Driver side window not working
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My drivers side window will not go up or down.
I replaced the switch in the door thinking that may be faulty…..passenger side window has always gone up and down ok, but drivers side window still not moving. Did not solve the problem.
However, when I slightly open the door I can hear a relay clicking….and when I press the door window switch I hear the same relay clicking. Therefore I assume the door micro switch is working OK? But perhaps the window drive motor is faulty?????
I have checked out all the videos and threads on adjusting and replacing micro switch, both mine are working OK. The battery is fully charged.
Is there another video showing how to get to the window drive motor??
Is there any way of checking the drive motor other than buying a new one??
Has anyone had to change a window drive motor?
Where is the best place to buy a drive motor?
Many thanks for your help,
David
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Attached is the motor removal procedure for your car. The orange and orange/yellow wires going to the motor power the motor. One polarity of +12v on those pins drive one direction, the opposite polarity on the same pins drives the other direction.
If you want to test the motor, it would be safest to do it with the motor connector unplugged and provide 12v and ground to the pins where the orange and orange-yellow wires are normally connected. Keep your fingers clear of moving parts!
If you want to test the motor, it would be safest to do it with the motor connector unplugged and provide 12v and ground to the pins where the orange and orange-yellow wires are normally connected. Keep your fingers clear of moving parts!
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djpxk8 (09-01-2011)
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I took the motor out over the weekend and found that the pins on the connector to the motor were dirty, after cleaning, the motor started working!!! Thank goodness, that saved me $540 for a new motor.
Now I have a window "sequence" problem, which I believe is caused by disconnecting the ground on the battery??
I have seen a thread somewhere that suggests "rebooting" the computer to solve this problem. I believe it said that you "touch" the ground wire to the positive wire for 1 second to reboot the system. Does this mean, take the positive wire OFF the battery FIRST, then touch the 2 cables together??
Or do you leave the positive cable connected to the battery and touch the ground to it??
Please advise on this "rebooting" as I do not want to "FRY" anything......
Many thanks for all your help,
David
Now I have a window "sequence" problem, which I believe is caused by disconnecting the ground on the battery??
I have seen a thread somewhere that suggests "rebooting" the computer to solve this problem. I believe it said that you "touch" the ground wire to the positive wire for 1 second to reboot the system. Does this mean, take the positive wire OFF the battery FIRST, then touch the 2 cables together??
Or do you leave the positive cable connected to the battery and touch the ground to it??
Please advise on this "rebooting" as I do not want to "FRY" anything......
Many thanks for all your help,
David
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djpxk8 (09-04-2011)
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Yes you should. Are you doing this with the door closed? I have a procedure on my page http://www.jagrepair.com/XK8windowReset.htm I hope this helps.
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djpxk8 (09-07-2011)
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WhiteXR - thanks for the info to remove the window. I have a 97 XK8 and have the same problem as djpxk8. I followed the instructions you provided but cannot lift the window after removing the clips from the nylon bushings. I'm not sure if the 2001 is the same as the 97 but the window cannot be lifted and appears to be held by something at the top part of the scissor mechanism. Is there some mechanical means holding the glass in the track or could it be stuck with dirt etc ?
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