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May 28, 2009 | 11:54 AM

Curt Bates

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windows go down but not up

On my 97 F-250 XLT you can roll the windows down but they won't go back up from the drivers side control, the passenger side control works however.
Any body had a similar problem?

May 28, 2009 | 12:03 PM

Smokiesman

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What the most likely problem is bad armature in the window motor! It will get a dead spot and then the window no longer will work! I used bang on the door panel and sometimes would work again! Finally bit the bullet and put in a rebuilt 0ne! Easy job works fine now!

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May 28, 2009 | 12:17 PM

Curt Bates

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the problem extends over to the passenger window, you can roll it down but not up, however if you go over to the passenger control then you can roll it up

May 28, 2009 | 01:49 PM

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I think water gets in those switches from the window washer. Keep the window up while using it.

May 28, 2009 | 03:00 PM

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Those switches they use are relly not to high tech! Prob time for some replacements!!

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May 28, 2009 | 07:07 PM

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Replace the switch on the drivers side door it is faulty

May 29, 2009 | 08:36 AM

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I have a similar problem. Passenger side goes down fine with both switches. Will not go up no matter what switch I use D or P side. I have to tap hard on the switches in the up position to get it to work. Once its up it stays up unless I absolutely have to put it down. How much are these switches and are they hard to install?

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May 29, 2009 | 10:21 AM

BPofMD

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+3 on new switch (es).

May 29, 2009 | 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jerzydiver

Replace the switch on the drivers side door it is faulty

My thought as well.

May 29, 2009 | 12:09 PM

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Curt Bates

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I swapped the passenger and driver side switches and the drivers side worked and passenger didn't, then swapped them back, and it went back to original problem so it appears it is the switch.
Thanks to all who pitched in they're info.
Hope Ican return the favor in the future