How To: Fix Power Windows on a 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ- GetJeeping

[@alphakilo-delta4057]

Worked like a charm. My wife and children will be happy now. Thanks bud!

[@gordonwarren685]

We gave my wife's 98 Cherokee to our granddaughter. We bought this Jeep new and it now only has 80K miles but the power window problem developed recently. This was an incredibly simple fix!

[@jamiedundas1862]

Best and most simple how to for this problem. Fixed mine about a year ago by connecting the those wires together with those screw on splices. You should share this video on the xj forums for extra hits.

[@LZDEN]

here in England the blue connector is called a scotch-lock...good mod by the way..excellent...i may end up doing your fix to my jeep cherokee.

[@scottc1675]

Dude! Drunk or not, this saved me a shitload of diagnosis!! Back drivers window has never worked so after crossing these wires over, I tapped on rear motor and it worked. Now they all work!Thangth thow muth!! Hehe

[@kevinjakey851]

Great video! this is just what I needed to verify I had a bad lockout button on my drivers door switching panel. I made a jumper from some 12 gauge stranded wire I had laying around and jammed it in to the connector. That did it! I will replace the panel, but your video saved me tons of time and easier than trading to decode the FSM. Thankyou!!!

[@Perilyzer]

It's a Tap Splice, cost about $3 for a small pack of 5 at Home Depot (if you don't feel like looking around for just one).

[@wackpackxj]

You know I did have plans to pull my drivers side switch assembly out and bring it in the house to re solder the switch pins on the board because that's actually the main cause of this problem. But your video just showed me that I can be lazy and bypass it completely. Greatly appreciated bro.

[@ChristopherJames4]

All this does is bypass (& disable) the master window lock switch on the drivers control panel. If your particular window problem has nothing to do with that switch, this will likely not solve the problem. (If the individual window regulator / motor is bad, this will not solve it) It should also be re-stated that this does disable your master window lock switch, so all of the individual window switches will work even though the lock switch is activated.

[@skiefortier8274]

or you could do it right, by pulling off the door panel, take the switch assembly out of the panel, take out the screws take off the switch covers, pull the assembly apart, and re-solder the two cracked solder dots under the window lock switch so that it allows the electricity to flow and reassemble. Super easy, no "jury rigging", and you'll be able to use your window locks still...

[@SuperDagod1]

So I am having trouble with this as well. Mine is a 2001 jeep xj. It doesn't matter if the lock out button is pushed or not. All the windows are hit or miss. More miss than hit. Is it a wire harness?

[@ybor363]

SuperDagod1 More than likely it's a bad relay, ground, or bad motor.

[@ty_cope]

SuperDagod1 solder your lock windows button, if u take apart, u can see the solder.cracked. worked for me

[@RJGeiger]

Thank you so much man. I had the same issue and after watching your video. I got myself some tap splices and it worked! Thanks you you man, my passengers can now use their window switches to roll their windows down

[@michaelnieves8495]

I don't know why there's any negatives on this repair it was very simple and it worked a plus

[@chuckster56633]

you sound like flynn from breaking bad :-)

[@ybor363]

chuck raisch That's where I recognize his voice! It's uncanny.

[@ClaytonSensiba]

chuck raisch I was totally about to say that lmao

[@joeduquette8720]

Lol I thought the same thing

[@Gdub-wd5mz]

You guys were drug dealers this whole time

[@jaimebaray5947]

Walt Jr*

[@mariaangeleshernandez5075]

What a nice guy! thank you 🙏 I’ll try this to my 1998 Jeep sport Cherokee Last year I have to spend some $$$$ i did buy a (switch panel driver side)and now have same problem again! Thank you for this video!!👍😊

[@irisgarza184]

ha crazy, I'm going to be doing this to my 97 also .. I think when my dad owned it, the windows all had problems and to this day still do, I'm glad you made this video, your right about the passengers too.. thank you !!

[@cherokeeoff-road2158]

que chula 😘

[@patrickingram7071]

this is the most messed up way I've ever seen someone use on those blue jump clamps but it worked so thats all that matters. Good job there guy

[@Medina_Y2K]

Thanks for this video! It took longer to get the plug out than splicing. By the way my splicer opened all the way so I didn’t have to cut any wires.

[@frankdinobile5316]

They all open up like yours,he technically didnt need to cut any wires either 😎

[@tuckermoore5012]

thanks man I just did the same thing to my jeep but instead I cut the wall and just slid the wires in there instead of cutting the yellow one now they work fine great vid!!!

[@josephyves2377]

Tucker Moore I have the same prob could you explain how to fix it. cherokee laredo 2000

[@peterdtrask]

Worked like a charm! I accidentally drilled through the divider on the quick splice and it allowed me to make the connection without having to cut a wire. Just made it a little easier... Thanks for posting!

[@XloMotion]

Even easier if you take a paper clip and bridge the cable right at the back of the white plug. Electrical tape to cover it up and you're done in 2 minutes.

[@Norseman311]

Just one paper clip?

[@matthewcockedlockedreadyto5639]

i did wat u did and cuz of u my problem is fixed thanks buddy

[@salbug65]

Just curious if your lights on the tips of the controls worked before and after

[@imjustme20111]

Awesome video and after having my XJ for a year today is the first time my other windows roll down with their own switch. Thanks so much!!! No more yelling roll my f#cking window down!!! Hahaha

[@JBTYpr]

Awesome solution, none of my windows worked at all this did the trick

[@roccoortiz412]

So when you put the the brown wire in when you close the clamp is it cutting the brown wire ?

[@TomJunWing]

Saved me $100 thanks. I was just gonna swap the switch out.

[@Kellant64]

Awesome vid! Just did this and it totally helped me!

[@dianebuswell5882]

Tube chassis Cherokee off road

[@drum911]

Thank you!!! My passengers will be so happy now haha

[@MichaelKirbyMusic86]

I've got an odd issue in my xj, passenger side windows work from their switches and from the drivers side master switches, however, both drivers side windows front and rear stopped working & stuck down. It was doing this intermittently, seemed like a few door shuts we're fixing it at times, I always disconnect my negative from the battery due to a power draw I believe is from the stock radio, I noticed a few times when plugging the neg back in those two drivers side windows would work. Stumped. Checked for frayed wires in door, all is okay there. Any ideas?

[@richiemfresh]

I got a 1998 jeep grand Cherokee and the passenger window would not go down but I do hear it click when I try to, so do I just join the yellow and tan wire together and it should work?

[@brandonevans6541]

I dont know if you could help me but I followed everything you said in the video and my back passager window is still running slow going up and then is stops and now my front passenger window won't go up and switches on the doors dont work?

[@ferris_outdoors5866]

Thankyou dude!!! Life saver. Just gave you a shout out in my video i just posted

[@jeepjeepjeep1997]

Thanks for showing I have the same problem on my Jeep.

[@ProusesGaming]

Thanks I know its been a long time but any idea why my passenger window goes down when pressing the up button and goes up when pressing the down its backwards. I can't figure it out i replaced switches on both sides and same thing. Any help?

[@obnox7601]

This is a great fix!! But, you should not cut any harness wires, and using the splice connector in the method shown may not be reliable. Instead, use two splice connectors, one for the yellow and one for the tan wire, with a third wire going between the two connectors. Just youtube how to use splice connectors. Thanks.

[@ryancatlett2907]

does this also affect the mirrors by chance? or just the mirrors. 97 Cherokee, power windows quit, but also with that, the mirrors, and the door lock.

[@deeram2548]

So do u splice just the one of the wires?

[@MaCherieMcAli]

Do you have a video on the Power Lock??? 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport

[@jacobmartinoutdoors7458]

I did this and am only having issue with the passenger window, I’ve replaced regulator and motor and done the splice. Maybe a fuse or electrical at the passenger side? Doesn’t work at the passenger or on the driver side

[@garypiont6114]

well done . thanks for sharing your research.

[@XxLetsXRaidXArea51xX]

Dude my jeep grand cherokee 06 passenger windows it acts up all crazzy i tried to lower up my windos it goes up half way goes down any solutions on how to fix it

[@Zoofactory]

Ha! I saw the Eagle Scout Sticker... 07. Hope that helps Get Jeeping answer my question - Fellow Eagle Scout

[@KevinMechanic634]

Would this work on a jeep Cherokee 2003

[@ramirogallegos]

what gauge size is the connector for: Cable Size (ga): 18-14 Gauge? or Cable Size (ga): 22-18 Gauge?

[@storm338]

Thanks, I try it and it works!!

[@robertcheung7399]

All my windows work except for the passenger, I just installed a new regulator last week. Could that be the issues now?

[@info12williams34]

Execellent my jeeps windows now work without a lot of hassle. I expected the plug to be on the right hand side being a right steer JEEP but it still remains on the left hand side

[@puffytoxic4207]

Hell yeah! My driver window doesn’t work but the rest do so finger cross this works haha

[@mannyj9644]

I’m having an issue with my one rear window behind the driver side. All of them go up and down with master control and or by single switch on each door. Except that one. Will only go down and not go I replaced motor and still the same issue any help ?

[@mannyj9644]

Donald Wyckoff thank you much for your great response. I did end up doing that by finding no power to the wiring and yea took the boot off and not only one wire was cut but 2 of them seems like those wires are common to break loose. Now I have my window working. Thank you.

[@jcool1946]

This prevents you from using the window lockout button correct?

[@ybor363]

Julian Gagne Yes.

[@jcool1946]

Thank you.

[@ybor363]

Julian Gagne Sure. If you're considering doing this you might just want to replace the switch. Especially if you have kids.

[@100gang-post99]

How do I fix the lock problem? Where all the locks start going crazy. And it only stops when you keep on wiggling the switch

[@biomashed]

Good video, but why do you sound like Walter whites son from breaking bad?

[@tlally3586]

Lifesaver. Thank you 🙏

[@maxhenrikson9996]

Did it the hard way should of used 2 with a short piece of wire between them or get the pass thru scotch block.

[@nukster9542]

What is that tool called

[@ronaltdelgado8335]

How is that piece call I have same problem

[@Slaters_RC]

Going to have to fix mine now. Thanks

[@realcoolphil]

I also took mine apart and soldered the connection. Also the right rear window would not work and I had to solder one of them post.

[@dailylearning2690]

realcoolphil We did the same thing, just took the switch apart, soldered all the connections, Bam all the windows and locks fixed!

[@andy_johnson6357]

Can I use a wirenut instead

[@72grantorino]

My Jeep is a 96, would this work for it?

[@notraseer]

My issue is that my windows dont roll down at all using that, but my passenger side window rolls down with its respective switch. Power locks dont engage on them at all either other than passenger side.

[@jdmfans6078]

would be the same on 2004 model?

[@PureStudiosOfficial]

Didn’t fix my issue. My driver door window works, and my rear passenger one works. My front passenger window does not work, and neither does driver rear window. The little green light is on for all 4 doors, door locks work. What should I get next ?

[@Zoofactory]

NOBODY KNOWS WHAT THE BLUE CONNECTORS ARE CALLED! Would someone be kind enough to send me a good electrical wiring repair and splicing kit that I can order online. I am new to auto electrical and am willing to purchase a decent kit. I have a multi-meter and good testing equipment. No splice kits yet. Great Video. Thanks for making it. I'll use a wire nut in the meantime.

[@marcbutler3981]

Awesome, thank you... now all my windows are working with the door switch for the 1st time in 2yrs,lol

[@L319DNHUSA]

great tip. But you could have achieve the same thing without cutting any wires. Used two of the blue tabs one on each colored wire and run a 1-inch wire between the two and clip ...

[@heygj]

Hahahaha!!! Flynn from Breaking Bad! He just sounded drunk to me.

[@gastonpedrosa5976]

Muy buen video, saludos desde Argentina!

[@WiSeR187]

My driver side back window doesn’t go up or down. Matter of fact it slips down about an inch by itself when the car shakes a bit, due to a bump or something. Anyone know if this fixes that too???anything helps

[@Orange_Tang]

Window motor is probably dead or the window has popped out of the glide mechanism. You would need to take the door panel apart to know for sure.

[@WiSeR187]

Kevin Fletcher thank you sir!! Any links to the part? If not, no problem, I can search it.

[@9776100]

none of my windows work , i did this and they still don't work, what's next ?

[@MichelleMarieRip]

What if the passenger window only opens on the driver side & the child lock is off? This is a new problem, it always worked before.

[@redrider86401]

ok, i did it but, the driver's window will not work - the other 3 work now

[@PAM50CUPP]

Thanks

[@alexrossey308]

What if it don’t work?

[@SuperDagod1]

IT just ended up being a wire that was between the door and the jeep. It had been bend back and forth for 200,000 miles and now it's bad. Mechanic fixed it. $35 dollars

[@EthanCJones]

Just goes to show that anyone can upload anything to the internet. You wont get shocked by 12VDC.

[@willsallee2]

Don’t cut the wire, just stretch it over it. It’s called a blade connector the metal thingy is the blade, and they are a horrible idea for long term use due to corrosion please next time, share a picture of the wiring schematic. But on the flip side, it was entertaining listening to the drunk rambling.

[@brianstarcher9051]

I don't think u will get shocked dude lol!

[@MrFlashHandy]

Or you could for $23 getting a new switch panel

[@apocalypticgrinntv7914]

Unless he hits the yards it unfortunately costs way more than that.

[@jdsilvaca]

This didn't work me . Checked fuses. All good. Oh well, cheap attempt. On to the next video for help

[@joseaviles5163]

Scotch locks

[@WolfKingJS54]

Wait it’s that’s simple?

[@ferris_outdoors5866]

Yes

[@samuelbagmanyan1612]

Can you say open the door?

[@wayneallen4788]

to bad it 's not the same for a 96

[@agilliam1980]

Get shocked from a 12v dc system? Lol! And this are called quick taps or wire taps

[@griesrt]

why not just buy a switch

[@philharris4504]

So why not just buy a new functioning window switch instead of jerry-rigging by cutting and splicing wires? They're only $60 on Amazon.

[@dawnstar89]

+Phil Harris I've done that. The problem is also with the wiring down by the kick panel. I've heard some people have gotten good results from lengthening the connection because I guess Chrysler didn't design their wiring to be long enough. I dunno, we'll see.

[@scottc1675]

As a diagnosed procedure!

[@garyfree6358]

carefull now......don't get SHOCKED?.....mabey make a spark,then blow a fuse....but quick cheep fix.

[@bettyjeanhampton1407]

Will this work for 2002?

[@danr5704]

Thanks