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2003 Chrysler Town and Country Repair Question


Topics covered: Window, Sensor, Click.
Mileage: 146,000 miles.

Asked on July 20, 2012

Could the ambient temperature sensor and the driver's side window failure be connected somehow and how can I fix this?

I have replaced the master switch for the driver's side window and had the ambient temperature sensor replugged in a few months ago. Now, the temperature sensor is stuck at -40, so the AC doesn't work and today, my driver's side window is failing to roll up. The sensor appears to be in good condition and plugged in.
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Replied on July 20, 2012

By master switch, I apparently meant regulator. I don't know a lot about the mechanics of the power window.

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Replied on July 20, 2012

The ambient temp sensor has no window control.So you just have a problem with the drivers window?Also you just replaced the window regulator with motor to correct this problem but still doesnt work?

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Replied on July 21, 2012

I know that the sensor has no window control. However, the vehicle has both. The overhead outside temperature reading is stuck at -40, so the computer thinks it is cold outside and the air conditioner won't work. Also, my power window doesn't work. I got it repaired a couple of months ago and it worked great. Yesterday, I rolled it down (since it's hot and the AC doesn't work) and when I tried to roll it up, nothing happened. I was wondering if these two things could be somehow related since they happened within a day or two of each other and if there were repair ideas I haven't thought of. So far, I'm thinking I am going to need to replace the sensor and the door switch. Thanks.

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Replied on July 22, 2012

Doesnt sound related i dont know how they could be.Try this work the window switch with your ear on the door panel.See if you can hear the window motor click when operating the switch.

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Replied on July 22, 2012

Okay. Thanks. I thought it would be a long shot to have the two connected, but never hurts to ask. I can't hear any thing other than the clicking of the switch when I try it. I did notice that it clicks twice in the middle, whereas the other switch clicks only once.

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Replied on July 23, 2012

Your going to have to trace the power to see if its wiring switch or the motor itself.Could just be a bad window motor not uncommon.

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Replied on July 25, 2012

Okay. Thank you!

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