad and electrical cleaner did the trick.
@RichMadeKnives4 жыл бұрын
I followed your video and now my door locks are working like new! Thank you so much!
@PrinceEnki2112 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thank you so much!
@Strib420 Жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm. Thanks so much!
@JamesRivera15 жыл бұрын
Perfect! My door switches have been fussy since day 1 (I bought it when it was 3 years old) and now my passenger door switch has completely stopped working at all. I'm going to give this a try before buying a new switch, and if it works I'm going to do the driver's side, too. Thanks!
@JamesRivera15 жыл бұрын
It worked on both sides! Thank you so much for posting this information!
@panzerwaffen28736 жыл бұрын
Wonderful perfect explained video thanks a lot man
@TheGarageVlog6 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@francismartin24272 жыл бұрын
Very good work. Thanks for the video
@dukeane3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I did not realize that this part could be cleaned.
@dukeane3 жыл бұрын
So, my 2006 Corvette had become so bad that I was forced to open the driver side door from the passenger side. I followed the instructions in the video and voila! In ten minutes both doors were fixed. The only difference is that I used WD-40. The result was that the doors open better than when new. Almost touchless! Thanks so much.
@MrSolara73 ай бұрын
Good job. Thanks for the tip
@jakmarlin8233 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video!
@capealiaksin87763 жыл бұрын
Clear instructions and video. Fixed my 07 C6 with this info. Thanks.
@richwaters42333 жыл бұрын
Just COOL!! YOU ROCK!! Thank you for this how-to video. Exact problem. Perfect fix. Did both doors as well on my '08 Jetstream Blue Z06. Grateful bro!
@wuzburg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. You saved me a lot of aggravation!
@user-tf8qe9qh8h8 ай бұрын
Awesome video!!!! Thanks tons!
@jettaylor12865 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this because my passenger side door switch is doing the same thing.
@Crackhouts3 жыл бұрын
Same problem in my CTS Coupe. I'm going to try this.
@homemaxgulfcoast3 жыл бұрын
I have Cts coupe very helpful
@BrisLS12 жыл бұрын
OK, let's try this again.. I appreciated the demonstration of how to take it apart, but I don't have contact cleaner here, and the part is $19 and in stock at Amazon. So.. going that way for rest of the job, Thanks.
@robherrera61783 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am having that same issue on my 2010 Grand Sport.
@rodneyjohnsen8016 Жыл бұрын
thank you very much.
@johnlord78546 жыл бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated. Regards, from New Zealand.
@arthurwomack22112 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@barbarathompson4975 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I am going to try this tomorrow
@Bars_on_wheels3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful brother
@bozodog4282 жыл бұрын
Great job. Thanks for sharing.
@crashj5 жыл бұрын
You should also clean & lube the contacts on the connector. Good video.
@bighecs532 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@garypinkney92072 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 video
@johnhoward86682 жыл бұрын
Thats fantastic, thank you very much.
@TheGarageVlog2 жыл бұрын
Hey…you’re welxome
@johnhoward86682 жыл бұрын
@@TheGarageVlog , As soon as I finished your video, I did the project. I used acetone to clean the parts. Reinstalled the handle and it works great. I can’t thank you enough.
@russellscott77336 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a video for this for awhile! Thanks for the info!
@robertmorales3914 жыл бұрын
Great job, have the same issue on a 2006 I just bought. Thanks
@johnstokes9219 Жыл бұрын
Thanks appreciate it
@hondatuner836 жыл бұрын
Thank You! I am trying this today. My door has the same problem on my c6. I hope this works.
@TheGarageVlog6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Chorice Thanks for watching!
@rickwhite49594 жыл бұрын
Nice
@justbs549 Жыл бұрын
Great info! Question..after 5 years, how are they holding up?
@alexmorales81032 жыл бұрын
Awesome man
@nickplenzick26024 жыл бұрын
Great job thanks for doing this!
@anthonysiegel4685 Жыл бұрын
Cool vid
@woodycasper29955 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@blakjakroc4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@tanishapowell73114 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thanks man this was very helpful.
@LoanwordEggcorn6 жыл бұрын
Tip: don't use your finger to apply the grease. Finger oils have acids that cause corrosion. Thanks for the video!
@esnesio16104 жыл бұрын
Could we use wd40
@hasmo00014 жыл бұрын
thanks bro my door isnt working good im def going to try this!
@cessnaflyer6 жыл бұрын
great job!
@victorrueda47434 жыл бұрын
Very helpfull, good information, preciate .
@DaveJackson77774 жыл бұрын
awesome thank you very much !!
@gregfount4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@thomaskilinski48154 жыл бұрын
I was fearing an expensive fix for this but this helpful video should clear my C6 door pad problem for under the buck.! Thanks to The Garage Vlog!
@TheGarageVlog4 жыл бұрын
Thomas Kilinski Thanks for watching, hopefully it helps you get it sorted out!
@thomaskilinski48154 жыл бұрын
@@TheGarageVlog It worked perfectly, door opens like it was new 😀 Thanks again!
@markinfamous17534 жыл бұрын
Nice vid man thanks
@Rico_Suave-bk8le6 жыл бұрын
Awesome man! Thanks bro
@TheGarageVlog6 жыл бұрын
Rico_Suave1851 Thanks for watching bud!
@raulh54572 жыл бұрын
I cleaned this out, now the driver side door won't open from the inside and I have to use the emergency lever to open the door?l...What could it be and does it have anything to do with the cleaned censors?
@robertdavis57142 жыл бұрын
Thanks.................like of course, can't wait to see how bad mine are.
@davidsquire11734 жыл бұрын
I think you just saved me £100.
@MrDon967 Жыл бұрын
mine isn't opening from the inside or outside. did yours open from inside? the outside issue is cheap the inside and outside is about $350 or so more hahah. tryna figure out which amount i need to spend
@cosiom17133 жыл бұрын
Has anyone had where the latch itself goes out?
@HZN06 жыл бұрын
Good jop ✋️
@5150Rockstar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!))
@TheMrmartind402 жыл бұрын
I will replace the switch with a new one, but at least I'll know how to do it. I don't have grease or a cleaner, so for 19.95 I bought a switch. Good info nevertheless.
@panzerwaffen28735 жыл бұрын
I did this on my 2005 yesterday now the door doesn't open from inside the glass goes down but the door keeps locked any suggestion ?
@rafaelpulido27224 жыл бұрын
Thanku ma man
@barbarathompson4975 жыл бұрын
I cleaned it and put it back together but it still will not open.. any suggestions
@SteveRXMazda3 жыл бұрын
That car sounds great. What exhaust system does it have?
@TheGarageVlog3 жыл бұрын
It had Kooks 1 7/8 headers, Kooks 3” catless x pipe, and Borla 3” ATAK mufflers. It also had a Lingenfelter GT 1-1 cam. Definitely the best sounding vehicle I’ve ever owned!
@Russellscottx6 жыл бұрын
Just give it a little wiggle
@arielrivera96983 жыл бұрын
Saludo yo tengo un corvertte 2007 y la puerta del pasajero no me abre yo hise todo lo que esta hasiendo el y no me abrio y chequiel los fusible y no me abre el crista baja y suve pero no se lo que es mucha grasia.
@johnszatkowski35033 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@badams18974 жыл бұрын
My 2009 z06 is 100% not phillips head. That is interesting.
@panzerwaffen28736 жыл бұрын
Got a question i noticed today that sometimes my driver door glass goes up but stay outside of the weatherstrip... After 3 or 4 attempts the glass goes into the weatherstrip as it supose to be ...what can be this? Door latch? Or glass adjustment?
@TheGarageVlog6 жыл бұрын
I've never had that particular problem. It sounds like it could possibly be the mechanism that tells the car whether the door is closed or open. You could try resetting the window indexing to see if it helps solve your problem. This is the procedure from CorvetteForum. 1. Close the door. 2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch. 3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the window is closed. Release the switch. 4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and release. Remember to do both windows. Hopefully that helps and thanks for watching!
@panzerwaffen28736 жыл бұрын
The Garage Vlog thanks ..gonna try that ✌✌✌✌
@harrower45124 жыл бұрын
You may need to re index the windows. Hold down button for three seconds, then up for 3 seconds. Do for both windows.
@harrower45124 жыл бұрын
Replacement switches are glued in several places so it is harder to clean. You will need to take a small screw driver and work it around and break the glue to open.
@MBTexas1962 жыл бұрын
Yes I found that out myself. One came apart easy and the other was glued where the tab is. It took some time with a small screw driver and and exacto knife to get it opened. Cleaned it and it works great!
@benjaminherring16956 жыл бұрын
I did all of thatand even bought a new and it still don't oprn
@TheGarageVlog6 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Herring Maybe look at the mechanical part of the latch?
@duaneheymann5 жыл бұрын
Did you ever figure it out? Mines doing the same
@tonicamaro8683 Жыл бұрын
not an expensive switch .just buy a new one...
@coachjm3106 жыл бұрын
worst music ever Man what are you thinking ???? did your Gran add it ?
@IBH410 Жыл бұрын
I own a CTS coupe and the parts are similar by watching this video I was able to not only diagnose the problem but fix it also thanks 💯💪🏽💪🏽🫡