AU Ghia master switch issues

[janek]

Hey all again,

Having the second "major" issue with my car... (in 2 years ) the master window switch is rooted. i have pulled it apart and resoldered/cleaned up literally dozens of times, but the longest it has lasted is 2 days. i inquired about a new switch at ford, they rekon retail is 195. the dude did say they take care of trade customers, but im like "and what about me?" to which he said he couldnt help.

Now, its annoying as **** not being able to wnd my window down, but i am not paying 200 bucks for a freaken switch!!!

soooo anyone work @ ford, or can get good mates rates? i need the master switch for an au2 monty ghia

[b2tf]

try FTG, if they dont have it they can supply it.

[JC]

Originally Posted by janek

Hey all again,

Having the second "major" issue with my car... (in 2 years ) the master window switch is rooted. i have pulled it apart and resoldered/cleaned up literally dozens of times, but the longest it has lasted is 2 days. i inquired about a new switch at ford, they rekon retail is 195. the dude did say they take care of trade customers, but im like "and what about me?" to which he said he couldnt help.

Now, its annoying as **** not being able to wnd my window down, but i am not paying 200 bucks for a freaken switch!!!

soooo anyone work @ ford, or can get good mates rates? i need the master switch for an au2 monty ghia

I get trade-priced parts from Ford. If you can find out a price and part number, I can arrange to get it, but will need to post it to you, so hopefully the part + postage will be less than full retail.

[JC]

Originally Posted by b2tf

try FTG, if they dont have it they can supply it.

Huh? If they don't have it, how CAN they supply it? You can't give what you don't have.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by JC

Huh? If they don't have it, how CAN they supply it? You can't give what you don't have.

same way you do - they buy it in cheaper than what the customer could get it if they bought it.

sorry, should have been a bit clearer with my words.

[JC]

Originally Posted by b2tf

same way you do - they buy it in cheaper than what the customer could get it if they bought it.

sorry, should have been a bit clearer with my words.

Right. You mean they can order it in. I wasn't sure whether can't was supposed to be can or not (or vice versa).

I had never thought about buying parts at trade and selling them to AFF members at cost plus postage - perhaps I should!

[TwistedEL]

Originally Posted by JC

Right. You mean they can order it in. I wasn't sure whether can't was supposed to be can or not (or vice versa).

I had never thought about buying parts at trade and selling them to AFF members at cost plus postage - perhaps I should!

Should I start writing my wish list JC?

[JC]

Originally Posted by TwistedEL

Should I start writing my wish list JC?

You haven't started writing it yet? :-)

[janek]

ok... part number is AU214529MR. List price $ 195.25 inc GST.

Can you please pm me the total and your acc details JC... I'll hook it up. Any chance of it getting to bris by tomorrow evening? :P (i need it b4 i go to syd tomorrow evening! D'OH!)

Cheers mate!

[janek]

bah, you have to hang up on me jc dont you :(

[JC]

Originally Posted by janek

bah, you have to hang up on me jc dont you

I was on the landline to Ford trying to get a price - sorry!

Trade = $160.00 - they have 2 in stock.

I'll just get an express post quote for you, but I can't pick up the part until 4.30ish, so it may not get there in time. I'll check

***updated***
Express Post reckons they can get it to Brisbane by tomorrow from Canberra, if I post it before 6.00pm. Postage cost for 500g satchel is $7 - I doubt it would be much more than 500g. So $167 total. Let me know if you want to do this and we'll arrange a money transfer somehow.

[janek]

As always, Thanks for your prompt help JC!

[JC]

How did you go? Did you get it OK? (For those looking at this and wondering how he got it so quick - phone works wonders!!)

[janek]

Am heading out now to get it

[JC]

Did you get it?