Power window broken
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Racer
Joined: May 1999
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From: Long Beach CA
Power window broken
:cry My car is fighting me. :cry
My driver side power window won't go up. It went down. When I pushed up, nothing. The lights did not go dim (I have charging issues also), suggesting it wasn't even trying. I pushed down, and it went down the last 1/4 inch. Now, when I push down, the lights do go dim. So the down part is still working.
I pulled the switch out, and the red/blue/brown wires all look solid.
I think it is likely just a loose wire.
Where are the connections I need to check? Is the red one the problem, or the blue one?
Thanks,
Jim
My driver side power window won't go up. It went down. When I pushed up, nothing. The lights did not go dim (I have charging issues also), suggesting it wasn't even trying. I pushed down, and it went down the last 1/4 inch. Now, when I push down, the lights do go dim. So the down part is still working.
I pulled the switch out, and the red/blue/brown wires all look solid.
I think it is likely just a loose wire.
Where are the connections I need to check? Is the red one the problem, or the blue one?
Thanks,
Jim
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Va. Beach Virginia
Re: Power window broken (Jim 77)
I just changed my PW motor not a bad job but I would pull the door interior cover off and check for voltage at the motor. It is just a connector that is easly dissconnected. I believe that the blue is up and the brown is down and the red is the common. My problem was that the brushes were worn out on my 74 so I just bought a new motor from autozone for $45.
Good Luck
Tony
Good Luck
Tony
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Racer
Joined: May 1999
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From: Long Beach CA
Re: Power window broken (1yy07)
Problem solved! I bought some cheap seat covers, and ordered new tires. I guess my car decided this was good as now my window works again.
I am guessing that there is a shady connection in the door, but I have no plans to go digging in there unless I am either already digging or the problem returns. LOL
I am guessing that there is a shady connection in the door, but I have no plans to go digging in there unless I am either already digging or the problem returns. LOL
Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Nashville Tn. U.S.A. Tn.
Re: Power window broken (Jim 77)
Jim, had a 74 in the shop today same problem window not working turns out broken wires between door and body :eek: problem solved :cool: hope this helps! :D
