Driver side and driver side rear window
#11
Thank you LannyL81 for all your advice. So I loosen the motor and was able to pull the window up. I taped it and now I just have to wait to buy the whole assembly. I checked the motor and it turns on so I'm guessing it must be the other part that attached to the window that's not working. But of course I have to wait to have the money to buy it. But again thanks. I will post an update when I finally buy the whole assembly and put it in. One question now my driver side rear window won't go up or down either that's that mean I have to buy and replace the whole assembly too for that window.
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Tucson, Arizona
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Although not impossible for two windows to break at the same time, not very likely unless the back window is moved as often as the driver's.
I suggest looking into each window further to find-out what has failed before ordering parts. Need to verify that power is getting through the master switches to the door switches first. A bad motor will still be able to be rotated unless bearings have seized. Need to get a simple voltmeter to check for voltage at the motor connectors. Once that is known, go from there.
Just bring it over and we can work on it.
I suggest looking into each window further to find-out what has failed before ordering parts. Need to verify that power is getting through the master switches to the door switches first. A bad motor will still be able to be rotated unless bearings have seized. Need to get a simple voltmeter to check for voltage at the motor connectors. Once that is known, go from there.
Just bring it over and we can work on it.
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 436

The switch contacts are made by twisting the terminals of each switch to a stainless steel "circuit board." All it takes is a pair of needle nose pliers, a few Q Tips, 90% alcohol. You easily un-twist the switch contacts, clean the areas with the Q Tips and alcohol and then easily twist the switch contacts back IN THE SAME DIRECTION, otherwise they will break. Takes about 30 minues to clean everything. Re-install and check the operation.
I'll give your cleaning a try. Before I do, can I get a description or pic of switch contacts, unless it will be obvious when I pull the switch. Lanny or anyone?
Or, there is a china switch for $25
Not sure which way, cleaning or buying, has the best chance of avoiding having to take the door apart again.
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