This guide explains how to enable the Auto-Up feature on the driver's window. It is possible to do this for other windows as well, but it involves additional wiring and the need for additional driver door control boxes for each individual window. It must be noted that two different switch types were used on the Accords. The switches found in 1986-1987 cars already have the auto-up contact installed in the switch and only require some soldering and plastic trimming. These switches can be distinuished by the white bottom piece as well as an unused contact on the side. Cars made in 1988 and 1989 have a switch that does not include an auto-up contact. These switches are also completely black. The modification is most easily done with the 86-87 switch type since only a little soldering and trimming is required. The 88-89 switch modification requires another donor switch from which the additional contact can be taken. In addition, holes need to be drilled and the switch body has to be trimmed for the contact to be installed. The pictures in this how-to show the 88-89 style switch.
Basic steps (assuming that the switch array has been removed already):
1.) Remove the driver's switch from the switch array and use a pin to disengage the wiring from the main connector. (Sketch/write down/memorize where the wires go in the connector)
2.) Disassemble switch and install the additional contact.
3.) Trim the switch body to allow for more travel.
4.) Reassemble switch and make sure that it operates in its full range and engages the new contact.
5.) Solder an additional wire to the new contact. (This wire can come from a donor switch)
6.) Reconnect the wiring to the main connector. The shop manual (available at http://www.pauldesign.ru/) has the connector wire colors if you do not remember where they go. The wire that was soldered to the new contact goes in the only unused spot on the connector, which is identified by the shop manual as "Unused" and an X.
7.) Test the switch.
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Total time for this project is probably about an hour, not including actual installation of switch in the vehicle. I suspect the Coupe models with power windows can also take advantage of this feature, but I personally haven't looked into that.
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