Classic/Antique Car Repair/77 New Yorker

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Expert: - 5/29/2011


Question
I'm having a problem with the power windows on this car  they are not working  have check the fuses and the 30 amp curcuit breaker in the fuse box  all seem to be fine  the power seats are working and are on the same curcuit as the windows  not sure where to go from here   any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Answer
I would start by checking the switch panel in the drivers door. But you will need a wiring diagram. There is one available on line at http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eNHoA8Cx33Q/Tc4t9Y...
Ya I know it is a long address but it will take you right to the diagram. Then check with a voltmeter or a test light for the flow of voltage.

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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

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Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

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More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

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Moto Award winner. And much more.

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