Thanks, Alloro. So that metal encased unit is a circuit breaker - aha - that makes sense and so does your notion that a switch short is the probable fault. Also makes sense since of all our rain lately.... SO, a couple questions; 1) to access the door switch, must I remove the door panel or can I pry out the switch unit which also houses the window switches? 2) If I can pry it out, tool suggestions? ...Method? Where on the housing do I pry? 3) Disconnect the BATTERY NEG. beforehand?
4) Test switch with continuity tester? or just replace? or try to dry it out with my hair dryer first? 5) Any chance the problem might be in the remote unit? Thanks again for help. You are a great aid.