This video saved me a lot of money, I bought a new master window switch for my 2006 Element since I really couldn't test the old one. Worked great. Saved the trouble of replacing window motor regulator. Thank you.
@iakazul
6 жыл бұрын
The switch in my Cavalier is dirty as all heck so I’m going for the easy score and replacing the switch and just got it today. You rock, Eric!!!
@cityscene121
12 жыл бұрын
I find the gem in the details. Eric, I listen beyond the general topic, for me the trouble shooting process you verbalize is the gem. Nice job Eric, this thing (video), you do well.
@38911bytefree
12 жыл бұрын
Many auto window lifters are implemented on the basis of current. When current sudenly raises, this means that window reach some end (low or top) so some circuit get this signal and opens de circuit. You have ground in both pins when the window is not in use is just because shortening the motor to ground act as a brake for the window and motor itself. If not, the window will keep running a bit after you depressed the swiitch. Shortening the motor avoid this behaivor.
@Robbmyster
12 жыл бұрын
I love the little things about your channel...like how you show yourself trying the window switch without turning the key on. Most people would edit that out but the truth is, we all do stuff like that all the time. Keep it real my friend :)
@thomvogan3397
2 жыл бұрын
Wish I had of watched this video first before watching a dozen so-called backyard mechanic ones that told me nothing. Thanks Eric
@jplkenny
12 жыл бұрын
just in case people are interested when the switch was staying on due to failure of the auto down function the switch itself was heating up. this resulted in damage that caused the switch to not be able to carry the amps rquired because it had to much resistance to allow proper current flow.
@yourvotecancount4366
9 жыл бұрын
Eric you are a friggin genius! You just saved me from replacing a motor!!! The voltage was there but the current sensing circuitry was limiting my window to go up. Bad switch. It would have been the last thing I replaced. THANK YOU!!!
@sorenalways
9 жыл бұрын
Would your window also go up an inch or so and then stop, so you would have to wait a few minutes and then go up another inch, etc? Please let me know, if so! I don't want to shell out the $$ for a new motor if i don't have to!
@yourvotecancount4366
9 жыл бұрын
sorenalways Initially it was only going up/down 2 inches at a time and then went to it went down and would not go up. Using a jumper I was able to get the window to go back up so I knew the motor was working. The switch takes all of 2 minutes to replace once you have a new one. I found it online (new) for @ $22.50 on ebay.
@DickotheClown
9 жыл бұрын
+sorentalways I'm having that same problem with my passenger window, I have a coupe. My drivers side window is stuck open a couple inches as well =.=
@matthewgillenwater5791
2 жыл бұрын
Power probes are AWSOME DUDE!!! I want to get one so bad! A window motor is going to be the cause of me getting 1 I believe
@CajunGreenMan
6 жыл бұрын
Wow, Power Probes been around since the mid-90s. No one in the motorcycle world seems to know they exist. Strange. Thanks for the great video!
@bluetorch13
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thanks for sharing. I'm going downstairs right now to check. Last time on my rear windows, my "repair" guy removed the motor and tweaked stuff inside, now is dead again. Now is my passengers and the other rear window... I hope is this!
@epiphaknee
12 жыл бұрын
Our friends at Wells make that switch and you can purchase it at RockAuto, if you want to avoid the dealership [prices]. On GM applications, if you replace the regulator/motor rivets with a nut and bolt arrangement make sure to use Locktite or they will vibrate loose over time! Great Video as always!!
@ratdude747
12 жыл бұрын
FYI, it might be easier to drill out the rivets than to grind them... this is especially true for pop rivets.
@dejanira2
12 жыл бұрын
i loved Cavaliers, I had a 1987 with a 4 cylinder. It took the first summer to install a Boston Acoustics speakers and a ADS 300 watt amp. Most of the summer the back seat was out as I installed speakers, subwoofer, and the amp. I had 198000 miles on it when the engine finally blew.
@roostercrowe1
11 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to give you a great big 'THANKS' for this video. I have a 2004 Chevy Cavalier and had a problem with the passenger window - it would not go up. After watching your video I removed the door panel, disconnected the electrical coupling to the motor and using my volt meter was able to determine I was getting voltage at the connector - but was it enough current? I made an electrical cable and connected it to the battery - window went right up. I will replace the switch on the console.
@zx8401ztv
12 жыл бұрын
Ive had this problem with a frends car, it was the door wire that was in the external gator, the wire was only hanging on by a few strands. Ive allways used a multimeter and sometimes a test bulb as a load. Smashing tutorial :-)
@therealjammit
12 жыл бұрын
I kind of made my own power probe. It only has a red/green LED with 1K resistor to tell polarity, and a switch to short the probe to either ground or B+. An old headlight limits current to about 2 amps to prevent releasing the magic electric smoke.
@panzerveps
12 жыл бұрын
Had a similar problem with my mother's 97 Audi A3. The windows live their own lives, and goes up and down as it wants. It's either the central locking or the microswitch in the key-lock. Fingers crossed for the second option.
@Jason-McCoy
12 жыл бұрын
I've got a power probe. It paid for itself damn quick. I'm looking at the master set with a few more bells and whistles. Great vid man. :)
@sjs2657g
12 жыл бұрын
Occam's razor: The simplest solution is usually the correct one. Cup holders invite people to spill liquids in cars [especially my wife]. Center consoles [and their switches] get the majority of spillage, so I have done this more than once on my wife's car. Getting interiors cleaned at car washes hide many of the clues indicate liquid damage to switches.
@CravinMorehead420
12 жыл бұрын
I love my Power Probe too, saves time trying to isolate the problem.
@Dillithium
12 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you're working on customer cars again, I was getting worried that your clients had disappeared after you moved. Once again, cool video!
@zloben9000
12 жыл бұрын
well at least he didn't remove the EXHAUST PIPE to fix the key. no biggie Eric .. you are the man !
@lcole7501
Жыл бұрын
I'm experiencing the same problem. I've replaced the switch and there was some power to the passenger rear window. It would go down a few inches then stop. I tried to get it back up.... no power. The next day, there was some power for the regulator to move, then a few minutes later it was successfully closed. I don't know what the problem could be.
@coeneschamaun1735
Жыл бұрын
We had similar issues with our driver door. Perplexing.When the window finally quit, it turned out to be a cable jam. We replaced regulator, and now window goes up, but not down. So then I bench checked the master switch for power out, and of course driver down is no power. My question is, is there some "limiting" circuitry in that switch that maybe got fried when the cable jam happened? And was potentially causing an issue (and cutting the power off) just prior to the cable jam? This 'magic' curcuitry, that I can find no info about....does it function for ALL the windows (ie, it could be messing up your rear window), or only the driver window? And what situations cause this limiting circuitry to cut off the power? I can really find no info about this....
@lcole7501
Жыл бұрын
@@coeneschamaun1735 I'll check what you just said. Every piece of information is valuable.
@Desterado
12 жыл бұрын
I love how the new switch was clearly an updated version, it had words on the lockout button. Either that or they were very worn off on the old one.
@ofc474
10 жыл бұрын
rockauto.com, all you'll ever need. Using them for years.
@eliw4232
12 жыл бұрын
My '00 Cavalier has close to 180,000 miles on it, and other than small things here and there it is just starting to show it's age, and that's only because a tranny cooler line blew which caused a sudden loss of transmission fluid. Even having going through that, the transmission still shifts fairly decently. The only car I've had that was more reliable was my '96 Subaru Impreza, which had 304,000 miles on it when it finally gave up.
@laryon
4 жыл бұрын
Good video. I'm glad you mentioned amperage. Digital meters can show proper voltage, but once a load is applied the voltage will drop too low - loose/bad connections are a pain. Does that tool also load test the circuit? Take care.
@blankpanic
12 жыл бұрын
if there slow its probably not the switch its either the motors are wearing out or the tracks for the window are all gummed up with dirt and the motor has no grease left i would advise using some silicone spray lube and some grease for the motor
@mikek5924
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, Have a question! What is better: PP!!!, PP4 or PP HOOK? And for which purposes? I mean that it is obvious that they are different tools, but majority function are the same. It would be great to hear some comparison. Thank you.
@donaldlee6699
Жыл бұрын
My 2002 Buick Park Avenue had a problem with the power windows, door locks, and mirrors not working on the driver side. After about (2) two months I noticed the button on the bottom of the module for window lock began to flash so I pushed it and they worked for about (2), months or so. Then, it stopped working again. Then, the passenger side power windows, and door locks stopped working. I have a circuit tester power probe KM50 that should be here any day now. Do you have any idea what the problem is? To remove the module in the door panel I have to depress the tabs? The fuses on the automobile is difficult to locate. Thanks! I subscribed!
@harleysuxass
12 жыл бұрын
One thing I do when I have a good voltage reading and suspect an amperage problem is to load test the circut with a lightbulb that I attached test leads to. If it doesnt light up when the switch is activated but shows good battery voltage on my dvom, it means there is a problem for sure in the circut. It only takes one small strand of wire to flow voltage and fool a dvom but it wont hold any amperage
@MrNeonDriver
12 жыл бұрын
I know you don't reply but i hope you do read it, I had this problem on a VW Lupo. which torqued its motor round at the end and burnt it self in auto mode. Now we went to the dealer and they said it had to make it learn the end of the run. by putting it all up and then press and hold it down for 10 seconds twice. Supposedly it had a learning thing.
@roostercrowe1
11 жыл бұрын
Thnaks again, Eric. There's no telling how much money you saved me simply by providing me with the info I needed - and it was right on the money! Same exact problem. Dude - I am so grateful!
@808UNO
12 жыл бұрын
POWER PROBE FTW!
@williamfinucane
9 жыл бұрын
my electrical/electronic systems operation and service class starts tomorrow.. gotta get a power probe :)
@StratusCams
12 жыл бұрын
Ya why not? Volts, amps ohms, checking resistance across the switch would be a way. Not saying the Power probe isnt cool which it is, im just going to grab some jumper wires.
@johnerway7255
5 жыл бұрын
Like the probe, I will look into one, thanks guy.
@johnboy731
6 жыл бұрын
rewind Eric , always check the switch first , use a multi meter and a piece of wire ?
@matrixownz
12 жыл бұрын
thanks for turning the sound off on the power probe why does the window do down but there it still glass sticking up in the corner ?
@pd2905
11 жыл бұрын
ok what do you suggest buddy?
@neoholland
12 жыл бұрын
Eric can you make a video on how to use the power probe to its max??? is an awesome tool!
@SpaceWolfPainter
12 жыл бұрын
Great Place for a switch assembly.. right where people spill stuff. Genius.
@omgDeadbrad
11 жыл бұрын
depends, if ur motor works yes, if so drag the window up with pliers and pull the switch up to hold it in place
@BlazingTiger91
12 жыл бұрын
This is my first car and have done next to no mechanical work. Easiest way for me to explain the issue is to give you a scenario. Window will start in the down position so its all the way down. I hit the up button and the window goes up about half way then stops. Then i have to wait a few minutes and can retry pressing the up button and it may go up a few more inches before stopping again. Have any experience with this type of issue? Thanks for any advice you can give me. I appreciate it.
@robinsonsauto
12 жыл бұрын
Nice job, The Powerprobe is a great tool, Love mine as well your not alone lol
@alexjairchavez
11 жыл бұрын
Eric, I have a 02' Pontiac Sunfire and was wondering if you did make a video on how to remove the the motor assembly for the power window for the driverside?
@johnjackowiec6310
11 жыл бұрын
I want that tool! I am a retired Mechanic. I have use jumper wires to test the system like you have. I still do from every brand cars with electrical problem. What brand is that test light? Snap-On?
@louishollandjr
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video great information my daughter have one and driver side window goes up then stop I half turn key power on off and pull on window. I think its motor.
@dontbea7237
4 жыл бұрын
So what causes it to jump out of the track because I'm having this issue now I've realigned the track multiple times but every time I put the window down it drops it back out of the track and goes cattywampus in the hole pretty much the back end of the window stays up high while the front end Falls low
@ratbag359
12 жыл бұрын
you can check a fuse easy with a volt meter just set to dc volts if you get a reading like 12 volts the fuse is bad and there may still be a short
@nezerac
12 жыл бұрын
I've yet to get a crappy video from you eric. Love you channel. keep up the good work man!
@cbobcbob100
10 жыл бұрын
Great video ...I had some sucess with cleaning switch but not easly to do.....bob
@apatheticempathy
10 жыл бұрын
how and what did u use to clean it up ?
@ashleysmith7891
8 жыл бұрын
apatheticempathy
@xXBurntBaconXx
7 жыл бұрын
So if i want to test for power, I don't have to hook my ground as its already connected to the battery. But if I want to supply power to something that takes 12v then I need to also supply a ground.
@srbeckable
12 жыл бұрын
great video, as always, love that audio you use in your transistions. is that a drink holder that pulls out of the console? either way, it looked like beverages may have been the root cause. i had a similar problem with my dakota, changed the switch ($40), worked fine for weeks, it started screwing up again. turned out to be damaged wires between the door and the jamb.
@NickMyers1
12 жыл бұрын
Wicked easy? Ha, you ever lived in Massachusetts? Great diagnostic work on the power window switch.
@KatoJac
12 жыл бұрын
Stupid question, but would a digital multimeter help you find the problem to this job?
@rajaradhakrishanan6515
8 жыл бұрын
MY Mazda cx9 all of the power window mirror does not working as well the switch light too.Please help me find out thanks
@metalkolsto541
6 жыл бұрын
I had my 2002 rebuilt its a z24 would that be the same only thing I needed left Last question I had all 4 of my windows using the switch run down super slow and slow going up what could also cause that?
@coeneschamaun1735
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thank you. I'm having trouble finding wiring diagrams for power windows in 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Can you help? I'd like to figure out how to bench test the switches. I also tried to jump passenger rear window with 9 volt battery, but I'm not *certain * which are the motor wires (I haven't pulled the panel yet) There are 5 wires. Thank you for any help. PS. I'm just too broke to take car in to the shop, really trying to learn something about repairs.
@hellkell8693
Жыл бұрын
A 9v battery isn’t powerful enough to raise your window. Use a jumper wire hooked up to the car battery.
@ancientmax2008
12 жыл бұрын
i use power probes alot and when you use it you should start the vehicle, kills the battery alot
@MoneyMarcMes
12 жыл бұрын
Good information!!!! I learn so much from you Eric....
@joelin66
12 жыл бұрын
Good job Eric
@conradjohn5677
Ай бұрын
Any tips on getting one up without fixing it. Like, I just want it up to keep the rain out. I'm broke, so fixing it isn't really an option right now.
@BraeburnTV
11 жыл бұрын
2005 and 2006 Jeep Liberty has this issue like CRAZY. Chrysler will repair for free.
@X2N18
12 жыл бұрын
hey man! i really need help! ive been trying to fix my s10 blazer 1988 2.8 i know is pretty old truck but the rmp is like at 3000 flat.. and i try everything i look at hoses in the engine everything fine even the IAC is new... is fuel injection with carburetor 220 on it do you have any idea if that has to do with lifters or something inside ? or hoses in the transmission ? or egr? or the vacuum switch.
@KrazyAnub1s
12 жыл бұрын
Assuming that you are holding the button on the up position and not hitting it, and its not working, it could be a bad switch or the motor giving out, also it could be a broken wire. I would start at the beginning: check the switch, check the the voltage at the connector (like Eric did in the video) n then take it from there. There's really no way of telling you whats wrong with it as there's more than one reason why your window is doing what its doing
@KatLangworthy
8 жыл бұрын
i am hoping that's all that keeping my window from going up, i have to play with switch. window never goes up when you need it too
@h22sparkle
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric the car guy what is your take on the powerprobe ec2000?
@hp11208
12 жыл бұрын
How much the probe 3 goes for now?
@strocat25
12 жыл бұрын
eric that elvis clock is amazing =)
@35057
12 жыл бұрын
That power probe sounds really annoying.. I'd rather use my meter. Good video though.. I love electrical diagnostics!
@churakk
10 жыл бұрын
do you know how to fix a window module or switch on 05 or newer chevy models???
@Macmillium
12 жыл бұрын
Hello, Eric; thank you for your video. How do you compare the power probe 3 to the loadPro for voltage drop test ? Thank you Mac
@thesoup1000
11 жыл бұрын
good video I cured the problem by cleaning the contact with cleaner
@PRONET111589
12 жыл бұрын
erick do you know a way to repair the gauges on mi 03 cavalier that i recently bought but the gauges don't work. the tach does move when the engine is running but not really a correct reading.. speedo, temp and fuel do nothing.. just wanna know before buying a new cluster..
@taser1984
12 жыл бұрын
Power probe would have made it easy to check the integrity of the wiring. Pull switch out and power the motor from there. That would be a more definitive test before buying an expensive part.
@Jerkwad152
12 жыл бұрын
Auto-down windows are always a problem. I've seen Land Rovers with that where the window just randomly goes up and down as you drive.
@louishollandjr
5 жыл бұрын
How change the door latch on cavalier driver side I think spring break latch wont lock spray with oil.
@Choirboyjr11
12 жыл бұрын
another good video. lengthy but good
@apatheticempathy
10 жыл бұрын
wonder if its worth it for a junk yard switch ?
@kattyflores6965
6 жыл бұрын
buen videos gracias este aparato detecta fallas en tarjetas electrónicas como en aire acondicionado
@spearius9059
4 жыл бұрын
4:05 So I don't have to use rivets? I could just use anut and bolt forever? (That would be so much easier!)
@ICcruiser2804
12 жыл бұрын
Cavaliers are a wiring mess. My dads 04 had a dim passenger side headlight...had to disect the entire harness and found a broken wire that links both headlights together, and provids another 5V to the dim one. Next was the driver door dome. open circuit all the time, replaced the switch that WAS bad, and still no avail. Tore the entire dash apart to find a broken wire under the kick panel. This would cause the radio to stay on for 15 minutes, and drain the battery in the winter.
@tnamen1307
5 жыл бұрын
Sir my car i20 windows motor connector has 6 wires on it. How to get the wires for roll up and down windows?
@KrazyAnub1s
12 жыл бұрын
Did you check the gauges' relay?
@julanovandrey
12 жыл бұрын
Off topic!!! It is difficult to search for videos on her machine, so if You divide sections on the brand of cars, would be cool.!!!! Sincerely, Andrew!
@MrTruckDriver
12 жыл бұрын
question. power probe can show voltage, but can it show amps to ?
@jesusjr.bonacua511
11 жыл бұрын
hey!i had trouble on my automatic window,it does't work anymore when you forgot the window's open and turn it on alarm and lock mode,its automatically windows goes up..pl's tell me what to do!!
@zackn291
12 жыл бұрын
if its standard its because the reverse gears are straight cut.
@flowmaster45
11 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to put the window up manually?
@NamesAA
12 жыл бұрын
This is irrelevant, but something that ive always wanted to know. Since you're a honda tech, you can probably help; why did the older hondas (civics) In reverse make that zing noise?
@50503004
11 жыл бұрын
I have a 1998 honda civic , I just installed a new power motor regulator on the passenger side and it doesn't work. the window went up but it wont go down. its a two door, and i tried with both the drivers handle swich and the switch on the passenger. it wont work. please reply , thank you
@dcheverie
12 жыл бұрын
I had a problem with my 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport power window on the drivers side. Should I post a video showing what did to fix it?
@chicagotruckerlifeforlife5570
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...👍
@USEPartyPeople
11 жыл бұрын
Hello. Where did you get that power probe from?
@JonnyQball79
11 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video to get up a power window manually. 2001 expedition
@jaktheapprentice1023
3 жыл бұрын
How do I check it with a multimeter
@MRSROCKINROBIN
12 жыл бұрын
No dielectric grease??? Rob has shown me that using it makes a world of difference. So now if he can't find his dielectric grease he'll know that I've had it... LOL Another good vid, Eric!!! . Merrie-Merrie
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