Power window problem in '79
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Cruising
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Hickory North Carolina
Power window problem in '79
The power windows have been working fine, except for the motors being a little weak due to age. Yesterday I went to lunch and when I started the car back up to go, the driver side window wouldn't work. It was just all of a sudden. I'm thinking it's an electrical issue rather than the window motor itself because when I hit the switch I don't hear anything happening. I had another sudden electrical issue last winter when the headlights wouldn't turn on after I came out of the store. It's summer and I MUST get that window down if I'm to drive it anytime soon. 
What's up with this and how to I fix it??? Thanks all!
What's up with this and how to I fix it??? Thanks all!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Matthews North Carolina
Hey, this happened in my 80. I started with replacing the power window switches- no luck. After then replacing the power window motor, still not working, I finally solved the problem. A broken wire in the door jam. I spliced it together and have had no problems since.
Hope this helps. Rs
Hope this helps. Rs
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Cruising
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Hickory North Carolina
Yeah, the other window is still working just fine. Maybe you're right. The wiring maybe came loose when I shut the door. I've never taken the panel off of the door and gotten in there before, but the guy I got it from has. He converted the power locks to manual. It may be a while before i can poke around and see what's up. Say, has anyone converted the power windows to manual?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2011
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This just happened to me the other day in my 82. I ended up removing the the door panel and it was a loose window plug that plugs into the motor. I ended up crimping down on the termial to make it tight and lubed it with electrical grease. Good to go. Good luck.
