Power Window problem with 1980
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Burning Brakes
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From: Thomasville, home of the Big Chair NC
Power Window problem with 1980
I have a problem with my 80. The window motor on the drivers side quit.
To make a long story short, I have an intermittent (sp) power problem.
I have power to the motor sometimes and sometimes not.
I also noticed the problem on the right side.
After checking the motor, and using a test light, I know it is not the motor. Isn't there a relay or something on this car under the brake console?
Before I go buying switches, maybe the relay is going bad.
Any suggestions???
To make a long story short, I have an intermittent (sp) power problem.
I have power to the motor sometimes and sometimes not.
I also noticed the problem on the right side.
After checking the motor, and using a test light, I know it is not the motor. Isn't there a relay or something on this car under the brake console?
Before I go buying switches, maybe the relay is going bad.
Any suggestions???
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: penngrove ca
On 76 the PW relay is behind the center gauge cluster behind the radio. You may want to use an ohm meter to check switch's and wires. My 76 has a 3 prong switch. Center is power in (I think). I put 1 lead in center then other lead went in top prong and activated switch then reversed other lead and checked down.
You seem to be on the right track with the relay since you have problems with both windows. When you get to the relay you should be able to check the wiring up to the relay as well. I believe the relay grounds to the frame by the housing, you may just have a poor gound.
You seem to be on the right track with the relay since you have problems with both windows. When you get to the relay you should be able to check the wiring up to the relay as well. I believe the relay grounds to the frame by the housing, you may just have a poor gound.
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Drifting
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From: Castle Hills Texas
I can't find anything on a Power Window Relay anywhere for a 1980, only this:
http://www.corvetteparts.com/details/iid/25205701.htm
If there is a relay, maybe it is close to that??
http://www.corvetteparts.com/details/iid/25205701.htm
If there is a relay, maybe it is close to that??
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Thomasville, home of the Big Chair NC
I was looking in a vendors catalog and it listed one.
Maybe I will call them and see what they are talking about.
I cant believe Im the only one that has run into this problem, but thats how it goes sometimes.
Thanks for the post!
Maybe I will call them and see what they are talking about.
I cant believe Im the only one that has run into this problem, but thats how it goes sometimes.
Thanks for the post!
Pro
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
I had issues with both windows on my '82 and new switches cured the problems. Also cleaned all the contacts on the motors and connectors. Do the auto door lock contacts while you're in there too - fixed mine.
Le Mans Master
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From: Boca Raton Florida
The 80 has no relay for the windows, 2 switches, 2 motors and a wire harness. Look for rhe door ground wire (black) conected to the inside door handle, it goes thru the door hinge area and connects to the bird cage frame probably thru a connector. It is actually undersized for the job and at near 30 years old the contacts are likely bad. Same thing for the connector on the window motor and on the switch contacts. A lot of the time flakey windows is the switch, they get full of junk and get intermittent. Sometimes part of the problem is the window rollers and tracks are full of hard antique grease too.
here is a schematic
here is a schematic
Last edited by SIXFOOTER; Feb 6, 2009 at 04:37 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Thomasville, home of the Big Chair NC
Thanks,
I really appreciate your time in doing this for me.
I have the motor out and am cleaning all of the old grease out of the gear set up.
Also, I am replacing both of the switches.
Again, thanks for the diagram too!
I really appreciate your time in doing this for me.
I have the motor out and am cleaning all of the old grease out of the gear set up.
Also, I am replacing both of the switches.
Again, thanks for the diagram too!
This was the simple fix on my 80.
