Dorman 49242 Door Window Switch - Front Left

OE-Style Door Window Switch Replacement

Restore power window control with this Dorman door window switch, part number 49242. It matches the original switch’s appearance and function for a direct replacement on select Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles.

Built with a plastic housing, chrome finish, female connector, male bullet terminals, and a non-illuminated design, Dorman 49242 is made for straightforward plug-and-play installation on the front left door.

Key Features

• Direct replacement door window switch for select GM applications
• Matches original switch appearance and function
• Chrome color with plastic housing
• Female connector with male bullet terminals
• Non-illuminated design
• Engineered for durability and simple plug-and-play installation
• Fits front left door positions listed below

Detailed Description

Dorman 49242 is a power window switch replacement for vehicles such as the Chevrolet G20, GMC Jimmy, and Buick Regal, along with many other GM cars and trucks from 1980-1996. It is intended for front left door applications and is listed with 2-button door window switch configurations with trim plate notes where specified. This part cross-references Standard Ignition DS-1473 for the same application.

Use Dorman 49242 when you need a replacement that follows the original switch layout and electrical connection style without modifying the vehicle harness. The part number 49242 is a practical choice for restoring driver-side window operation on older GM platforms.

What It Can Help Fix

• Inoperative power window switch on the front left door
• Intermittent window response when pressing the switch
• Broken, worn, or sticking original switch contacts
• Damaged switch housing or worn chrome finish
• Loss of driver-side window control on listed GM vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the vehicle uses a front left, 2-button door window switch with trim plate where noted.
• Confirm connector style and terminal layout before installation.
• Plug-and-play design supports direct replacement on listed applications.
• No instruction manual, mounting hardware, or wiring harness is included.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this switch to match the original equipment appearance and function while supporting durable everyday use. For fitment-specific replacement needs, confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and door position before ordering Dorman 49242.