This item arrived in 8 days, which was much earlier than we expected and it worked perfectly. The installation is extremely easy and only requires both a normal sized Phillips (hex) and flat screwdriver. We installed this on our 2002 Jetta after the original item cracked and could not function.
How is it done:
If you, like me, have never done this repair before, the first seconds of this video http://youtu.be/AklfAVuhpx0?t=20s will walk you through the entire process. After watching the video, the installation took me less than four minutes--I have no experience working on cars, but am comfortable with a screwdriver. If the video link cannot be posted here in a review, simply put the phrase "jetta 2002 replace window switch" into a video-related search engine.
My five star review is for a working product that was delivered as expected and for Amazon. Amazon surely makes a small profit off of this sale, but this is yet another example of how Amazon creates value for us, internet users with general common sense, and allows us to save tons of money and time. In particular, I called a dealer here in Texas and they told me it was an "inexpensive" problem that they could fix--it would be about $100 for the part and $61 for the labor. Although it took slightly longer to get the product shipped to me, in the time it took me to lookup the item, watch the how to video, buy the item and install it and write this review, I would have only been halfway to the dealership and then would have had to wait in line, fill out forms, and then wait for them to charge me a ton for a process that would likely take their technician fewer than 60 seconds.
I fully understand that a dealership needs to make a profit, but an industry like dealership "service" that does not bat an eye at an over 2000% markup (about $160 at the dealership compared to about $7 from Amazon) on the most menial task is one that should be disrupted and I applaud Amazon for its ability to add value to its customers (i.e., saving us considerable time and money).
Thank you, Amazon.
(This was written by my husband.)
Disclaimer: Although my position is rather small, I am long Amazon.
| Operation Mode | Power |
|---|---|
| Current Rating | 5 Amps |
| Operating Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
| Contact Type | Normally Closed |
| Connector Type | Plug In |
| Brand | GOOACC |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5 x 1.7 x 1.3 inches |
| Contact Material | Metal |
| International Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Number of Positions | 7 |
| Lower Temperature Rating | 1 Degrees Celsius |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 1 Degrees Celsius |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | GOOACC |
| Model | GB0001 |
| Item Weight | 0.352 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 1.7 x 1.3 inches |
| Item model number | GB0001 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | Painted |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GB0001 |
| Position | Front Left |
| Mirror Lighting Type | Non-Illuminated |
