Power Window Switch Failure
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 924
Likes: 0
From: Macedon NY
Power Window Switch Failure
Had a problem with the driver's side power window switch the other day. Was working OK then wouldn't operate the window anymore. Pressed the switch quite a few times and then it started working again and has worked since.
Seems like a switch problem, but has anybody run into this before and if so, what was the cause and the fix?
Just hate to get caught in the rain someday w/ the windows down!
Seems like a switch problem, but has anybody run into this before and if so, what was the cause and the fix?
Just hate to get caught in the rain someday w/ the windows down!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,847
Likes: 794
From: Longview Texas
I have not heard of many people actually having switch failures.
You could always buy a used switch and see if that fixes the problem. They are pretty expensive at full price for a new switch, but I have seen some sell for $20 or less at auction sites.
If just the window is not working, then most likely it is not a switch problem.
It is common for window motors to just stick, and start working again.
I recommend you try bumping the window down 1/16 inch or so to unload the motor and drive mechanism, then see if the problem happens again.
The good news is most of the time they stick in the up position, and if you get them to work, they will usually go back up, unless there is obviously something wrong with the drive cables or gears.
Did your window quit working in the up position or down?
You could always buy a used switch and see if that fixes the problem. They are pretty expensive at full price for a new switch, but I have seen some sell for $20 or less at auction sites.
If just the window is not working, then most likely it is not a switch problem.
It is common for window motors to just stick, and start working again.
I recommend you try bumping the window down 1/16 inch or so to unload the motor and drive mechanism, then see if the problem happens again.
The good news is most of the time they stick in the up position, and if you get them to work, they will usually go back up, unless there is obviously something wrong with the drive cables or gears.
Did your window quit working in the up position or down?
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; May 27, 2009 at 01:51 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 5
From: Stark County Ohio
Lots of threads on the subject. Could be the switch, door module (specifically the relay in the door module), window motor, or regulator assembly. Could also be the wiring in the door hinge area, etc.
Can you hear the relay clicking when you work the switch?
Below are a couple of links to possible solutions. You will have to search for others.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1606865
http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm
Can you hear the relay clicking when you work the switch?
Below are a couple of links to possible solutions. You will have to search for others.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1606865
http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 924
Likes: 0
From: Macedon NY
I have not heard of many people actually having switch failures.
You could always buy a used switch and see if that fixes the problem. They are pretty expensive at full price for a new switch, but I have seen some sell for $20 or less at auction sites.
If just the window is not working, then most likely it is not a switch problem.
It is common for window motors to just stick, and start working again.
I recommend you try bumping the window down 1/16 inch or so to unload the motor and drive mechanism, then see if the problem happens again.
The good news is most of the time they stick in the up position, and if you get them to work, they will usually go back up, unless there is obviously something wrong with the drive cables or gears.
Did your window quit working in the up position or down?
You could always buy a used switch and see if that fixes the problem. They are pretty expensive at full price for a new switch, but I have seen some sell for $20 or less at auction sites.
If just the window is not working, then most likely it is not a switch problem.
It is common for window motors to just stick, and start working again.
I recommend you try bumping the window down 1/16 inch or so to unload the motor and drive mechanism, then see if the problem happens again.
The good news is most of the time they stick in the up position, and if you get them to work, they will usually go back up, unless there is obviously something wrong with the drive cables or gears.
Did your window quit working in the up position or down?
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 924
Likes: 0
From: Macedon NY
Lots of threads on the subject. Could be the switch, door module (specifically the relay in the door module), window motor, or regulator assembly. Could also be the wiring in the door hinge area, etc.
Can you hear the relay clicking when you work the switch?
Below are a couple of links to possible solutions. You will have to search for others.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1606865
http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm
Can you hear the relay clicking when you work the switch?
Below are a couple of links to possible solutions. You will have to search for others.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1606865
http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm
Just tried it again and now it's working normally. Will yank door panels off and lub tracks, etc.
Been working for 10 years. Guess we all need lubing once in a while, hey?
Thanks for all the info!
