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Old 05-11-2011, 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 05-11-2011, 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 05-11-2011, 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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The only reasonable fix is a hemi swap. What a shame.
 
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driver and passenger side motors are NOT interchangable
 
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Originally Posted by Deer Hunter
driver and passenger side motors are NOT interchangable
Damn!!
 
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before u do anything else make sure ur motor is getting 12v and is grounded.
 
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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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im in the same boat as you woods! ill have to dig in also err
 
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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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