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Old 11-05-2009, 08:10 PM
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Ok, so when I try putting both windows up at the same time, it blows the fuse. Assuming this is not normal, I came here to see if anyone knew what could be wrong? Any help would be great.
 
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Sounds like old motors drawing too much current.
 
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Old 11-06-2009, 05:06 PM
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The motors in it are pretty new. Any other ideas?
 
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:28 PM
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Could be a warped or dirty window regulators. Dirty channels that the glass runs in. Glass could be cockeyed in the regulator casing binding.

Faulty relay?
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 02:51 PM
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I'll check it out tomorrow (its in the shop atm), and let you know if thats it. If I can't get it working, is there a way to install manual windows? The power windows are so slow that it wouldnt even really make a difference :P
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 07:48 PM
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LOL. You'd have to replace the power window regulators with manual window regs. $50.00 from LMC plus cranks. Probably have to cut a hole in the interior door trim as well.
 
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Old 11-17-2009, 06:20 PM
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Probably have to cut a hole in the interior door trim as well.
That's the part I was worried about actually. It'd also leave spots where the switches were, and I like my interior looking fresh
 
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Old 11-26-2009, 06:36 AM
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Get a multimeter and check to make sure theres nothing wrong with the wiring and/or get a window motor kit from lmctruck.com. $169 for a complete kit.
 
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just roll one up at a time

i had a suburban that was the same way. some windows didnt go down at the driver side, the rear right would blow the fuse going up. i eventually found a parts truck with all manual cranks. electric is nice when it works
 
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My windows go up so slow I was afraid to try both at once thinking I'd kill the battery! ha ha I thought about manual windows to with the problems I have, and since I'll need new panels anyway it might be worth it.
 


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