Electrical: Electric window not working driver's side

[Jungle_Jim]

Hi All

Since the prolonged UK winter my car has got some electrical problems (240SE estate manual 200F RHD K '92).

The main problem is that the driver's power window has stopped working, though I can operate the passenger's window from the driver's armrest switch.

Before I start going on a wild goose chase pulling out trim and disturbing wiring, what would be a good place to start investigating this?

I have cleaned up the fuse connections, but it's not the fuse, assuming both power windows are on the same fuse.

Thanks

[Michael J]

I can't promise that it's the same for your year, but my 1989 Owner's manual says that all electrically operated windows are on the same fuse - no. 10 from the top, 16A.

[Stephen Edwin]

I reckon to always check simplest cheapest things first. Check connections and the switch. This does mean stripping out the door trim. That's a reasonably straightforward job on my J reg 200SE.

Whilst the door trim is off, has water got inside the door? That could cause an "after winter" electrical problem? There's a sheet of polythene that should be in strategic place behind the trim to deflect water from the window down out of harm's way.

Good luck.

[sheree850r]

I had the same problem with my 850r

I'm not saying this will fix yours as different cars but worth a try!!!

Someone told my to squirt some WD40 into the switch as they get clogged up with dirt etc, so I thought I'll give it a try and hey pesto !!! it worked and has done ever since which was over 3 years ago...

[george123]

Hi Jungle Jim,
afraid I've no advice other than my 240 driver's window did the same today. When operating the switch with the engine off but ignition on, the dash lights dim, which suggests the switch has power, and the window motor can be heard to give a single click each time the switch is rocked, but nothing else. Never had a problem with the windows before, summer or winter. No help to you, I know, but hopefully someone has had these symptoms too and may have the solution.

[loki_the_glt]

What hapens if you swap the wiring plugs over for the front windows?

If you swap over the front units and the passenger window works from the drivers' window switch then the wiring or motor's at fault; if the passenger window doesn't operate then the switch is the problem. Confirm by pressing the passenger switch: if the driver's window operates then the driver's switch is the culprit, otherwise the wiring or motor is defective.

Switch cleaner, available from Maplins inter alia, might help. Otherwise the fix depends on the source of the problem but switch problems can often be resolved by swapping them over.

[Jungle_Jim]

Hi all
With this problem, after doing some investigation I found that what George123 described is exactly what I've got...

The power window circuit has a 12v supply, the switch is ok, and when I press the switch either way, there is a small click coming from the motor.

So - is this jammed workings, or a failing motor? When I try to move the window mechanisms by hand, it won't budge - should it be possible to move any of this by hand?

Thanks
John (Jungle_Jim)

[gloster_man]

Originally Posted by george123

Hi Jungle Jim,
afraid I've no advice other than my 240 driver's window did the same today. When operating the switch with the engine off but ignition on, the dash lights dim, which suggests the switch has power, and the window motor can be heard to give a single click each time the switch is rocked, but nothing else. Never had a problem with the windows before, summer or winter. No help to you, I know, but hopefully someone has had these symptoms too and may have the solution.

Hi george123 - have you managed to resolve this?

I have had the same problem for a while and would value anybody's suggestions (after having the window fully up a few weeks ago to prevent raindrops coming in off the roof rack), and I've slid a palette knife either side of the glass to free up any possible obstruction and tried gripping it and pushing down while my daughter operates the switch. I've cleaned out the switch in the past but this time that isn't the culprit, as swapping switches with the passenger door switch shows that both switches are working. I have a 'click' and power [7.5 v, not 12 v] is getting to the motor when the switch is depressed; but the connections to the motor (red and black) are not a plug but soldered so the motor would not come out easily, assuming I can unbolt it. I'm bearing in mind what Volvodrivingbiker and Jungle_Jim have said, and hope to understand it as well as they have.

[Addy5065]

My 2002 Volvo S60. Front Passenger door window, goes down but not up. regardless of whether I use the drivers side control switch or the passenger door control switch all that I can hear is a CLICKING NOISE coming from the switch on the nearside front door, nothing moves. This would suggest to me that it might be a relay within the switch that is not working properly, ha anyone else had this problem?

[speedyG50]

Solved this issue recently. Loosen off the 4 bolts that attach the regulator to the door ... and also loosen the two locking nuts. Now use a lever to move the whole unit around a bit. Motor should now move the regulator, then reset the unit and the locking nuts as per the manual. While you're at it, squirt some lubricant over the whole shebang.