Drivers side power window not working?

Hi,

We need to check if the motor is getting power. The motor itself or connector could be bad.

If you look below, I attached a portion of the wiring schematic for the driver's door. There are two wires that go to it. One is red with a yellow tracer, and one is red with a black tracer.

When you press the button for the window to go down, power goes through the red wire with the yellow tracer to the motor, then out to ground via the red/black wire. When you request the window up, the opposite happens. Basically, the polarity to the motor is switched causing it to run in different directions.

So, I need you to check if that is happening. Disconnect the connector. Check each wire for power. You can use a test light or voltmeter for this. Also, you can use the ground that should be provided via the wiring as I mentioned, or another known good ground.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.

Hi,

Better to ask than be wrong. LOL Yes, the wiring I attached is for the driver's side front window motor.

Let me know what you find or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

Hi,

That is why the window isn't working. There isn't enough power. Now that you have confirmed the power is an issue at the motor, we need to check it at the door switch. Follow the same wires back to the door switch and check there. If there is no power at that point, we need to check if there is a ground issue or other related electrical cause.

If you look below, I provided the diagnostics for the multiplex door control module (main driver's window switches). Take a look through them and let me know if you are comfortable performing them.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.

Hi,

No problem whatsoever. If we don't have 12v at the switch, the window won't work. Is it possible for you to check the power at the motor as well just as confirmation? Also, did you look at the chart above indicating where the issue could be based on test results?

Let me know.

Joe

Hi,

Absolutely, you can contact me when you get back.

Have a safe trip and we'll talk when you return.

Take care,

Joe

Hi Marvin, if it is getting power, the motor is the most likely suspect. Since you are getting power to both, that means the opposite is providing ground as needed. That leaves the motor.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-replace-a-electric-power-window-motor

Let me know when you get to it. I'm interested in knowing if the problem is resolved.

Take care,

Joe

I believe you can just replace the motor on this one. If that is correct, yes, just replace it.

Also, I checked through two manuals and neither provides the specific directions for your vehicle. That's why I attached the link for you.

Have a safe trip and I'll see you when you return.

Take care,

Joe

Hi,

Thank you for the update. I'm glad to know you have resolved the issue. As far as doing it again, you should be fine. Dorman usually provides good replacement parts. I've used thousands of their parts. LOL Actually, I've learned to request them.

Regardless, thanks for letting me know. Also, feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Take care of yourself,

Joe