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Fitment on a used window switch varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
Yes, the RX-8 was fitted with electric windows and window switches as standard across the range for its entire production run from 2003 to 2012. This applies to all variants regardless of engine specification or trim level, so you will find window switches on every RX-8 you come across.
The RX-8 received a significant facelift in 2009 which brought interior revisions, and the window switch units and surrounding trim panels may differ between the pre-facelift (2003–2008) and facelift (2009–2012) cars. We would not assume a pre-facelift switch drops straight into a facelift car — confirm with the breaker that the part is from the correct generation against your registration before buying.
The RX-8 is a four-door car in a conventional sense, though its rear doors are rear-hinged suicide doors that cannot open independently of the fronts — all four doors carry window switches. The front door switches and rear door switches are different parts, so make sure you specify which door position you need when contacting a breaker.
Yes, side matters — the nearside (NS, passenger left) and offside (OS, driver right) front door switches are not the same part, as the driver's switch typically incorporates master controls for all windows. Always tell the breaker which side you need, quoting NS or OS, to make sure you receive the correct unit.
The RX-8 was sold in various trim and power levels in the UK — including the 192, 231, and later R3 — but trim level does not affect window switch fitment in the way that generation or door position does. You may find minor cosmetic differences in finish or surround colour between trim levels, but the key variables to confirm with the breaker are the generation (pre-facelift 2003–2008 or facelift 2009–2012), the door position, and which side NS or OS you need.
A 2007 car is pre-facelift and a 2010 car is facelift, meaning they sit either side of the 2009 model-year revision which brought interior changes to the RX-8. There is a real risk the switch units differ between these two periods, so you should confirm with the breaker — quoting your registration — that the part they have is the correct one for your specific car before committing to a purchase.