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Faulty window

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:51 pm
by Calvin
Hi guys,

I have a problem with drivers side electric window. it goes down fine, but it doesnt go back up. I have to fiddle with the switch for a while, push it down, then up quickly to get it to go. Is it the switxh or something else thats faulty?

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:42 am
by Grant222
new relay box or dry joints need to be re solderd or clean contact points(in the relay box), had same problem, took it apart cleand the two switch contact points with 800 sandpaper and working 100%.

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:48 am
by Calvin
Thanks will give it a try, which relay box is it in?

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:52 am
by rat
in the door there is a black box

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:55 am
by Calvin
Ok cool. gona take it apart now and check it out. Thanks

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:38 am
by Calvin
Stripped it. The relay box doesnt click on the up movement. eventually it does and the window goes up. any ideas how much the new relay is?

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:44 am
by Grant222
Dont buy a new one, open that one and check it first

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:51 am
by Calvin
How do u open it. It looks like a sealed unit?

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:30 am
by SonOfAnarchy ZA
Its your window switch that is making kak strip that and use sand paper to clean the contacts

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:09 am
by Calvin
Well i opened both up and cleaned them out with sandpaper and an electronic cleaner spray, still no joy. Going to have to look at replacing them. I will test a second hand one first and see which is faulty

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:18 pm
by Grant222
Try a new(second hand) relay, i dont think its the switch

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:52 pm
by NIZAN-R
new box lol they are gold if you find them
like Grant said solder all joints even if they look good solder them
the capacitors legs break loose and you dont always see it

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:53 pm
by NIZAN-R

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:13 pm
by SonOfAnarchy ZA
Are both sides not working or just the one

Re: Faulty window

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:52 pm
by Calvin
Its just the drivers side door that doesnt work. The passenger window works perfectly