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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Windows won't go down?

I have a problem. My passenger side and two rear windows won't go down. They're not stuck, it feels like there is no power getting to them. I have no clue where to look. Please help!

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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Um.

have you checked the window lock?

/dodges

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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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check fuses? switch connections
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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i would have to say make sure ur window lock ant on! then i would check fuses for sure! gl
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Just remove the door panel , disconnect the window switch from the harness that goes to window regulator and test it.

if it goes up or down the motors are good the switch is bad.

Are u trying with the driver side one if so do that and if the motors work then you ds switch is no good
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by scorke
Um.

have you checked the window lock?

/dodges

Scorke
+1. check this before you take anything apart!!!!!!
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Just remove the door panel , disconnect the window switch from the harness that goes to window regulator and test it.

if it goes up or down the motors are good the switch is bad.

Are u trying with the driver side one if so do that and if the motors work then you ds switch is no good
not the 1st thing i would do, check the easy things first. fuses, window lock switch. see if the other buttons work for the windows.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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The window locks are not on haha I've checked that. They won't work from the driver door or the door itself. I will check fuses and then I guess test the motors individually and let everyone know whats going on. Thank you guys!
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by wevo1985
not the 1st thing i would do, check the easy things first. fuses, window lock switch. see if the other buttons work for the windows.
i agree
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Ok, i had a similar problem with my car a few months back except all my windows stop rolling up about an inch from the full closed position. took it to my buddy who is a master tech for mitsu here. after looking for a few minutes, figures out that a ground went bad on the inside of my car DIRECTLY to the left of the clutch pedal. has about 3-5 grounds under one bolt if i remember correctly. just find new grounds for those wires and you should be good as new if its the same problem.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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If it's not the ground issue as posted above it's more than likely your driver's side switch panel or wiring in between.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:06 AM
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Yeah, i didn't think of that. Main Window Switches go out a lot(in fords and mazdas).
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by wevo1985
not the 1st thing i would do, check the easy things first. fuses, window lock switch. see if the other buttons work for the windows.
Well, I say that because checking the window lock and fuses is the first step and is the most common ,so I assumed he did that already.

The op didnt say he checked the super easy stuff. Of course check the easy then move to the hard , but I gave him a run down on what to do so he should get an answer soon.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Could be one of 3 things: Wiring connectors are loose or corroded, the main window switch is bad, or the ETACS-ECU is bad. I doubt all 3 motors went bad at once.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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I am willing to bet the cause is a bad ground or fuse.
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