Power window

01KnightRiderGT · April 7th, 2010, 12:33 AM

So I'm driving home, and my stupid passenger window does not go down with the driver window switch, but it does go down with the passenger side switch, I cheked the driver switch, and it is fine. I can't seem to fiqure out why it won't go down or up with the driver side switch

Thanks in advance

01KnightRiderGT · April 7th, 2010, 12:49 PM

anyone

3sportbob · April 7th, 2010, 12:55 PM

sounds like a bad switch or disconnected.
will it go up with the drivers switch?

01KnightRiderGT · April 7th, 2010, 12:57 PM

It does nothing with the drivers side switch, but works fine with the passenger side switch.

asiansensation78 · April 7th, 2010, 01:25 PM

Sound like a loose electrical connection or fuse bro. Our switches are pretty tough but sometimes the electrical terminals come loose.

01KnightRiderGT · April 7th, 2010, 01:28 PM

i checked all fuses, and looked at all terminals on switches, i even took apart the actuall switch, i was thinking if i can swap your switch into mine just to see if it is actually the switch or something else
thanks bro

asiansensation78 · April 7th, 2010, 01:29 PM

Sure thing, I'll be taking the entire thing apart anyways when I repaint the interior.

01KnightRiderGT · April 7th, 2010, 01:35 PM

oh cool, let me know when you'll be taking it apart

asiansensation78 · April 7th, 2010, 01:37 PM

How about this weekend? I just need to run out and get the correct sandpaper and some masking tape.

01KnightRiderGT · April 7th, 2010, 01:39 PM

yea sure give me a call, i get out work at 3:30p sat and sun

asiansensation78 · April 7th, 2010, 01:45 PM

um... yea... I'll probably be getting up at 3:30 sat and sunday lol

01KnightRiderGT · April 7th, 2010, 01:46 PM

cool beans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

ZenMGT · April 7th, 2010, 01:48 PM

I vote for a bad mechanical switch. It's usually the pieces we physically touch/move that fail.

When you took apart the switch,,exactly what did you do?

Best thing would be to take a multimeter and set it 'ring' to test for a short. Then touch the two connectors for the switch,,,make sure it makes NO sound,,then physically push the button to make the window go down, and you should hear it beep/whine/make noise. Then you would know for a fact the switch is good.

Then you're chasing a wire problem. If that's the case, then you need to isolate the two wires that provide your pass. side window fuction. One should be 'hot' with 12V, simply short them with a piece of wire/paperclip - you should activate the window.

Obviously you'd have taken the whole switch mechanism out of the door to do these tests.....

...if you make it up to Boca this week I'd be happy to test it for you.

dcook_14 · April 7th, 2010, 01:49 PM

If it turns out to be a switch I have one for sale.

An easy check would be to run a test light on it. Check to see if power comes to the switch at all. If not then your problem is before the switch. Check to see if power comes out of the switch when it's engaged, if not then it's the switch. If power comes to the switch and out from the switch when it's engaged then you have a problem after the switch where it runs over to the passenger side. At least that would narrow down where you had to look for a problem

asiansensation78 · April 7th, 2010, 01:50 PM

I think it's funny that when a button or switch doesn't work, our first instinct is to hit the button harder. Especially on remotes with dead batteries.

01KnightRiderGT · April 7th, 2010, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by asiansensation78

I think it's funny that when a button or switch doesn't work, our first instinct is to hit the button harder. Especially on remotes with dead batteries.

lol

dcook_14 · April 7th, 2010, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by asiansensation78

I think it's funny that when a button or switch doesn't work, our first instinct is to hit the button harder. Especially on remotes with dead batteries.

When you smash da buttons the remote werks gooder

ZenMGT · April 7th, 2010, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by dcook_14

When you smash da buttons the remote werks gooder

you know,,,,,in a way,,,on certain devices this holds true. As you're actually smashing the contact pads down on each other harder,,,,,providing more surface area for contact,,thus better electron flow.

....certain devices,,certain situations...

April 7th, 2010, 12:33 AM	#1
01KnightRiderGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	Power window So I'm driving home, and my stupid passenger window does not go down with the driver window switch, but it does go down with the passenger side switch, I cheked the driver switch, and it is fine. I can't seem to fiqure out why it won't go down or up with the driver side switch Thanks in advance __________________ Black Stang Member #13 315's Crew Founder My Track Videos

April 7th, 2010, 12:49 PM	#2
01KnightRiderGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone __________________ Black Stang Member #13 315's Crew Founder My Track Videos

April 7th, 2010, 12:55 PM	#3
3sportbob Enthusiast MY OTHER RIDE IS YOUR MOM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	sounds like a bad switch or disconnected. will it go up with the drivers switch? __________________ “I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet” "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent."

April 7th, 2010, 12:57 PM	#4
01KnightRiderGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	It does nothing with the drivers side switch, but works fine with the passenger side switch. __________________ Black Stang Member #13 315's Crew Founder My Track Videos

April 7th, 2010, 01:25 PM	#5
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	Sound like a loose electrical connection or fuse bro. Our switches are pretty tough but sometimes the electrical terminals come loose. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

April 7th, 2010, 01:28 PM	#6
01KnightRiderGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	i checked all fuses, and looked at all terminals on switches, i even took apart the actuall switch, i was thinking if i can swap your switch into mine just to see if it is actually the switch or something else thanks bro __________________ Black Stang Member #13 315's Crew Founder My Track Videos

April 7th, 2010, 01:29 PM	#7
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	Sure thing, I'll be taking the entire thing apart anyways when I repaint the interior. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

April 7th, 2010, 01:35 PM	#8
01KnightRiderGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh cool, let me know when you'll be taking it apart __________________ Black Stang Member #13 315's Crew Founder My Track Videos

April 7th, 2010, 01:37 PM	#9
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	How about this weekend? I just need to run out and get the correct sandpaper and some masking tape. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

April 7th, 2010, 01:39 PM	#10
01KnightRiderGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea sure give me a call, i get out work at 3:30p sat and sun __________________ Black Stang Member #13 315's Crew Founder My Track Videos

April 7th, 2010, 01:45 PM	#11
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	um... yea... I'll probably be getting up at 3:30 sat and sunday lol __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

April 7th, 2010, 01:46 PM	#12
01KnightRiderGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	cool beans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!! __________________ Black Stang Member #13 315's Crew Founder My Track Videos

April 7th, 2010, 01:48 PM	#13
ZenMGT Hardcore Enthusiast '02 GT 5spd Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boca Posts: 1,133 iTrader: 1 reviews	I vote for a bad mechanical switch. It's usually the pieces we physically touch/move that fail. When you took apart the switch,,exactly what did you do? Best thing would be to take a multimeter and set it 'ring' to test for a short. Then touch the two connectors for the switch,,,make sure it makes NO sound,,then physically push the button to make the window go down, and you should hear it beep/whine/make noise. Then you would know for a fact the switch is good. Then you're chasing a wire problem. If that's the case, then you need to isolate the two wires that provide your pass. side window fuction. One should be 'hot' with 12V, simply short them with a piece of wire/paperclip - you should activate the window. Obviously you'd have taken the whole switch mechanism out of the door to do these tests..... ...if you make it up to Boca this week I'd be happy to test it for you. __________________ boringly stock........but running well

April 7th, 2010, 01:49 PM	#14
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	If it turns out to be a switch I have one for sale. An easy check would be to run a test light on it. Check to see if power comes to the switch at all. If not then your problem is before the switch. Check to see if power comes out of the switch when it's engaged, if not then it's the switch. If power comes to the switch and out from the switch when it's engaged then you have a problem after the switch where it runs over to the passenger side. At least that would narrow down where you had to look for a problem __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

April 7th, 2010, 01:50 PM	#15
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	I think it's funny that when a button or switch doesn't work, our first instinct is to hit the button harder. Especially on remotes with dead batteries. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

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