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08-01-2008, 09:05 PM
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Today for no reason my drivers side window got stuck in the down position. While trying to fix that the battery died. Could replacing the battery fix the problem with the window. (passenger window, locks, and mirrors all worked) Thanks in advance for the help
08-01-2008, 09:50 PM
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Did the battery die, or just run down? A few hours on a charger, or a test by one of the local parts stores may help decide that.
Assuming you have power windows, and aren't just yanking our chain - :-)
If the window was stuck with the window motor still engaged - yes, could see where that could run a battery down - would also suspect motor damage. Those motors are meant for periodic, not continuous duty.
Suggest to fix one problem at a time - get the battery up to snuff, then check the status of the window motors.
Assuming you have power windows, and aren't just yanking our chain - :-)
If the window was stuck with the window motor still engaged - yes, could see where that could run a battery down - would also suspect motor damage. Those motors are meant for periodic, not continuous duty.
Suggest to fix one problem at a time - get the battery up to snuff, then check the status of the window motors.
08-02-2008, 10:11 AM
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This sounds like a bad motor relay. electric window lifts are really nice but years down the road they can be a real pain as parts start to wear out.
08-02-2008, 12:58 PM
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I took the battery to PepBoys today and they tested it and said that it was bad. I bought and installed a new battery the truck starts and all the electronics work except the drivers side window. What should i check now?
08-02-2008, 02:29 PM
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Suggest to verify pretty quick whether the motor is still engaged - or will have another dead battery. Perhaps find the fuse and pull it, checking if you can hear the motor engage or not - trying to determine whether the motor won't engage at all, or stays engaged in the downward direction.
As to the cause - thoughts are a failed motor, failed switch or relay, or open/shorted wiring. The switch would likely be the easiest to check, not sure where the relay is located, and the motor will require pulling the door trim off.
Another thought is a blown fuse, something to check for thoroughness, but not real likely since the passenger side works. As to a wiring problem, pretty much stuck with a divide-and-conquer approach.
Good luck, and keep us posted on what you find.
As to the cause - thoughts are a failed motor, failed switch or relay, or open/shorted wiring. The switch would likely be the easiest to check, not sure where the relay is located, and the motor will require pulling the door trim off.
Another thought is a blown fuse, something to check for thoroughness, but not real likely since the passenger side works. As to a wiring problem, pretty much stuck with a divide-and-conquer approach.
Good luck, and keep us posted on what you find.
08-02-2008, 03:01 PM
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A quick check to see if the motor is drawing current is to turn the dome light on and hit the switch for that window lift, if the dome light dims when you hit the switch that shows the motor is drawing power, it it doesn't then you have a bad switch, fuse, relay, etc. I would take the door panel off and see if the lift mechanism is jammed, or the window is stuck in the track. The best lubrication' for the mechanical parts is water resistant synthetic wheel bearing grease for boat trailers. Here is an example: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/gwr.aspx
