Had the window and lock problem; replaced the drivers side switch. Now the only inoperable is the drivers window. If I disconnect the battery and reconnect, along with doing same with switch pins, the window will go down but not up. If I do the same it will go up and not down. Tried leaving battery disconnected for 1 hour. Pulled breaker #68 for a minute. No luck. Need a way to reset the system.
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Driver side window will not go up or down unless battery disconnected and reconnected
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So, when you switch pins it operates but in the reverse direction? If I'm reading that right, the regulator actually works and the door switch probably works, but I would guess a bad wire to the regulator, or maybe the electrical connection on the regulator has issues. Try hooking a 12V source and ground directly to the regulator to move it up and down.
Actually, with the new drivers door control panel(switch) the door locks and all the windows except drivers work fine. The drivers will go down but not up. If I disconnect the battery for a few minutes and reconnect it the window will go back up but not down. So it seems the wiring is fine. I've read threads on other forums about giving the vehicle time to reset. It sometimes is related to a low battery. I checked and mine is at full charge. I'm not sure if this function is controlled by the BCM.
Hello ebatters,
Did you replace the drivers side switch with an OEM switch (GM or ACDelco)? Aftermarket switches sometimes have issues. Do what alrock suggested and check the wiring. These videos should help.
Usually it's the switch or the regulator. Good luck.
Did you replace the drivers side switch with an OEM switch (GM or ACDelco)? Aftermarket switches sometimes have issues. Do what alrock suggested and check the wiring. These videos should help.
Usually it's the switch or the regulator. Good luck.
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How are your battery cable terminals and grounds?
I would also have a load test done on your battery.
When I've had this problem, I noticed the battery was either low or not that good. Maybe I'd allowed the battery to run down a bit. Doesn't make sense that it would affect the window, but that's what I've experienced. The ultimate 'fix' to resolve the issue on my truck has been to remove the window switch/module. Bring it into the house overnight and tie the battery cables together (not touching the terminals of course). That's worked 100% of the time when I've experienced this issue. Ironically, that was a tip I got from the previous owner ...after I paid(of course) and before I left his place ...lol
Every since I soldered on new Batt terminals, and replaced the battery with a 'good one', and cleaned a ground on the floor ..I haven't had the problem occur in a long long time.
As for the ground, there's one on the floor underneath the carpet between the driver's seat and where yer feet would go. Mine was very rusty where it was bolted down, from a previous roof leak. And that ground is pretty near the door module. There are several wire harness grounds peppered around the floor ..grounds are real critical on these 'newer' vehicles. So, that might give you a few things to look into.
Good luck
I would also have a load test done on your battery.
When I've had this problem, I noticed the battery was either low or not that good. Maybe I'd allowed the battery to run down a bit. Doesn't make sense that it would affect the window, but that's what I've experienced. The ultimate 'fix' to resolve the issue on my truck has been to remove the window switch/module. Bring it into the house overnight and tie the battery cables together (not touching the terminals of course). That's worked 100% of the time when I've experienced this issue. Ironically, that was a tip I got from the previous owner ...after I paid(of course) and before I left his place ...lol
Every since I soldered on new Batt terminals, and replaced the battery with a 'good one', and cleaned a ground on the floor ..I haven't had the problem occur in a long long time.
As for the ground, there's one on the floor underneath the carpet between the driver's seat and where yer feet would go. Mine was very rusty where it was bolted down, from a previous roof leak. And that ground is pretty near the door module. There are several wire harness grounds peppered around the floor ..grounds are real critical on these 'newer' vehicles. So, that might give you a few things to look into.
Good luck
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BTW, this is an age-old issue on these H3's going back to the beginning. And window module goof-up's aren't limtied to just GM ...if you do a search several vehicles suffer similar issues. So,... batt, terminals, grounds.... that's what I would look into.
Good luck
Good luck
Thanks everyone. I was pretty sure the wiring and regulator were good so I went back to removing the battery terminals and tying them together for several minutes. Then I put the key in and set if to "run", then connect first the negative, then positive...start the vehicle. Window works fine up and down....at least today - we'll see what tomorrow brings.
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Glad you got it working. Had you previously replaced your H3's door's module? If so, what are you going to do with the old one? PM me if you're going to toss it.
Thx!
Thx!
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Yes, Tossing was the plan. Not sure how to PMGlad you got it working. Had you previously replaced your H3's door's module? If so, what are you going to do with the old one? PM me if you're going to toss it.
Thx!
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I sent you a PM (check 'Conversations" on the upper RT corner of this page)
Thanks!
Thanks!