Need help with power windows problem

[BCKNBLK]

For years, my driver side window switch has been intermittent. Sometimes the window would go up and down, sometimes not.

Now it is stuck in non working mode, also the driver rear window will not work with either its switch or its master switch in driver door.

The passenger windows will go up and down with master switches in driver door, but will not go up and down with their own switches.

All switches have been cleaned of carbon, and the master switch assembly has even been replaced.

Also, if activate passenger front window switch numerous times in a row, the doors will unlock.

Anybody out there who can help me? I don't know what to do.

Only 47k on odometer, garage kept, really only drive once every 2 or 3 months or so, everything still bone stock.

Thanks
David

[barrytuneup]

wish I knew. have similar problem.. 04 MM Silver Birch 25k.. garage kept all stock. Rear Pass window works going down from back switch but wont go up from back. Main switch on driver door works. Figure the switch in back is bad. Also lights for heated seats on pass side have gone out. For the past few years, they flickered. now out. As you can see, I also only drive it rarely.

[jaywish]

Assuming you replaced the master switch with a new ford master or maybe a high-line Standard brand unit then I suspect the motor or a connection.

Before getting into that I would test the switch with a VOM and then if necessary attempt to activate the motor by using jumpers at the wire side of the switch connector.

Jay

[Gerry24]

Probably the lack of use. Window motor might be on its way out. I see low miles but if you don’t use it it’s goning to break. I think it’s the same with boats and bikes.

[Comin' in Hot]

Take apart the master switch and clean all the contacts.

[stevengerard]

With my car I have had to replace the passenger side window switch as well. Als9 make sure you are testing with the car running so you are getting full battery out put.

[Turbov6Bryan]

Could the locks and windows not working be a bad door module?

[Invective]

My question: My newly purchased '04 Marauder doesn't have 'one touch' down or up on the driver's window like my previous '98 Mustang - should it? My current '05 Mustang has a different switch setup that works as advertised...:-)

Edit: Never mind, as the driver's window does have 'one touch down' when the switch is depressed properly.

[Invective]

Probably the lack of use. Window motor might be on its way out. I see low miles but if you don’t use it it’s goning to break. I think it’s the same with boats and bikes.

The 4WD transfer case motor on my low mileage '06 Ranger stopped working a few years back. After being quoted some outrageous prices to replace the motor (and who knows what else) the shop I use rebuilt the motor and stated that it (switch and mechanism) had to be used on a regular basis (at least once a month) or it would fail again - I'm following his advice.

My Marauder project(s) for today include: throttle pedal sticking at initial tip in, checking to see if the CD disk changer and basically everything on the car works. Previous owner stated he never used the changer during the 12 years he owned the car.

State DMV valued the car at $4,720 - not complaining about the minimal property tax bill. Here in NC, we pay property taxes on our vehicles, boats, etc. Within the city limits the taxes are nearly double what they would be if I lived in the county. :(

Marauder goes to the moonroof installer this thursday.

[lji372]

yeah i know sounds dumb, slam the doors a couple times.

true story......................... ..........

[fastblackmerc]

If the master switch works all the windows - check that the windows aren't locked out.

It's possible the window motor(s) are stuck.

With the key ON, put the interior lights on and watch them as you work the switch(es). If the lights dim you are getting power to the motor(s).

Try working the switch(es) while hitting the door panel with a rubber mallet (middle of the door panel). That may free up the stuck motor.

If the master switch works the window(s) but the individual switch doesn't there is:

A loose connection - switch or motor

A bad switch

No power to the switch


BTW...... I can fix the switches for you.

[BCKNBLK]

Thanks everyone for your help. Haven't had a lot of time to spend on this. Have cleaned all contacts on switches and connectors, have slammed the door, banged on the door interior. Still have problems. Now passenger front window is partly down, but won't respond anymore. Leds on switches go off if I engage window lock switch. I believe it is going to be a short or open somewhere. I have printed the wiring diagram and will dive deeper with the meter as suggested. I guess I was hoping someone had already seen my exact problem and point me to it straight away. Will get it fixed eventually because the car is a blast to drive.

[BCKNBLK]

With jumpers connect each window 1 at a time, passenger windows work, but not driver side.

[BCKNBLK]

ok, just reporting the progress I have made this past week. I have learned how to remove door panels and window motors and switch contact cleaning and how test individual windows with jumper wires. This evening I now have 3 working windows. passenger front does not work. don't know what fixed it, no parts have been replaced, using original master switch with passenger front window pin broke off. If those pins are plugged in with new master switch, no window works. It is not the motor because I disconnected it with same result. But I am happy with 3 windows.

[massacre]

To me it sounds like it could be a grounding issue, to be affecting all of the windows like that. I could be way off though

[Grimrepairman]

On other models I've seen the wires break in the harness in the where it flexes in the door jam. May be interrupting power or ground. Try operating the windows with the doors at different angles. Can also wiggle the harness to try to pinpoint the problem area.
Have you tried using a jumper wire to supply a dedicated ground to the window motor while testing? Would help determine if power or ground is the issue.