76 Eelectric Windows
Oct 3, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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76 Eelectric Windows
The electric windows on my 76 recently quit working when the ignition is in the start position or the motor is running.
However, they do work in the "ACC" position. This is the reverse of how they are supposed to work.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Oct 3, 2007 | 10:47 AM
Le Mans Master
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They should work in ACC or RUN. Take a look at youe ignition switch, its on the steering column behind the dash, might be full of dirt or coming apart
Oct 3, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Now They Are Working Intermittenly On Both Run And Acc And I Have'nt Done Anything Yet!
Oct 3, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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both windows?
i'd start tracing down the source wiring for loose connections. starting with the easy to access first . . .
Oct 3, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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I would take a look at the Ign switch, thats where it crosses up. The switch is a slide type and they come apart and get crud in them
Oct 3, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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BOBCAT1
The electric windows on my 76 recently quit working when the ignition is in the start position or the motor is running.
However, they do work in the "ACC" position. This is the reverse of how they are supposed to work.
Any ideas?
Thanks
There's a relay that is mounted under the center console in front of the shifter... sorta under the radio. I'm not sure but I guess that could be a possibility. Maybe DWncchs will chime in, he helped me out on some f my window issues...
Oct 4, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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It could possibly be a bad ground
as for the relay under the radio it usually works or it doesn't
Andrew
Oct 5, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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