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Next problem, my driver window will not roll down. WTF? How much will that cost me?

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Old 08-01-2004, 05:22 PM
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Next problem, my driver window will not roll down. WTF? How much will that cost me?
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Default Re: Next problem, my driver window will not roll down. WTF? How much will that cost me?

you might want to diy your window problem. taking the door panel off and looking at the problem really isnt hard
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I was told it might just be the electric motor sticking or a dead spot. ??
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Default Can you hear the switch click?

The window switches go bad all the time..

If it seems fine, check for power at the motor.

Are you capable of taking the door panel off?
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I'm sure there's a tech file. Maybe I will check it out myself first
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Default When you push the switch up or down...

Does it click like the rest do?

If not, youll need a new switch -about 30 bucks.

If it does, youll wana pull the panel off and its simple. There are two phillips head screws at the two top ends of the door panel that can be seen witht the door open. Then, if you look at the inner portion of the handle you use to shut the door, theres another screw towards the front of the car. After that crew is out, the inside bezel will slide out from the bottom to reveal the last two screws. Once theyre out slowly pull the panel straight up and over the rod. Dont pull it all the way off yet as the switches and speakers are still connected. Follow the cable that goes to the top off the panel, its for the door lock, itll pop right out of the holder and you can bend the hook right out of the holster.

Then youll wana unhook the wires for the speaker and switches. Once you get it off, you can plug in the switch for the window and click it to see if your getting power to the window motor. If you dont want to poke the lines themselves, pull the harness right off of the window motor and plug right into there with a multimeter/voltmeter to check for voltage.

If you get voltage, you *may* need a new motor. If not, check the fuses and lines from the fuse block for shortages.
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