replacement switches?
replacement switches?
Has anyone bought the hawks switches for windows, power mirrors and door locks? If so, how are they holding up? Thinking about getting the power mirror switch to start.
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From: Virginia, USA
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: 3.1L LHO
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Re: replacement switches?
Did you ever end up ordering switches from Hawk's? I might be in the market for new window switches, completely ruined a bezel on one of mine with all the center console fenagling I've been doing recently, but the switches themselves are still fine... wish they sold the bezels separately like they do with the mirror switch. I saw a couple reviews on the Hawk's site saying the new window switches don't return to center, so I'm a little hesitant to drop $60 just to end up only using the bezels...
Re: replacement switches?
I have not yet. My switches are all functioning but the white marking have all worn off. I have a new console top to use, was planning to have new switches in it but if they don't function like the factory switch I'll prob hold off.
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Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Virginia, USA
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: 3.1L LHO
Transmission: Tremec TKX
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Torsen
Re: replacement switches?
Gotcha, definitely just be careful when you're pulling the plug off the switches, that's what got my pass side bezel 
only 2 out of the 9 reviews on Hawk's mention the switches sticking, so I'm not sure if there was just a funky batch at some point, or if the switches just needed to be broken in. I'll probably end up ordering new switches from Hawk's in the near-ish future, I can make a note to report back on them here. I have to get an offset shifter before I can go and fully install my new console plate though, hitting my ashtray in 1st/3rd at the moment, so it'll probably be a few weeks at least
only 2 out of the 9 reviews on Hawk's mention the switches sticking, so I'm not sure if there was just a funky batch at some point, or if the switches just needed to be broken in. I'll probably end up ordering new switches from Hawk's in the near-ish future, I can make a note to report back on them here. I have to get an offset shifter before I can go and fully install my new console plate though, hitting my ashtray in 1st/3rd at the moment, so it'll probably be a few weeks at least 
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Car: '89 GTA, '15 Camaro LS 6sp.
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Transmission: 4L60, AY6.
Axle/Gears: 3.27's.
Re: replacement switches?
Did you ever end up ordering switches from Hawk's? I might be in the market for new window switches, completely ruined a bezel on one of mine with all the center console fenagling I've been doing recently, but the switches themselves are still fine... wish they sold the bezels separately like they do with the mirror switch. I saw a couple reviews on the Hawk's site saying the new window switches don't return to center, so I'm a little hesitant to drop $60 just to end up only using the bezels...
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 600
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From: So. Cal
Car: '89 GTA, '15 Camaro LS 6sp.
Engine: L98, LFX.
Transmission: 4L60, AY6.
Axle/Gears: 3.27's.
Re: replacement switches?
The power mirror switch is the same on the Fiero except for the bezel. Switch the bezel out and you’re good to go. $65 new on that auction site. With the window switches, you can get some flat white model paint with a very fine brush and touch up the UP and DN letters on the bezel. I did this with mine and it turned out pretty good after a few tries. Or, you can buy the new switches and switch out the bezels. That way, you get to keep the original switches that function normally.
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