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Windows only operational thru master switch

Old Sep 17, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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The power windows will only operate by using the master switch. The window lockout button is not depressed. They were operating properly till now. Any ideas would be appeciated.


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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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I would start with disconnecting the battery to reset everything.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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It's possible the lockout switch is bad on your master switch.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Default disconnected battery..still same problem

I disconnected the battery and still no change. I depressed the lockout button and found that then the master switch wont actuate the windows. With the lockout button up the master will work the windows. I'm not sure what this means...does this indicate a bad lockout switch and can I replace just this switch or is it an integral part of the master switch?

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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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The lock out switch will lock out all windows except the driver's window, even if you are using the master on the driver's door.

Double check and see if your driver's window works when the lock is on.

From what I can see the lock and window switches are all one part. Might be able to replace the lock with soldering, but no separate part number for it. Looks like a pricey part even used on ebay. Seems like you are looking in the right area. I will pm you a link to some more help.
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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You were right..the drivers window still operates. Thanks for the links. I will check them out.


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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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the master switch itself is possibly bad. Its locked out like stated above. You will need a new/used master switch.
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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Thanks for the response. I have already purchased a used one and it should be here this week. I'll post an update after I change it out..

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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Problem resolved.....I replaced the master switch and all works well now. Thanks for all the help.
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