1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Power Window Problem

Thank you so much for the quick reply and info! I think I will order a new master switch and see if that solves the problem.

Hi! Just tried to replace the master switch, today, with a new one I bought from Amazon. It works the same as the switch I was replacing (the passenger front and rear windows still won't work). Is it possible that maybe the new master switch is defective? I am going to try replacing one of the door switches next just to make sure it isn't one of them (I really don't think it is though). If it is a short of broken wire where do I start?

Thank you for any help you can give me.

Hi! Thank you. Should I check the wiring on the driver side door only, or on the other doors also? Would the wiring be found in the rubber "boot" covering when the door is open or are there other areas you would suggest? Thank you, again.

Hi again. A more detailed description of the original problem - my apologies for not describing this better from the start. Maybe this can give you a better idea of what I should be looking for. In late February of this year, I put the front passenger power window down a little bit. I couldn't put it back up using the switch on that side, however, the master switch on the drivers side did put it back up. I didn't mess with it again because I didn't want to be stuck with a window that wouldn't go back up during bad weather. When I went to check on it, again, in mid to late May, I discovered that neither switch would work for that window plus the back passenger window also didn't work from either switch. I don't know if the back passenger window failed at the same time as the front or before or after. The master switch works both the driver side and back passenger windows just fine. The replacement switch I bought works the same. I have read that this particular brand of switch can sometimes be defective, although I would think if that was the case it would maybe work some of the other windows and not work just like the one I was trying to replace. Do you think an electronic cleaner/conductor could help? I have read that sometimes the connections on these switches don't make the correct contact because corrosion, etc. Builds up on them. Once again, thank you for all of your time and help. It is very much appreciated!

Hi! You are right about the switch - the new back passenger one didn't make any difference. I have not checked to see if there is power out from the master switch to the passenger side windows. I don't know how to go about doing that. Do I need any specific tools, etc? Also, as another possible cause, do you think it could be a bad window regulator and motor in the windows causing this. I have read that they fail a lot in this specific car.

Thank you for your help.

Thank you. I will try that.