1980 driver power window
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1980 driver power window
All of a sudden my driver power window does not function. Did have the center console apart to fix heat/air controls but does not appear any of the wires from the window switch were dislodged. Right window still works so does not appear to be the fuse. Any ideas? All help is greatly appreciated!
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All of a sudden my driver power window does not function. Did have the center console apart to fix heat/air controls but does not appear any of the wires from the window switch were dislodged. Right window still works so does not appear to be the fuse. Any ideas? All help is greatly appreciated!
Sometimes it's the motor. You can try the switch while hitting the bottom of the door with a rubber mallet. I still have to do this occasionally after a heavy rain.
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The power window and power door lock connectors have got to be the worst design ever. It does not take much to have them unseat on the switch pins and in my opinion, only imagination holds them on even though it is a slight locking action on the pin. I would recheck the connector to ensure they are seated all the way, maybe even wiggle it a bit while trying to close the window. The door switches get corrosion on them as well and can be intermittent. They do sell re-pops of the harness if yours is a bit wonky. It could be the motor, but if worked before you pulled the center console out, it should after installation... In a perfect world. Good luck 
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Probably not you problem, but when I purchased my 73, I could not get the drivers side window to go down.
Checked everything.
One day it suddenly worked when I bumped the switch.
I found the prior owner installed the switch upside down when he re-dyed the interior.
So until I pull it apart, down is up.
Checked everything.
One day it suddenly worked when I bumped the switch.
I found the prior owner installed the switch upside down when he re-dyed the interior.
So until I pull it apart, down is up.
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If you still have it apart, flip it over and spray some contact cleaner in there. The way the switches are mounted, they get full of dust, dirt, coca cola, and anything placed on the shifter console.
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Had the same problem, found poor connections in both driver and passenger doors. I tried cleaning the connections and re-securing, but the problem returned a couple of months later. I actually replaced a connector or two (weatherpack maybe) and soldered/shrink wrapped any splices I made. It was the only way to keep the problem from returning. As mentioned, the quality of the electric wiring connector design is very questionable.
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