Within the last 3-4 months I have intermittently been having problems with my master switch assembly on my driver's door. The one that controls locks, windows and mirrors. Intermittently the lock toggle would not work unless I repeatedly toggled it. I decided to get a new master switch assembly.
I contacted @915_Tahoe and gave the last 8 digits of the VIN and he came up with part #15883319. I had looked at RA and they only offered Dorman and Standard. One of the qualifiers was if I had adjustable pedals. I do but that is controlled by a different set of buttons mounted vertically above the master switch. I tried the usual GM parts houses and it was a no go because is "discontinued". I looked at ebay and found only 1 for $425.00 and the guy would not negotiate.
@915_Tahoe had told me list/retail/walk in price is $304.05. He also gave me a list of possible NOS at 16 different GM parts suppliers/dealers across the country. I started calling and a few showed the switch in stock but not on the shelves. My 5th call showed it and had it. I asked for a discount because of former shop service manager and military discount. He showed the same retail price of $304.05. We negotiated down to $250. With sales tax and shipping, they sent it via Fed Ex today for $290.45. I saved $54.05. Found it at Deboer Chevrolet in MN. Dealt with a great guy named Jake.
Now, on to another concern. I talked to my shop owner friend and he said that some, not all, master switches have their own module embedded in them and may not work if I just try to plug and play. I am gonna hook up my scanner and see if it sees a module and then I would need to upload to my scanner and then install the new switch and then download the info back to the new switch.
Other than the very intermittent lock toggle problem, the old master switch is fine. I will be taking that toggle apart and looking in to see what I can see. If a member wants it after that, I will sell cheap and ship for free.
I contacted @915_Tahoe and gave the last 8 digits of the VIN and he came up with part #15883319. I had looked at RA and they only offered Dorman and Standard. One of the qualifiers was if I had adjustable pedals. I do but that is controlled by a different set of buttons mounted vertically above the master switch. I tried the usual GM parts houses and it was a no go because is "discontinued". I looked at ebay and found only 1 for $425.00 and the guy would not negotiate.
@915_Tahoe had told me list/retail/walk in price is $304.05. He also gave me a list of possible NOS at 16 different GM parts suppliers/dealers across the country. I started calling and a few showed the switch in stock but not on the shelves. My 5th call showed it and had it. I asked for a discount because of former shop service manager and military discount. He showed the same retail price of $304.05. We negotiated down to $250. With sales tax and shipping, they sent it via Fed Ex today for $290.45. I saved $54.05. Found it at Deboer Chevrolet in MN. Dealt with a great guy named Jake.
Now, on to another concern. I talked to my shop owner friend and he said that some, not all, master switches have their own module embedded in them and may not work if I just try to plug and play. I am gonna hook up my scanner and see if it sees a module and then I would need to upload to my scanner and then install the new switch and then download the info back to the new switch.
Other than the very intermittent lock toggle problem, the old master switch is fine. I will be taking that toggle apart and looking in to see what I can see. If a member wants it after that, I will sell cheap and ship for free.
