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Old Apr 23, 2022 | 09:34 AM
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Been having problems intermittently with the electric power door locks and power windows...Started off replacing the Drivers side window Up/Down buttons waiting for them to come in to see if it fixes my pass side window not going up/down
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The passenger side will unlock via Key Fob but I've gotta press the button a few times in a row...Battery is new in truck and key fob...The drivers side lock doesn't respond to the key fob or button on door panel...Button on drivers side door panel i hear the actuator trying in the PS door but it doesnt move the mech up or down.

TLDR: How does the key fob make the PS door lock/unlock, but the button on DS door panel wont do it ? LOL Im perplexed
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 01:22 AM
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The locks not working may be due to failing solenoids, but can also simply be caused by binding of the mechanism. When it's uber cold out, one if mine will become very sluggish.
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 06:31 AM
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is your windshield leaking? I believe all those functions go through the GEM, but first test to see if you have 12V at the connectors when you push the switch
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
The locks not working may be due to failing solenoids, but can also simply be caused by binding of the mechanism. When it's uber cold out, one if mine will become very sluggish.
is there a way to lube the mechs?
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by djfllmn
is your windshield leaking? I believe all those functions go through the GEM, but first test to see if you have 12V at the connectors when you push the switch
nope no leaks. What’s geM some type of module?
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I have one small potential tidbit.
If the pass door fails, it can be because of an overworked driver's side. They are daisy-chained. Fix is fix, reconnect a lose connector at the switch, or smack the door panel from the inside. MIGHT be a clue. Will be listening. DAMN, these modern 10th Gens!!! 😄

Originally Posted by dylanhlaughatyoazz
Been having problems intermittently with the electric power door locks and power windows...Started off replacing the Drivers side window Up/Down buttons waiting for them to come in to see if it fixes my pass side window not going up/down
any ideas?

The passenger side will unlock via Key Fob but I've gotta press the button a few times in a row...Battery is new in truck and key fob...The drivers side lock doesn't respond to the key fob or button on door panel...Button on drivers side door panel i hear the actuator trying in the PS door but it doesnt move the mech up or down.

TLDR: How does the key fob make the PS door lock/unlock, but the button on DS door panel wont do it ? LOL Im perplexed
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BillSF9c
I have one small potential tidbit.
If the pass door fails, it can be because of an overworked driver's side. They are daisy-chained. Fix is fix, reconnect a lose connector at the switch, or smack the door panel from the inside. MIGHT be a clue. Will be listening. DAMN, these modern 10th Gens!!! 😄
Man... I threw a new DS window switch in and my PS window rolls down now... I love this truck
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
The locks not working may be due to failing solenoids, but can also simply be caused by binding of the mechanism. When it's uber cold out, one if mine will become very sluggish.
Ohio, Thanks i think it is the solenoids
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Originally Posted by dylanhlaughatyoazz
Man... I threw a new DS window switch in and my PS window rolls down now... I love this truck
A) May have been just a lose connection.
B) 20 years, DS, it was due.
What did it run you? Ford OEM?
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Originally Posted by BillSF9c
A) May have been just a lose connection.
B) 20 years, DS, it was due.
What did it run you? Ford OEM?
well I wiggled everything around and nothing changed, popped in the new switch and it worked. Voila, magic. RockAuto oem replacement $13
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