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Old May 27, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Power window switches

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I got a new prob. just started today. the drivers side window isn't functioning properly. it will only work sometimes when i try to put it up and down,
sometimes if i try to put the window down I will hear a clicking noise come from the fuse box. I've located it to the relays. numbers 3-4-5
all 3 relays have the numbers-- FOAB-14B192-AA on the top and 9097 C1 on the bottom.

In my best guess this means I have a bad relay. am I correct?
any other ideas what it may be?

thanks in advance

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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Bump, I'm curious too, for future reference.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Try swapping the relays around. Just make sure that you remember the original positioning of them.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Not to sound MacGyver....but wasn't there a mod that involved tin-foil for this problem? haha
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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On a side note, are the window buttons/door lock buttons supposed to light up at night? Mine don't and I can't remember if they ever did? Sorry for the semi-hijack...
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Not to sound MacGyver....but wasn't there a mod that involved tin-foil for this problem? haha
Nope, that's the door locks, been there, done that.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Hi, all

thanks for responding it's nice to know there's helpful people out there.

I did try switching the relays around, they still made a clicking noise.

the tin foil deal was if the relay button didn't work, the problem I think is with the relays, but don't want to buy them if thats not what the problem is

thanks

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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by John M T
Hi All,

I got a new prob. just started today. the drivers side window isn't functioning properly. it will only work sometimes when i try to put it up and down,
sometimes if i try to put the window down I will hear a clicking noise come from the fuse box. I've located it to the relays. numbers 3-4-5
all 3 relays have the numbers-- FOAB-14B192-AA on the top and 9097 C1 on the bottom.

In my best guess this means I have a bad relay. am I correct?
any other ideas what it may be?

thanks in advance

John M T
It sounds like you may have a bad or failing switch. The clicking relays could be coming from a bad connection in the switch and weak power getting to the relays. Pull the switch panel out and check the plugs. Swap the switch out with one you know that works and finally, replace the switch.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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good suggestion, I'll give it a try

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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Water will get in these switches and cause corrosion. Corrosion will cause bad connections which will cause faulty current flow.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by John M T
Hi, all

thanks for responding it's nice to know there's helpful people out there.

I did try switching the relays around, they still made a clicking noise.

the tin foil deal was if the relay button didn't work, the problem I think is with the relays, but don't want to buy them if thats not what the problem is

thanks

John M T
Originally Posted by zx250
It sounds like you may have a bad or failing switch. The clicking relays could be coming from a bad connection in the switch and weak power getting to the relays. Pull the switch panel out and check the plugs. Swap the switch out with one you know that works and finally, replace the switch.
Originally Posted by zx250
Water will get in these switches and cause corrosion. Corrosion will cause bad connections which will cause faulty current flow.

John If switching the relay did'nt solve the problem, if it was the relay then the problem would have went away upon moving the problem relay, then I would do what Barry suggested and pull the switches. Look closely at the terminals for slight melting or distorting of the plastic, This is a sign of heat which is caused by a loose or corroded connection.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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hey Jim,
is it possible that the 3 relays work in conjunction?

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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Very slim possibility. Let me see if i can find the wiring diagram. If you can hear them clicking that means the coil is being energized and the conatcts are pulling in. I'll post back in a few.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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On a side note, are the window buttons/door lock buttons supposed to light up at night? Mine don't and I can't remember if they ever did? Sorry for the semi-hijack...
Jason, just did a quick search...yes the switches should light up. Because none of them work, you may want to see if the blue power wire has "juice" before replacing the swithches. Hope this helps!
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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The relays don't appear to be dependent on each other. One is the one touch down relay the other is the acc delay relay.
I would look at the switches.


What year is your truck? Crewcab or not? This way I can look at the right diagram.
 
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