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Digikey electronics have a good inventory of parts. I would replace the switch. Since it only breaks contact, the rest is still working. To get the board, you would have to contact the manufacturer. And the way they change things, in six months your component is obsolete.
Important: When removing a door trim panel or switch plate, disconnect the negative battery terminal. This will eliminate the possibility of shorting out the switch if you use a screwdriver, an awl, or other metal object in order to remove the switch from the harness.
Remove the window regulator handle, if equipped. (manual windows only) Remove the front door warning reflector. Remove the door panel screw (1) through the hole in the door warning reflector opening. Use a flat bladed tool in order to remove the rear deck release switch bezel. Disconnect the rear deck release switch. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the lower switch bezel trim screw access cover. Remove the lower switch bezel trim screws. Remove the lower switch bezel trim panel. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the front door switch bezel upward. Disconnect: Power door lock switch connector, if equipped. Power window switch connector, if equipped. Power mirror switch connector, if equipped (left side only). Gently disengage the front door trim retaining clips and remove the door trim panel from the door.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Important:When removing a
door trim panel or switch plate, disconnect the negative battery terminal. This will
eliminate the possibility of shorting out the switch if you use a screwdriver,
an awl, or other metal object in order to remove the switch from the
harness.
Remove the window regulator handle, if equipped.
Remove the front door warning reflector.
Remove the door panel screw (1) through the hole in the door warning
reflector opening.
Use a flat bladed tool in order to remove the rear deck release switch
bezel.
Disconnect the rear deck release switch.
Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the lower switch bezel trim screw
access cover.
Remove the lower switch bezel trim screws.
Remove the lower switch bezel
Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the front door switch bezel upward.
Disconnect:
Gently disengage the front door trim retaining clips and remove the door trim
panel from the door.
Installation Procedure
Install the front door trim panel to the door. Ensure that the retainers are locked into place.
Connect the rear deck release connector.
Install the rear deck release switch bezel. Press the bezel firmly into
place.
Even if you bypassed the switch, your steering would remain locked. In order to determine what is wrong with it, (other than the obvious) It will need to be taken apart. You will need a manual (such as Haynes, chilton etc) in order to do this safely and correctly.
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