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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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Hey Guys: My power mirrors only go UP, LEFT, DOWN, but NOT right. I opened it up to check on any loose wires, and nothing. Should I replace the whole switch? I saw I can get one for a mere $15 so that's not a big deal, but I just wanted to see if there was anything else I should check before doing that.

ALSO, my drivers side window will not work. The passenger side window works perfectly from driver switch and passenger switch. When I press the Driver side window button for it to go down, I hear a clicking noise in the door, but not an 'motor' noise (if that makes sense!!!). Check those as well for loose wires in connection and all was well. Is there anything else I should check before purchasing a new switch for power windows? Is it possible that it's nothing electric but rather the window being "off track"?

Thank you guys, I'm not the best with cars and don't wanna do something stupid and mess something else up!!!
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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I'm very curious about this. My windows work, but my mirrors won't go right either. As for the doorlocks, I believe you'll need new actuators. Mine will only lock the passenger door and that's after I press it around 3 times. So i think its time for me to get new one's too.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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Oops lol I just noticed you didnt mention your door locks having any issues.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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As for my Power Mirror switch, I bought one off Ebay for $15. Replaced the old one last night, works fine now. A little slow moving at first, but I guess the parts are starting to get 'friendly' now.

While replacing the power mirror switch last night, I noticed that the "clicking" noise that I have while trying to roll down driver side window, is not coming from inside the driver's side door panel, but rather the fuse box under steering wheel. I will check tonight to see if it's just a blown fuse. If so, WHEW!!! (finger's crossed). If not, then I'll have to take off that door panel finally and check on the regulator/motor.

Sorry I don't have much on your power locks me1234. But I certainly hope you found the answer!!!
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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No problem . I think its the actuators. I just gotta deal with them for a while till i get around to changing them lol.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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Congrats on the mirror switch. At least i know what to do now n
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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If you here clicking under your dash, it's probably a relay, not the fuse panel.

The power window relay is attached to the fuse box/relay panel.

According to AllData:

"The GEM controls manual down and One Touch Down (OTD) window movement with the one touch down relay."
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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By the way, for the mirror switch, I fixed mine by popping it out, opening it up, and cleaning the contacts inside. I also cleaned the contacts where it plugs into the wiring harness in the door. There was a far bit of green corrosion residue on the contacts.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 10:29 PM
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I just replace my mirror switch with a new one from ford for a whopping $9.84.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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$9.84?? Boy, it must be nice to have that kind of money to throw around!
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