Hello all,
First timer. What a great resource we have here
I just got my 2002 Eddie Bauer last week (actually it was the second one in a week because the first one got returned due to the owner not being able to convey clear title, but that is another story for another forum), but between the two EB's I have already covered both the stuck switch and broken wire problem. I just got done with the broken wire issue. Mine was actually the smaller of the two Black wires in the driver's door.
I repaired it by soldering in a 6" long 16 gauge marine grade wire extension (I like to use marine grade wire because 1 - it is tinned 2 - there are more strands in the cross section of the wire gauge 3- the insulation is softer allowing for more flexibility and in my opinion, repeated motion resistance), then I used some marine grade liquid electrical tape on the solder joint and covered that with a piece of heat shrink tubing.
I was always told if you are going to get into something to repair it, repair it better than "Ok" so if you have another like issue, you already have something to rule out.
Worked like a charm and hopefully this fix is permanent enough that I will never have to go back into the door.
Total time from first door screw removal to completion = 1 1/2 hours
Total cost of parts = Less than $1
Not having to keep rolling the dimmer down to lock the truck and walk away = Priceless
Thanks Again and thanks for having me,
BustedRichie