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cochino12 · 08-21-2007, 03:46 PM

The power windows are stuck (down of course) in my '83 and I cant figure out why. Power locks still work and all the fuses are good, any ideas what I might be able to do to get them working? I'm going to pull the panel and run a quick jumper to see if the motor works and at least get them rolled up for now, thanks for any tips

Adam

jchav62 · 08-21-2007, 03:50 PM

Both of them? Mine stopped working one time on the driver's side only. I hit the door panel (out of anger) and it started working again. That was a cheap fix! Sounds like you might have a loose wire on one of the switches...

knightlife · 08-21-2007, 03:59 PM

its either:
a.) loose wire
b.) dead motor

either way are easy fixes...

bigblock73 · 08-21-2007, 04:14 PM

Correct me if I am wrong, but don't the windows run thru a junction block (of some sort), up under the dash? Perhaps that is bad (especially if BOTH windows quit working)? Look under the dash, possibly near the center somewhere...I remember 75 stepside telling me about this a while back...

Walts_restoration · 08-21-2007, 04:28 PM

Hit the door or slam it hard, happens in my camaro, i guess a loose connection

cochino12 · 08-22-2007, 07:08 PM

So I ran a jumper from from an 18v drill battery to the motor while the switch was connected and it shorts out. I disconnect the switch and hook up the wire and the motor rolls up/down fine. Did the same on the passenger side and it worked great whether the switch was plugged in or not? I had another switch laying around and tried it and same thing. Maybe both switches are bad?

Eyegore · 08-23-2007, 12:23 AM

Corroide connections perhaps? That is where i would start looking, get some contact cleaner at Radio Shack.

08-21-2007, 03:46 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Power windows stopped working, ideas? The power windows are stuck (down of course) in my '83 and I cant figure out why. Power locks still work and all the fuses are good, any ideas what I might be able to do to get them working? I'm going to pull the panel and run a quick jumper to see if the motor works and at least get them rolled up for now, thanks for any tips Adam __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-21-2007, 03:50 PM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Power windows stopped working, ideas? Both of them? Mine stopped working one time on the driver's side only. I hit the door panel (out of anger) and it started working again. That was a cheap fix! Sounds like you might have a loose wire on one of the switches... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-21-2007, 03:59 PM	#3
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Power windows stopped working, ideas? its either: a.) loose wire b.) dead motor either way are easy fixes... __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

08-21-2007, 04:14 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Power windows stopped working, ideas? Correct me if I am wrong, but don't the windows run thru a junction block (of some sort), up under the dash? Perhaps that is bad (especially if BOTH windows quit working)? Look under the dash, possibly near the center somewhere...I remember 75 stepside telling me about this a while back... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 08-21-2007 at 04:29 PM.

08-21-2007, 04:28 PM	#5
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Power windows stopped working, ideas? Hit the door or slam it hard, happens in my camaro, i guess a loose connection __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

08-22-2007, 07:08 PM	#6
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Power windows stopped working, ideas? So I ran a jumper from from an 18v drill battery to the motor while the switch was connected and it shorts out. I disconnect the switch and hook up the wire and the motor rolls up/down fine. Did the same on the passenger side and it worked great whether the switch was plugged in or not? I had another switch laying around and tried it and same thing. Maybe both switches are bad? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-23-2007, 12:23 AM	#7
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Power windows stopped working, ideas? Corroide connections perhaps? That is where i would start looking, get some contact cleaner at Radio Shack. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454



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