Fix Power Window Switch

Locate the door with the faulty power window switch.

Fix power window switch. Reach into the door panel and disconnect the power connector to the window motor wear leather gloves to protect against cuts. Connect the leads of your voltmeter to the two terminals on the connector. This technique will work with almost any car that has power window switches. However if the same problem persists the switch may have to be replaced.

Pop out the switch base or cluster and remove the harness from the switch. Attach the multimeter to the wires then activate the window switch with the car s key in the on position. If you are getting power in both directions of the switch then the electrical wiring to the motor is good and the motor should be replaced. Using a flat tip screwdriver slightly pry up all around the switch base or cluster.

For vehicles with a pop out power window switch. This switch takes input from either the driver or other passengers and sends power to the window motor which opens or closes the window. Using a small pocket flat tip screwdriver slightly pry on the locking tabs on the power window switch. Our technicians can get into the switch pack remove the springs and clean or replace the broken connections.

Push the switch and observe if it can make the windows roll. Power window switch repair replacement in some cases a switch connection can be repaired. Repair any power window switch i said 96 00 honda accord but i meant 95 98. The common reason for the window to not move up or down is a fuse window regulator or window motor failure.

Pry out the locking tabs. When this happens we can often save our customers a bundle but we always prepare you to replace the switch at the same time. If you are not getting power to the motor wiring then you need to check for power going to the window switch.