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On my 2001 Suburban the drivers window does not work. In researching I realize that most often it is the motor/regulator. I purchased a new motor/regulator assembly with cables. I took the door panel off and unplugged the connection to the window motor. I tested this lead with a volt meter and showed no voltage when I operated the window switch. I then plugged in the new motor/regulator assembly without installing it to see if motor would run, it did not. So I assumed it was the switch. I bought a new master switch console from my chevy dealer and instlled it, driver window still does not work. All other windows and power locks work fine. Could not see any obvious breaks or damage in wiring between motor and switch. Any ideas??
Thank you!
Hi Steve,
There are two possibilities: a broken wire (typically between the driver door and the left front interior kick panel) and a fault in the "body control module." I am not an expert at electrical repairs so I can't tell you much else. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
Ben ... the power window guy.
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| Comment | Ben, You were right, it was a broken wire. I thought that since the front passenger window worked that the switch console was getting power, it was not. The larger gauge green wire feeds the power to the switch for the driver's window only. The harness comes into the sidewall of the car right next to the parking brake. Everytime you depress the parking brake you are stretching the wire harness. The green wire was damaged. Next time a wiring diagram would save a lot of time. | ||
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Ben Menard
Expertise
I am interested in answering questions regarding power window problems. Most typically those inquires will involve problems with window regulators, window motors, and window switches.
Experience
I have been repairing window problems full time for over seven years. I have repaired most all types of problems in the majority of domestic and import vehicles newer than 1988.
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Better Business Bureau
Education/Credentials
The only education available in this field - the school of hard knocks!
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