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1996 Suzuki Sidekick Repair Question


Topics covered: Door, Window, Wiring.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on January 13, 2012

Driver window only goes down, doesn't go up.

I've had the wiring reversed once so that pressing the button down makes it go up, then I had it wired back to normal and the guy at the shop told me I needed to go to a parts sale and replace my button unit. I did just that but the window still only goes down, it won't go up -- so I'm starting to think this wasn't a problem with the unit to begin with.

The motor is probably OK since the window goes down easily and reversing the wires made it go up, so I'm thinking it's a wiring problem. But if it's not the driver-side button unit, then what could it be?
Avatar Asked by throstur

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Replied on January 13, 2012

If you reversed the wires and the widow would go up but not down it still sounds like the switch to me. Try borrowing the passenger switch and see what it does just to rule out the switch for good.

Tiny Answered by ProAutoTech (expert)
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Replied on January 13, 2012

I concur with 2carpros

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 13, 2012

The passenger switch only has one button (window up/down) but the drivers switch has driver window, passenger window and the lock buttons, will I have to take precautions or do any specific placement, or is there a particular passenger door that is most suitable (is there a difference in taking from drivers side rear door and passenger side front door?)

In the meanwhile as I wait for your answer I will jimmy the switches out of the doors, thanks.

Tiny Response from throstur
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Replied on January 13, 2012

Just make sure you're only connecting the right switch. If the plugs are different, you may need to make makeshift jumper wires for the test.

Tiny Answered by ProAutoTech (expert)
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Replied on January 13, 2012

Well, I went out and tried and took a look at the switches. I tried plugging the passenger one to the driver door but unfortunately the driver door (as seen in picture) is a lot bigger than the passenger one. I don't have any wires or conducting tools so I was unable to emulate the test. I found it peculiar that one of the holes didn't have a wire in it but looking at the switches, they didn't have wires in that spot either.

Tiny Response from throstur
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Replied on January 13, 2012

Just a generic plug. Find some wire for the test and let me know how it goes.

Tiny Answered by ProAutoTech (expert)
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Replied on January 13, 2012

I suppose this won't go any further, I've already ransacked the storage area and there are no wires of any kind or any electronic device that can be disassembled available to me at this time. I'll have to call the shop on Monday.

Thanks for the support!

Tiny Response from throstur
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Replied on January 13, 2012

Speaker wire, paper clips, jumper cables and nails? Sorry I couldn't have been more help.

Tiny Answered by ProAutoTech (expert)
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