Connect

Car Pictures

Shopping

Classifieds

News & Articles

Car Forums

Automotive Links

(Bookmark CarJunky)

	Auto Repair Home	SEARCH POSTS	WHO'S ONLINE	LOG IN

Automotive Repair Car Troubleshooting Topics   Car Troubleshooting   Engine Troubleshooting   Engine Fault Codes   Electrical and Wiring   Transmission Problems Car Repair Topics   Car Making Noises   Car Stereo Repair   Heating or AC Issues   Motorcycles and ATVs   Tricks of the Trade   Truck Repair Advice Site Options:      Login   Sign up here! Latest Forum Post     Car idles funny but doesn't throw codes 2006 Hyundai Elantra Engine size: 2.0L m...   Rear brake retaining clips 2015 Toyota Camry. I bought Import Direc...   Sanded rotors (deep scratches) I'm new to the forum and I have a couple...   2010 Mazda 3 Electrical Going On and Off while driving I drive a 2010 Mazda 3. It's always been...   Code P0193 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 2004 Ford E-350 Super Duty Ext Cargo Van...   speedometer wild deflections; sometime pump gas 1999 Gmc Savana, rwd, 5.7 (I think) v8 ...   Car stalling problem My 2013 hyundai started losing power whe...   2018 Kia soul. Knocking while accelerating. Hello, my 2018 Kia soul started making t...     2005 Buick Lesabre surging My 2005 Buick Lesabre runs good & th... Misfire on coil E I am new to this forum. I haven't figure...

Power Window Not Working Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical thedude3213 New User Aug 23, 2008, 4:32 PM Post #1 of 6 (1534 views) Power Window Not Working Sign In So today I went to roll the front driver side power window down in my 1998 Toyota RAV4 4door. It would not move I tried the other three and they all work from the driver controls but the front driver window does not work. In the manual it says there all on the same fuse so if the others work it must not be the fuse, right? Whats wrong, is it time to replace the motor for the window or could it be some thing else? Jeff Norfolk Enthusiast Aug 23, 2008, 5:57 PM Post #2 of 6 (1528 views) Re: Power Window Not Working Sign In It is either the switch or the motor. can you hear the motor running when you try to make the window go down? Jeff Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 24, 2008, 2:58 AM Post #3 of 6 (1526 views) Re: Power Window Not Working Sign In To add to Jeff's comment: A neat "tool free" test is to have key on, engine off (test that another window works with your key selection) and look at the interior dome light while requesting "up" and then "down" -- light may or may not flicker/dim a smidge with request. Note that it does when a working window moves. If it flickers both ways the motor is highly suspect and if nothing wiring or switch more likely. If you actually hear motor running then a mechanical fault is indicated, T thedude3213 New User Aug 24, 2008, 6:49 PM Post #4 of 6 (1519 views) Re: Power Window Not Working Sign In If you put your ear down by the switch you can hear a slight click after you push the button down. But you cant hear the motor. (This post was edited by thedude3213 on Aug 24, 2008, 6:51 PM) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 25, 2008, 8:06 AM Post #5 of 6 (1514 views) Re: Power Window Not Working Sign In Just hearing the switch is a fair sign but it needs to be known if current passes thru it as directed. Typical two wire DC motors are alternating polarity by the switch for motor to turn either way. IE: wire that shows pos in one selection will be neg in the opposite for "up" or "down" request, T thedude3213 New User Aug 26, 2008, 3:06 PM Post #6 of 6 (1495 views) Re: Power Window Not Working Sign In Hey well yesterday I tried the window going to get some fast food and it worked. Can you believe it? maybe some things loose or well it says in the manual that it should work with the key to the on position but wen I was messing with it the first day the engine was off so maybe it has to do with something with the driver window only works with the engine running. I knew I should have waited longer before coming here but I thought I would get ahead. Thanks Thanks Thanks   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (options)

Privacy Sitemap