CAR POWER WINDOWS - How to troubleshoot EASY DIY !

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[@lappdev5071]

"And I pay very well"...love that part lol.

[@incomewithlinda]

I hardly ever comment on videos BUT you Sir have a great video. You show, test, and demonstrate hands on in 15 minutes. Then you do not repeat unnecessary information. Plus save us money. Great Thanks a million !

[@klowny1969]

Thank u for watching and commenting :)

[@lappdev5071]

Very, very, very good video. Among the best. I like how you break down the circuit and correlate it to the switch. Great job!!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@Jobobaboss]

You’re precise and well spoken. Thanks for the knowledge! Really good video!

[@klowny1969]

Thank u .dont forget to susbscribe..thanks

[@nicorsar]

Just want to say thank you for taking the time to make a great educational video!

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@antiquebird]

Hey klowny,thanks for posting the video.I am in Toronto,Canada and I have a sunfire GT with power windows and of course the drivers side isn't working,so i'm going to tackle it using the test light like you showed,so glad I don't have to get the power meter to do it,even though its good to have,your way is simpler though.I also have an 85' Black Trans Am and love the third gens too!...

[@hunkydude322]

ok Klown, thats for replying, you guys are very helpful in wht u do, keep up the good work, and see ya soon, agin thanks.

[@7upToday]

very helpful- thankyou for your time & sharing your expertise.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching!

[@rotthounds2379]

Great video! The video had enough detail in plain English to help me understand the system and feel comfortable enough to do it myself! It was also very entertaining! Thanks for putting it out there!

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@hhocar]

very nice, in fact schematics 101. Thanks for the vid. Thumbs UP and subbed!

[@sternley09]

Very helpful information, now I can do some practice on my Toyota Cami

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@MrGoalminded]

Hey mate , i have a 02 elantra and i had issues with the front driver window would work on and off ,,, finally completly stop but now i notice that all 4 windows dont work ... so i was pretty sure my motor for my main door was finish but now what about all other windows would i be right in thinking either fuse or relay ? and if relay witch one to go check at the one under the steering wheel floor ? or the one in the oustide box under the hood ? thanks mate

[@marbenjes]

If it isn't the fuse it could be a broken wire. On my car the window would work randomly. If it works sometimes common sense should tell you it isn't the fuse. Try this first, the accordion looking plastic you see when you open your door is supposed to protect the wire. When you open and close the door, overtime the wires can become kinked or broken. Try squeezing or manipulating (not too aggressively) the "accordion" while holding the switch to see if it moves. If it does the wire can be located and repaired with a butt connection. If the window still doesn't work when you try this it could be a motor or something else..I saved $300 by fixing the wire on the door. Thanks

[@mainoffender1]

Because of this video, I figured out why I couldn't bypass the switch. TY.

[@klowny1969]

Glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

[@Daddyg1954]

helpful, do you have a video to explain when two switches work the rear window, on my 2006 honda ridgeline, neither switch works, tested motor by direct wiring, it works. There is power to rear switch, but not to motor plug. just buzzes when run the switch. bought a new switch, same result, power is not getting to motor. Any ideas?

[@jameslaiola4976]

Klowney. Your forever the Camaro Kind. I appreciate all your help.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and commenting..dont forget to subscribe :)

[@vikaschopra1973]

Car-2001 Honda Civic LX Manual 127K Miles Present situation-It doesn't work from the main switch (on the driver door) or the switch at the passenger door. I don't hear any noises either. Context/History-It has been for about 5 years that my rear passenger side power window doesn't work. It got stuck when it was below and I took it to a mechanic and he opened up the panel made it go up. He removed something so that someone doesn't roll it down accidently. Back then I had no idea of DIY stuff and so I let it be. Now I want to fix it. Where do I begin? Do I need to test or should I just jump onto motor and regulator?Any insight will be appreciated

[@jokerlikeskating]

Hey klowny thanks for the i fo but i like oldskool is it possible to turn back to manual windows?

[@boneheaded9751]

What do I check if the master switch on the driver side no longer controls the passenger side window? It has been that way since I bought my E250 Ford van a few years ago. Since then I have replaced the motor on either side in the past year, as well as the master switch, thinking that it was the switch itself. The switch was only $13, so thought I'd give it a shot. Of course the fuse works since both windows work. So it has to be the wiring, but not sure where exactly the problem wire is. And where it goes into the door it's clustered with a bunch of other wires about an inch and a half thick, and covered in rubber. So doubt the issue is in that area.

[@briand6671]

You D' Man ! I've seen a couple of your videos all very f'ing helpfuf and a bit of humor helps to grease the weasel or so they say...

[@derekthomasgriffin]

A lot of these newer power windows have their own fuse somewhere in the line usually behind the dash. Don’t just check the window fuse and think that’s the only fuse to check. Edited: Refer to the vehicles electrical wiring diagram, usually found towards the back of the maintenance / overhaul / Haynes / Chiltons / Mitchell’s manual

[@jameslaiola4976]

Your best as always. Happy Thanksgiving to the King. All hail Klowney. You Rock and save our lives everyday. I pray that I break down in your neighborhood only. Have a great day Sir.

[@klowny1969]

Lol thank you

[@hunkydude322]

hey there, Klown, ts bert, i have this 94 buick lesabre, with power door locks, with the puch button door handles on the outside, but the driver side only opens from the inside,, and what tips would u suggest to look for once i take the panel off.

[@renevaldivia4769]

My passenger window wasn’t working, it would work randomly but not often, as I check the switches the previous owner ran power cables to the window switches to power the stereo. I put the wires all back together how they suppose to be, now when I put hit the passenger switch down it automatically kills the power on the car when ignition on. Seems to be pulling way to much voltage when I hit the switch and window won’t roll down either. Any idea what I should look for before I dig further?

[@carslover3509]

great work

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@curtjay7360]

i like that video its very helpful.

[@klowny1969]

Thnx for watching

[@afelali6107]

thank you very much for support

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching

[@hunkydude322]

ok, thnanks, just one more thing for now, on this buick, everytime i start it, the blower come on or the heater, andyways , where do u suggest to look for .

[@adekunleadefemi7374]

hi , please this video really helps, but my power window has a problem all the windows are not working, i tried diagnosing it. i resolved that the master switch is bad. is it possible for the faulty master switch to stop all the other sides from working? its has given me a lot of head ache fixing this. my car is a 2002 Mazda protege 5. any help will be appreciated. Thanks

[@tnamen1307]

Sir my car i20 windows motor connector has 6 wires on it. How to get the wires for roll up and down windows?

[@nickelmbee2348]

Question: 2001 laredo jeep grand - want to use power windows with ignition off. how?

[@klowny1969]

reroute power wire to fuse block

[@arturoviquez8133]

Thanks Bro!

[@klowny1969]

Thanks..don't forget to subscribe

[@robertmccully2792]

1989 ford-- have 12 volts at door motors but not enough amps to spin strong enough. Motors work fine when direct to battery under hood. One switch has high resistance (bench test) at both sides. The weird thing is if i tap the good switch the motors work intermediately?

[@omarhaider3035]

thank you so much

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching, don't forget to subscribe!

[@davidhilton2625]

You owe me a new set of speakers. JK :) good vid. I'm having a window problem myself. Thanks!

[@klowny1969]

Lol thanks for watching

[@josephhigginbotham815]

klowny1969 how to repair a window motor on a 2004 Ford Freestar van how to take out a window motor on a 2004 Ford Freestar van

[@hunkydude322]

Hi, klown, its bert again, just wanted to ask u, i have this 94 buick lesabre, and i want to spray the head lilner with some spray glue, do u suggest one 18 oz, can will do the job. thanks

[@klowny1969]

Thank u

[@philipmangey8853]

klowny1969 : i recently bought a used 2005 BMW X5 and is having some issues with passenger side front door. I have been trying to DIY this issue myself and that got me to your video. The front passenger door does not respond to the master lock in either position of locking or opening, secondly, the windows does not go up nor down on that same door, thirdly, the mirror on that door does not respond to the control as well. In my mind there is no power going to that door for 3 things not to respond at the same time. Fuses are OK. I am a bit lost and would love to get my hand on the schematics for BMW X5 to help myself but unable to do so. Any pointers for me? Thank you

[@klowny1969]

+Philip Mangey you can get the schematics on alldatadiy.com

[@null2846]

Hey Scotty, I'm having an issue with my Ford Expedition (2004). I rolled down the driver's side back window all of the way from the driver's side, but it wouldn't roll back up. I tried rolling it up with the actual driver's side back window switch, including pulling up while pressing up on the button. Nothing. Also tried holding both the driver's and back switches at the same time - nothing. Couldn't even hear a motor trying to work, no lights dimming. Finally, I held the driver's side and the back driver's side buttons (both on the driver's side window control unit) up at the same time; the lights dimmed a little, and the window (begrudgingly) went up. Thankfully didn't have to do a tape job that night. What issue would you say this is? I noticed that only one of the switches on the driver's side window control unithad a backlight. I have issues with all of the other windows as well. I just got this car knowing it's had some problems but I'm worried to roll any other window down - the "mechanic/salesman" guy at the dealership, which I bought this car from (as is, can't take it back) said not to mess with at least the driver's side window because he had to manually make it go up. I'm guessing the passenger window controls are provided power from the main driver's side switch, which connects to the fuse, to the battery? I've heard someone said it's bad contacts. Maybe bad wires? Might explain why only one switch has a backlight.

[@klowny1969]

Null i would get the wiring schematic for that whole circuit and go through it..could be a short or bad contacts bad wire..could be anything

[@WillBeBill123]

Very thorough tutorial. I've never used one of those light meters, but when you say have it on a good power source, was that just on a grounded part of the vehicle? Also, when you back checked (because you like to back check that shit) the wires Did you stick the probe up through the back there? I'm guessing that's same as un-clipping it and sticking the probe in the hole? Thanks for the help.

[@radcox65]

A power source on a car is anywhere you get 12 volts. You also have to have one lead of the light or meter on ground. This is how you check for voltage. He is checking from the bottom so he can check the switch plugged into the harness. You can unplug the switch and check it at the top, but all you can check is the power going to the switch.

[@gmwalker75]

If your switch is bad get some sandpaper and clean off the contact prongs on the switch. They get rusty over time and cause the switch not to work. Use some dielectric grease and put back together. Since these wires are in the door panel they are exposed to some element of moisture and every camaro owner knows water is not our friend when it comes to the electrical system. Also the power windows have a underpowered system which cause motor fatigue and eventually failure. When you get into the turn signal, headlight, and daytime running light issue the DRL box discovery and resoldering becomes a fun venture of insanity.

[@klowny1969]

Seems like a wire might be crossed on the ignition hot ..u can try tracing the blower motor wires to see if anything seems loose..u can also get a wiring diagram off of alldatadiy com for like twenty bux..the ignition circuit shares a power or ground with ur blower motor circuit..also check relay to the motor..

[@bithelisa]

Manoli thank you very much for your reply. Are you from Greece?

[@a.miller9814]

A very good detailed video to diagnose power window issues. I got to ask, if you hang around "Bowser" from the group "Sha Na Na". You sure do sound like him...LOL

[@klowny1969]

Lol i just saw some of bowsers vids..thats funnu

[@klowny1969]

Hey Bert..i have a video on how to reattach a headliner..i used two cans.. Good luck :)

[@marbenjes]

Could be many things wrong but in my case it was an easy fix..If it isn't the fuse it could be a broken wire. On my car the window would work randomly. If it works sometimes common sense should tell you it isn't the fuse. Try this first, the accordion looking plastic you see when you open your door is supposed to protect the wire. When you open and close the door, overtime the wires can become kinked or broken. Try squeezing or manipulating (not too aggressively) the "accordion" while holding the switch to see if it moves. If it does the wire can be located and repaired with a butt connection. If the window still doesn't work when you try this it could be a motor or something else..I saved $300 by fixing the wire on the door. Thanks

[@germainelupe414]

I have a Toyota Raum and I have five wire not four what is the fifth one is for

[@giannisd3331]

Thanks

[@klowny1969]

Giannis d thank u

[@bobayagga2233]

I need some help bro. I want to wire up some switches to my windows on my racecar. The windows, motors and regulators are installed . I have the wiring diagram but my electrical skills are novice at best . I have the window motor harness spliced and ready, and a couple 20amp fuse wires. However, There are about 8 wires coming from the window motor harness, so my question and where I need assistance at. Is what wires am I going to use for my switches? What wires do I bridge together to make the circuit possible ? etc .Below I have listed out the color and specificities of the wires coming out of the driver side window motor based on the diagram for my vehicle . Please assist me. Driver window motor Wire 1: Auto/ VT-LG Wire 2: DACC/RD-LB Wire 3: UP/ WH-BK Wire 4: Down/ YE Wire 5: Short Drop/ LG-BK Wire 6: GOC/ LB Wire 7: B+/VT-YE Wire 8: GND/BK

[@yhunaskhan5296]

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[@oscarronquillo7794]

nice vid

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching

[@emmetestrella3959]

I checked my diagram here, here, HERE...here, here, and, HERE and HERE and here and even HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE, and just to be certain, I also checked it RIGHT HERE. And, I tell ya, it doesn't say here, or, HERE, here, or, RIGHT HERE, really anywhere in the entire diagram. It doesn't even say here, or even the closely related, "there" anywhere in this entire manual for my vehicle. So your diagram is clearly far far more advanced than anything the publisher of my manual could ever even dream of coming up with. Oh, I'm definitely subscribing, though! I want to hear if you can help me out with other problems I might be having, like the ones I have here, and heer, and hear, and HERE, AND HEREHEREHEREHEREHERE, and this crap right HERE, AND if by chance you have a manual on one of these right HERE, I'd be all ears to hear what you could point out on how to find that one trouble area I just can't seem to find, but I'm sure you could easily point it out to me. That would be cool. Don't ask. Yes, I counted. I have the official number right.........

[@klowny1969]

Emmet Estrella your welcome

[@cool31john]

Is that a Jersey accent? Thanks so much for this video. One thing I never thought I could get was anything electrical, but you break it down right! You should WRITE short manual booklets. Thanks again - John (South Florida)

[@klowny1969]

Lol im from new york..thanks for watching

[@aurorapaulson]

John Rabbat was scratching my head about that too!

[@klowny1969]

U can try switching the circuit breakers..in the vid i showed where they are located

[@Wittlemermy]

If the other windows work it's probably not the fuse correct?

[@shobhars7434]

Hi, the worked on the car headlights now the windows not working. The fuse has power but the window is not getting any power. Any suggestion.

[@klowny1969]

Trace the wires

[@ChuckDeFuque]

klowny1969, I have a 1993 ford e150. The window on the driver side is off the "track". Both the switch and motor work fine but the window itself is lying on the bottom of the door. Any idea on how to fix it? There is one hole big enough to almost get my hand into and reach the glass.

[@jjwhitaker5846]

ChuckDeFuque

[@ChuckDeFuque]

Janet Whitaker, Thanks for the video. However, my problem wasn't with the power. The window itself was off the track. Through many cuts and scrapes, I did get it back on the track and with the help of duck tape it is now working fine...

[@armandoreyes6645]

what if my car doesn't have door switches just the ones in the center console it's a 79 Trans Am

[@jacobgonzalez7797]

I’m having an issue with my power windows on my 92 firebird, the fuse keeps blowing for the windows as soon as the ignition turns over so the windows are stuck up.

[@klowny1969]

Trace the whole circuit

[@henryhenry3832]

Concept is right but the power flows from the negative side of the car battery through the motor and back to the positive side of the battery.

[@chriscanty8214]

Can i get a pdf of that diagram?

[@souhilmessaoudi4929]

Thank you very much. I have a button of mirror adjustment is already disassembled, but I really don't know how to assembly its pins?

[@1983z28camaro]

Hi I have a 1991 rs and both windows are slow going up and down please help

[@klowny1969]

lol common thirdgen problem..you can try replacing the motors..but that might not help

[@klowny1969]

wow!! people must love your car ober there !! lol

[@raiderrichard7291]

I replaced my regulator and my master power switch and the window is still non-operable! What could be the issue? Please help people......🙏

[@kamalraraj2044]

Switch not on motor circut is close or not sir

[@bithelisa]

In Greece we have 10-15 third gens Pontiac's/camaro's

[@bithelisa]

I'm located in Athens, Greece!

[@klowny1969]

yes im greek lol..are you in the new york area?

[@giovallada]

nice video but much i like is the ring in your heaven finger

[@jozefvangucht4927]

How to connect the left 5 pin to the right 5 pin whit relay power window

[@klowny1969]

Jozef Van Gucht ??

[@giannisd3331]

Έχω θέσει το 2007 corsa ηλεκτρικά παράθυρα μου, επειδή ήταν μηχανική και θέλω να συνδεθείτε ρελέ. Να μου πείτε να πείτε πώς μπορώ να το συνδέσετε; Παρακαλώ βοηθήστε.

[@klowny1969]

Giannis d look at my video about how relays work..i explain everything there

[@ROOKTABULA]

Suggestion, put this in the title: "Warning: My Mic Is Loud as Fuck" >:D

[@jameslaiola4976]

I know it's it to ask. And I realize your incredibly busy. But as you know we are all trying to keep these thirdgen f bodies alive. Would it be possible to eventually see a video just on the heating and defroster??? I'm having some trouble figuring it out. Lol. Thank you for all you do for us.

[@hunkydude322]

Hi, there Klown, im just curious, when a person want to subscribe to your channel is it free, and if so, are the rest of these channels on here free also, thanks

[@klowny1969]

wow lol wel

[@charles1876]

it sounds korean americans english jejeje thanks!

[@juliaxoxo6020]

Im blond and learned fast!!

[@klowny1969]

lol

[@deadindianclown697]

sometimes it just takes a Clown to show you the way.

[@klowny1969]

Hey whatsup..yes its free to subscribe :)

[@klowny1969]

That is awesome! We have a car club here in new york our website is nythirdgen ..just google it..it wont let me put the address on here ..you should join and post pictures of your car .. We have some nice cars here too..

[@dominicdaley5702]

That "alldatadiy" only goes back to 1982 vehicles 😞😞

[@klowny1969]

Are you the only person in greece with a thirdgen? Lol

[@bbminetesting6837]

Look at all those orbs. I think your car is haunted.

[@shinobishamitzu4338]

Thats exactly what a thought. It's Freakin haunted!!!

[@thnkbg]

The whole ground concept is throwing me.. I need analogies & metaphors..I just don't understand the concept of ground.. what is ground & why does it keep changing.. uhhhh!

[@lynneearnhart6220]

ko

[@klowny1969]

Subscribe to my channel :)

[@michaelvaldez3771]

its not clear

[@richardhoepfner1633]

You didn't take shop class for safety I presume. No rings, bracelets or neck-ties when working on cars or with power tools. Otherwise good vid. Be safe...

[@josepeixoto3384]

CAUTION: LOUD!!!! DO NOT OPEN VIDEO (years late,for sure,lol); Bye,the amp/speakers in the pc WILL be damaged; never seen this shtt on youtube

[@klowny1969]

Jose Peixoto snowflake alert

[@66crush9]

I just figured out this test is not valid, due the fact the circuit's ground itself was not included while testing. The switch was not grounding the circuit, so a motor was bought instead of the switch... this video wasted my time and money... in addition, the ground and positive side needs a voltage drop test to check if it can hold a load and run the motor. So warning to all, grounding a test light "externally from the circuit" is useless as you are not testing the entire circuit itself...

[@greygoosemafia]

Can't stand to watch. quality is shit