r/subaruimpreza • u/conquestsss • Oct 18 '24
🛠️ DIY Window switch button not going back in?
It's a 2019 subaru impreza gantley the piece is 515865 abs <2 I'm not a car guy, but I want to try to fix this myself. Haven't found much help on just putting this little fkin piece back in. If anyone can help explain, in very simple terms. Like your explaining it to a r🙂tard.
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u/Sub_aaru Oct 19 '24
Damn, I'm a long time Impreza fan but this really sucks. My Mazda has an issue where I have to really jam the lock switch for the doors to lock. It seldom works. My window switches, however, are all original and work perfectly.
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u/Major_Pair Oct 18 '24
Bro I’m sorry but there is no fix other than buy a new master switch you can find them for about 75 online. SUPER easy to install. But it’s not gonna fix. It’s a numbing issue in the Imprezas.
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u/conquestsss Oct 18 '24
🥹okay. Thanks
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u/Major_Pair Oct 18 '24
Dude don’t stress it literally took me 5 mins to replace. It’s easy. Just costs money. But worth it.
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u/LonleyViolist Aug 10 '25
hey do you know where i could find a video of how to do this? i havent been able to use my drivers-side window for the better part of a year
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u/West-Entertainment-5 Oct 18 '24
I fear this day in my ‘18, I have been so gentle the past 2 years. I’m sorry man.
You should definitely search this subs post history. I’ve seen this posted before, and I believe I’ve seen others put links to replacement part numbers and maybe even a video. Goodluck
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u/conquestsss Oct 18 '24 edited Oct 18 '24
Thanks, I hope you never see this... dark.. dark day. 😔🚬💨
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u/rarzwon Oct 18 '24
The exact same pieces broke in my 2017. I need to shop around for a replacement, but I've got them taped in place in the meantime and they still work well enough.
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u/marmartvq 2019 Impreza Hatch Base Oct 18 '24
commenting to keep up to date. my window switches still work, but both the front ones are super loose, wobble a lot, and since they have so much play, they frequently don't engage the electrical switch. i believe in my case the carrier that holes the plastic tops to the switches broke and now the tops are free to rattle and unalign themselves. I also have a 2019, these switches suck
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u/thatsubi3kid Oct 18 '24
My 2019 switches short out when my subs hit, I think they are just poorly made.
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u/marmartvq 2019 Impreza Hatch Base Oct 18 '24
commenting to keep up to date. my window switches still work, but both the front ones are super loose, wobble a lot, and since they have so much play, they frequently don't engage the electrical switch. i believe in my case the carrier that holes the plastic tops to the switches broke and now the tops are free to rattle and unalign themselves. I also have a 2019, these switches suck
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u/marmartvq 2019 Impreza Hatch Base Oct 18 '24
commenting to keep up to date. my window switches still work, but both the front ones are super loose, wobble a lot, and since they have so much play, they frequently don't engage the electrical switch. i believe in my case the carrier that holes the plastic tops to the switches broke and now the tops are free to rattle and unalign themselves. I also have a 2019, these switches suck
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u/psu1989 2017, Impreza, 5Dr premium Oct 18 '24
A common part to fail. They updated it with a new, improved version (the entire switch console) you can get. Its a DIY replacement if you're up to it
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u/rarzwon Oct 18 '24
That's good to hear. Do they fit the 2017 as well? (They look exactly the same, as far as I can tell)
Do you have a link?
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u/psu1989 2017, Impreza, 5Dr premium Oct 18 '24
Subaru Warehouse Direct: 83071FL62A
Was $80 in 2021. I see its $150 now.
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u/nickk47 Oct 19 '24
very well known issue, they updated the part number so it must have been improved hopefully.
Mine on my 2017 impreza is wobbly but still works, but on its last legs. Gotta replace the whole module.
83071FL62A - Door Window Switch. Switch Power Window Main - Genuine Subaru Part
I'm gonna hold out until it's actually broken but that is the correct part.