Driver window won't come down
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Driver window won't come down
Drove my 1999 Vette today and noticed the driver window won't come down. I hear a click when I press the switch, but don't hear the motor engaging. The click I hear is just one click each time I press up or down on the switch. Sounds like the switch is working and maybe the motor just stopped? Has been working fine and has been going up and down normally. I drive this once a week or so. Any tips on where to start trouble shooting? Passenger side works fine. Have not checked fuses, as I figured both would be on the same fuse?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Rochester MN
If you can get a volt meter on the wires to the motor you know if it's the relay or the motor..
I think there have been problems (cold solder joints) with the relay located on the door control module.
Do a search and there should be others who have fixed this problem
I think there have been problems (cold solder joints) with the relay located on the door control module.
Do a search and there should be others who have fixed this problem
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
Its usually one of two things, the relay in the door control module or the motor has developed a problem in one of the windings. As suggested already, pull the door panel off and use a meter to verify if you are getting power to the motor connector. If you are, then you've got a bad motor. Now, just in case is a case of corrosion on that motor winding/armature, try using a small hammer or other object to rap on the motor while pushing the down button. Yes, its inside of the door area meaning the hammer or whatever must be small enough to get inside that area.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Farmington CT
Cruise-In VII Veteran
there's a really bad *** post on fixing the motor in the window reg. assy
saw it here last week IIRC
no clickie, window reg as posted above
USE THOSE WINDOWS!!! this is the norm on most GM vehicles across the board
saw it here last week IIRC
no clickie, window reg as posted above
USE THOSE WINDOWS!!! this is the norm on most GM vehicles across the board
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: ann arbor michigan
There was a thread a few years ago about this problem. The solution was to wack the inside door panel with a rubber mallet. Thread tells you where to hit the door. Worked for me. Force required won't damage the door plastic or leave any marks. Sounds Rube Goldberg - but it works.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Wilmington NC
My pass. side window wouldn't work one day, so while driving i kept bumping the switch (down) and finally it worked,and been ok since (knock on wood).. I think they may stick from lack of use..So I try to use alittle more,,(up and down)... hope this helps...
