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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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Window went down but will not go up. there is power getting to the motors. I thought it was odd that both would stop working at the same time. any ideas
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Sounds like a fuse but the C3 group might have a better idea.
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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The power or voltage must make a round trip. Must have a ground to complete the circuit. Have you looked into this?
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by caseybandy7777
Window went down but will not go up. there is power getting to the motors. I thought it was odd that both would stop working at the same time. any ideas
check:

1. if weather stips force glass to prevent up movement
2. check switches condition
3. check wiring and for loose grounds
4. check for loose connections
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