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Low87 · 08-29-2003, 10:13 AM

I've got a gremlin in my passenger side power window. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes I can roll it up using the driver's side switch, sometimes only the pass. side switch will do it. When it does roll up, it goes fast and smooth. I haven't been able to roll it up for the last few weeks. The driver's side switch does nothing, but if I hold the pass. side switch down long enough it kills the engine! What do I need to check to fix this? All the wiring in the door appears to be okay.

LOHRTBT · 08-29-2003, 10:24 AM

Greg..I would get a replacement window switch first...that is the cheapest and might fix it.

Check your wiring too, make sure none of it is broken down or freyed.

Hey I finally got window motors!! but I think my pass side one is not good as a new one.

Low87 · 08-29-2003, 10:29 AM

The driver's side switch is fairly new, can't remember if I've replaced the pass side or not. Would the pass side switch being faulty cause the driver's side to not work?

gldevall · 08-29-2003, 10:38 AM

Change to manual! LOL

Low87 · 08-29-2003, 10:59 AM

uh, no

LOHRTBT · 08-29-2003, 11:18 AM

Im not sure if that would make it do that....but they are weird like that

Low87 · 09-04-2003, 11:31 AM

Monday both windows wouldn't roll up! After messing with it for about 30 minutes I got both to roll up (good thing, we had 15 inches of rain this week!). Now the driver side is fine and the pass side is still screwy!

apstguy · 09-04-2003, 05:40 PM

Replace the drivers side switch. My windows decided not to work and only when it felt like it or when I punched the switch

It should fix it.

Russell · 09-04-2003, 06:15 PM

I gotta completely rebuild my power windows... New motors, and switches as well as rebuild and regreace all the moving components... Not gonna be fun =S I also gotta replace and rebuild the power locks too, as well as their switches. Will be a spicy venture unless I can find some good switches and motors etc at the local junkyard...

08-29-2003, 10:13 AM	#1
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	power window problem I've got a gremlin in my passenger side power window. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes I can roll it up using the driver's side switch, sometimes only the pass. side switch will do it. When it does roll up, it goes fast and smooth. I haven't been able to roll it up for the last few weeks. The driver's side switch does nothing, but if I hold the pass. side switch down long enough it kills the engine! What do I need to check to fix this? All the wiring in the door appears to be okay. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

08-29-2003, 10:24 AM	#2
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Greg..I would get a replacement window switch first...that is the cheapest and might fix it. Check your wiring too, make sure none of it is broken down or freyed. Hey I finally got window motors!! but I think my pass side one is not good as a new one. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-29-2003, 10:29 AM	#3
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	The driver's side switch is fairly new, can't remember if I've replaced the pass side or not. Would the pass side switch being faulty cause the driver's side to not work? __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

08-29-2003, 10:38 AM	#4
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Change to manual! LOL __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

08-29-2003, 10:59 AM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	uh, no __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

08-29-2003, 11:18 AM	#6
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Im not sure if that would make it do that....but they are weird like that __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

09-04-2003, 11:31 AM	#7
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Monday both windows wouldn't roll up! After messing with it for about 30 minutes I got both to roll up (good thing, we had 15 inches of rain this week!). Now the driver side is fine and the pass side is still screwy! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

09-04-2003, 05:40 PM	#8
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Replace the drivers side switch. My windows decided not to work and only when it felt like it or when I punched the switch It should fix it. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

09-04-2003, 06:15 PM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I gotta completely rebuild my power windows... New motors, and switches as well as rebuild and regreace all the moving components... Not gonna be fun =S I also gotta replace and rebuild the power locks too, as well as their switches. Will be a spicy venture unless I can find some good switches and motors etc at the local junkyard... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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