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Old May 11, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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So after work I was on my way to cash my pay check. I drive a company truck so my truck was sitting all day. I hopped in the truck and went to put the windows down. Passenger goes down fine but the driver's window doesn't move. I thought it was the switch but it's not. The locks work and the switch makes a click when the driver's button is pressed but the window doesn't budge. It worked fine yesterday... any ideas??
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Be happy it didnt get stuck in the down position? Lol

Sounds like the motor is toast, and you are hearing the relay clicking possibly. I would tear the door panel off and check the tracks of the window to be sure nothing is blocking a moving part.
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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I have tomorrow off of work so I will tear into then. If the motor is toast, could I swap the passenger and driver's side motor? Nobody rides in my truck except the wife and she never rolls the window down. "It screws my hair up!!" ugh deal with it
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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The only reasonable fix is a hemi swap. What a shame.
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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driver and passenger side motors are NOT interchangable
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Deer Hunter
driver and passenger side motors are NOT interchangable
Damn!!
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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before u do anything else make sure ur motor is getting 12v and is grounded.
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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could just be a wire or connector loose. need to take the door panel off and have a look-see....
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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im in the same boat as you woods! ill have to dig in also err
 
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Old May 12, 2011 | 06:11 AM
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Thanks guys. If the weather holds off I will rip right into it.

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im in the same boat as you woods! ill have to dig in also err
If you find out anything before I do let me know. I hope to tear into today.
 
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