Window goes down...not up

[grbow]

Of course that happened 300 mi from home in heavy snow. Ran my drivers side window down to clear it and it wouldn't go back up. All other windows worked. Tried unplugging the switch and just jumping from the hot wire to all the other leads... nothing. Why not? Ended up unplugging the window motor, using wire leads I switched the two leads around, pressed the "down" button and ran the window up to get home. Question: are there relays in those circuits? Is the switch bad? I know the motor is good.

 

[grbow]

I have answered my own question. After looking at a wiring diagram I determined there are no relays in the circuit. Took the switch module apart, cleaned the contacts and it works. I think I'll go ahead and order a switch unit, ($115. 00 from rockauto), because of the wear on the contacts.

 

[seafish]

GOOD job, particulary on juryrigging getting the window back up during the snowstorm !! You oughta be proud of that one for sure !!



I was gonna suggest simply cleaning the switch with contact cleaner and compressed air, since I have had switches stop working in several different vehicles of mine. You won't believe the crap that can get inside those switches, particularly if you eat and drink in your vehicles like I do. :-laf