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Subject:Re: Driver's side power Window not working
From:Ken Wilford
Date:Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:04:34 -0400

Jeff, my first suspect is always the wiring between the door and the
body.  Inside the rubber boot in the door jamb area the wires can and
often do break.  Some times it is completely other times it is partial
so that you are still seeing the motor trying to work, but not enough
amperage is getting to it because of the wire strands being broken.  I
usually split the boot open and then just start tugging at the wires one
by one until one of them comes out as a broken one.  Then resplice it
with a crimp, butt splice connector or run a whole new wire which ever
you choose, and it should fix the problem.  If you find you need a new
motor let me know as I can get them.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

Jeff Lincoln wrote:
> OK, gang since my mind is on repairs.
>
> Right after Buses of the Corn my driver side window quit working. Passenger
> window works fine.
>
> I admitedly haven't done any checking yet - just curious what the general
> consensus is as to if it's more likely to be wiring, the switch, or the
> motor.
>
> When I press the switch the interior lights dim slightly as normal - like
> it's doing it's thing - I kinda suspect the motor.
>
> I know it's the kind of question that could go many ways - just curious
> where to look first :)  Thanks.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>
>