Window Switches on Doors - Relocate / Duplicate - 2 Door

[Race-Red Ryder]

Has anyone done this?

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[rubber_ducky]

I can’t count how many times I’ve heard an automotive journalist say that the window controls are in the center console because the doors are removable. This doesn’t make any sense to me as the only scenario where this would be a problem is if you had the driver door off (thereby having no access to the window controls) but you’re wanting to roll up the windows (from the driver’s seat) on one of the three installed doors.
The door locks are on the doors themselves but that doesn’t seem to be a problem.

Sorry, I don’t have an answer for you, I’m just ranting since the switch placement is an anomaly of sorts, and if you spend time in a non-bronco, muscle memory causes you to search the door for window controls.

 

[not on the rug]

I can’t count how many times I’ve heard an automotive journalist say that the window controls are in the center console because the doors are removable. This doesn’t make any sense to me as the only scenario where this would be a problem is if you had the driver door off (thereby having no access to the window controls) but you’re wanting to roll up the windows (from the driver’s seat) on one of the three installed doors.
The door locks are on the doors themselves but that doesn’t seem to be a problem.

Sorry, I don’t have an answer for you, I’m just ranting since the switch placement is an anomaly of sorts, and if you spend time in a non-bronco, muscle memory causes you to search the door for window controls.

It makes perfect sense if you don't have all the doors off. I know a ton of people who only take the front doors off but leave the rears on for children and dogs.

 

[DarthLincoln]

I can’t count how many times I’ve heard an automotive journalist say that the window controls are in the center console because the doors are removable. This doesn’t make any sense to me as the only scenario where this would be a problem is if you had the driver door off (thereby having no access to the window controls) but you’re wanting to roll up the windows (from the driver’s seat) on one of the three installed doors.
The door locks are on the doors themselves but that doesn’t seem to be a problem.

Sorry, I don’t have an answer for you, I’m just ranting since the switch placement is an anomaly of sorts, and if you spend time in a non-bronco, muscle memory causes you to search the door for window controls.

My other car, a BMW 2-door i’ve own for 25 years, also happens to have the window controls on the center console. So my muscle memory is the center console. So it’s not just the Bronco.

 

[BroncoChallenger]

It makes perfect sense if you don't have all the doors off. I know a ton of people who only take the front doors off but leave the rears on for children and dogs.

Yep, this right here is a big reason why. If you've got the front doors off but leave the rears on, if the switches were in the doors you'd lose control of the rear windows.

It is a minuscule amount but not having the switches in the doors also reduces door weight, which makes them easier to remove/reinstall.

IIRC another reason why is because it's less wires that have to go to the door, but I might be mistaken on that one.

Also, Jeeps with power windows have had the switches in the center console for a LONG time.

Edit: Thought of yet one other reason - fewer wires/switches in the vehicle. WIth the switches in between the driver and passenger, there's no need for a 'slave' switch for the passenger when they can reach the 'master.'

 

[Area51BS]

I can’t count how many times I’ve heard an automotive journalist say that the window controls are in the center console because the doors are removable. This doesn’t make any sense to me as the only scenario where this would be a problem is if you had the driver door off (thereby having no access to the window controls) but you’re wanting to roll up the windows (from the driver’s seat) on one of the three installed doors.
The door locks are on the doors themselves but that doesn’t seem to be a problem.

Sorry, I don’t have an answer for you, I’m just ranting since the switch placement is an anomaly of sorts, and if you spend time in a non-bronco, muscle memory causes you to search the door for window controls.

I spend time in 4 Fords. Muscle memory issues are real. Jump in one with the rotary shifter and do a 3 point. East end up in wrong direction. Somehow I spin it the wrong way.
I don’t mind where the window switches are. I can came up with a few reasons why they are there.
the E brake is another story. Don’t understand that one at all.

 

[rubber_ducky]

My other car, a BMW 2-door i’ve own for 25 years, also happens to have the window controls on the center console. So my muscle memory is the center console. So it’s not just the Bronco.

I had both an e30 and an e36 myself. Can’t recall where the switches are on the latter.
But IIRC the lock/unlock switches are in the center console as well.
I have a 718 where the lock mechanism is on the dash but the window controls are on the door.
I still find it an odd decision on Ford’s part that they have the window controls separate from the lock controls. But maybe it’s me that’s odd.

 

[DuneRunner]

The connectors on the doors do not have any spare pins, so you would need to run the wires to the doors and use a set of waterproof connectors.

An alternative route would be to take a window module from an alarm and 3d print some switches to go to the door.

If there is enough interest, a kit could be put together, but it won't be cheap

 

[rubber_ducky]

I spend time in 4 Fords. Muscle memory issues are real. Jump in one with the rotary shifter and do a 3 point. East end up in wrong direction. Somehow I spin it the wrong way.
I don’t mind where the window switches are. I can came up with a few reasons why they are there.
the E brake is another story. Don’t understand that one at all.

My other car has an electronic parking brake and it drives me mad that you push to engage it and pull to disengage. This only because any manual car that I’d driven previously, you’d pull up on the handle to engage and push down to release.
I do realize that there have been many an automatic car where you’d push (with your foot) to engage and push again to disengage.

 

[DarthLincoln]

I had both an e30 and an e36 myself. Can’t recall where the switches are on the latter.
But IIRC the lock/unlock switches are in the center console as well.
I have a 718 where the lock mechanism is on the dash but the window controls are on the door.

Mine is a 1999 M coupe (Z3) so it very analog. It sorta has power locks, but there is no button, just the plunger on the top corner of the doors. Press the driver one down and both doors lock. To unlock, pull the door handle.

My other car has an electronic parking brake and it drives me mad that you push to engage it and pull to disengage. This only because any manual car that I’d driven previously, you’d pull up on the handle to engage and push down to release.

As a 2-door Bronco owner, the mod I want to do is swap in the 4-door’s window control panel, BUT instead of having the switches for the rear windows, I would put the electronic park brake switch. So, like my M coupe, it would be in the center console where you pull to engage or push to release - just electronically.

 

[itwelder]

It makes perfect sense if you don't have all the doors off. I know a ton of people who only take the front doors off but leave the rears on for children and dogs.

Where are the rear doors on a 2dr? I looked for them on mine but no luck finding them....

 

[chopperbobby]

Why are the font doors on the bottom. That drives me nuts. I use the driver winsow the most top switch would be better

 

[not on the rug]

Where are the rear doors on a 2dr? I looked for them on mine but no luck finding them....

Ah yes...more 2-door special snowflakes. Ford should seriously have considered redesigning the interior controls for the 37 2-doors they sold. Huge market share...what were they thinking?

 

[BroncoChallenger]

Where are the rear doors on a 2dr? I looked for them on mine but no luck finding them....

They put the switches in the same spot between 2 and 4 door for commonality between the models.

 

[not on the rug]

Why are the font doors on the bottom. That drives me nuts. I use the driver winsow the most top switch would be better

They mimic the layout of the vehicle. Close your eyes and put your hand on the controls. The tip of your pointer finger is the driver front. Your middle finger tip should be the passenger front. Then you have to move your fingers back to get to the back door controls. It's completely intuitive. Don't overthink it.

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