Power window switch not working

ANTONIOSOON1

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2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

Hi, I'm having issues with the power window switch on my car. The two rear windows did not work when I pressed up/down the switches (I tried pressing the main switches on driver's side, but it didn't work either); the front passenger window switch also didn't work (but when I used the main switch on driver's side, it worked). The driver's window worked well.

I have checked the window lockout switch is off, so this couldn't be the problem. When I pressed those switches, I couldn't hear any motor running.

Would it be an easy fix like a broken fuse issue or faulty wiring? I looked at the car's manual, but I couldn't find a fuse for the power windows. Or maybe the switches are faulty? Thank you very much for your advice.

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KEN L

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This sounds like it could be the switch, driver's door module or the TIPM, but to me the driver's door module or TIPM is the most likely failure, to be sure you will need to check for power at each of these which means removing the door panels on both drivers and passengers' side to check for power. If the pink wire going to the driver's door switch does not have power, it will be the TIPM which I have giving instructions to change in the diagrams below along with the window wiring diagrams. To streamline this repair, you should do a CAN scan which is easy if you follow this guide and video:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

This guide can show you how to test for power at the switches and modules. If not, power is present, follow the window wiring diagrams to see where the power comes from and replace that part.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please don't be afraid of wiring diagrams, it is just like reading a road map (back in the day) and the TIPM self learns so there is no programming required. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Sunday, May 29th, 2022 AT 3:14 PM

ANTONIOSOON1

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Hi Ken, thank you for your helpful advice. I was going to try that out but now I encountered another problem.

The driver's door wouldn't open when I unlocked the car (can't be opened both from the inside and outside). The other doors are working good, so I could get into the car from the passenger door. When I locked and unlocked the car, the locks popped up and down as normal, but the driver's door just can't be opened.

My car is the Limited model. Did I mistakenly activate some kind of safety buttons, or is it something common for this car model? I'm stuck now, I'd appreciate your help and advice. Thank you very much.

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Monday, May 30th, 2022 AT 4:24 AM

KEN L

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That does help us with the problem though because I now am almost sure the problem will be the driver door module; I would get a new or used one and install it. You may need to take the seats out to remove the driver's door panel so you can open the door manually.

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Monday, May 30th, 2022 AT 9:37 AM