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How To Repair / Power Windows-1 / Power Windows-2 / Power Windows-3 / Power Windows-4

Electric Power Windows

Servicing an electrical system should be performed by a certified automotive professional only!

Always wear protective safety goggles and gloves before work begins.

For those of us who have owned vehicles with manual windows and have had to draped over the passenger side trying to roll down the window to talk to a friend as you leave from the curb, power windows are a blessing. But when electric windows stop working were do you look? The window is controlled by four main parts; the window motor, the window regulator, the part that holds the window and the control switch. When you move the switch one way or the other, an electrical current is sent to the window motor forcing the window to go up or down depending on the direction of the switch. Most window control systems are powered by a thermo fuse. A thermo fuse will cut power to the window circuit if to much electrical draw is being used. This serves as a safety device and helps keep the wiring from overloading do to over usage. (READ COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING!)

Step 1 of 11. Removing door access panels

Dorr Panel

First remove all plastic access panels and screw hole covers.

Step 2 of 11. Remove Control Switch Panel

 Car Door

Pry gently to remove the switch panel, (do not break). Removing the switch panel is different in all cars. Some vehicles don't have a switch panel because it is built into the door panel.

Step 3 of 11. Disconnect electrical connector

Window Switch

After the switch panel is removed, release the connector safety and disconnect the electrical connector.

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Car Door Electrical Parts


 

Purchase Power Door Locks - The electric door lock is operated by the control switches in the drivers side or passenger side compartment.


 

Purchase Power Window Motor - Power window motors can move the window up and down. Electric window motors are a normal service item.

Common Problems

1. Window motor shorts out and stops working or works very slowly.

2. Window control switch short circuits due to excessive amperage draw.

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