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Feb 19th, 2018, 13:47 | #1 |
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Newbie Electric window woes
Hi there, new member here I got a 1999 Volvo V70 2.5D, 1 owner from new and been garaged all its life.
Anyway I got a problem with the electric windows, I have tried searching the forum but not found anything. Ok so I can raise and lower all of the windows from the drivers door switch however they will not raise or lower from the individual door using the switch’s on them. The front passanger door window switch has the lock car doors function which still works fine. Any tips on where to start look to fix the problem. Thanks |
Feb 19th, 2018, 16:50 | #2 |
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On the driver's door switch pack there's an "On-Off" rocker switch - this disables window opening on all other windows, so are you sure this isn't simply in the "Off" position? If not, then I'd suspect this switch or the wiring to it is faulty as there aren't too many faults that would cause non-opening on all windows if they work from the driver's switch pack.
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Feb 20th, 2018, 09:21 | #3 |
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Sometimes a sign of the previous owner having been a heavy smoker and the switches getting a bit 'gunged up' (been there etc.!).
If the above post does not work... It is (reasonably) easy to extract the switch packs to work on them (don't let the cable fall back thorough the hole... it's a bugger to get out again!. Once out, they are reasonably easy to dismantle (I recommend taking photos first and being careful!!!) so that one can have a look at the contacts. They can be cleaned with an appropriate contact cleaner. I won't say that the above will be the ultimate solution; but it did work for me once.
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Feb 20th, 2018, 09:40 | #4 |
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Ah thanks for the advice and i have tried using the rocker switch but doesnt seem to make any difference.
The previous owner wasnt a smoker but i will try and take out the switch like you suggest and look/clean the contacts. Many thanks! |
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Feb 20th, 2018, 12:37 | #6 |
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I’ve recently had the same issues. Take the switches that’re faulty out of the door. Once it’s out there’s some copper contacts. Dirt falls in between panels in the door car and gathers on these strips. Get a small screwdriver or cleaning tool and clean them up. Once they’re free of dirt the contact should be good and work.
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If you drive the thing, that's a botch that will work short-term... the contacts will already be pitted, and burnt, so get more pitted and fail again. Cause? Age,and poor spark suppression in the stock units. Known issue: Covered loads of times.... £20 delivered Just put a LHD cluster in, as per the "Killers & Std. Faults" list. Don't mess around with the old one or even a new Volvo item. This doesn't work, at least not for long, and takes more time, or more money. LHD drive pattern versions are sold by the Chinese - better made, with more spark-suppression and come in at £20 delivered. At that price, they've become throwaway. Only they won't work in a RHD car, but can be cobbled in - with a bit of prodding, as per the "Killers & Std. Faults" list.
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Feb 21st, 2018, 14:16 | #8 |
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I have the same year car and have had this issue. I just took the drivers door unit out, removed the plugs one at a time and cleaned every contact with a knife. Has worked fine since. Hopefully it works for you!
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Feb 21st, 2018, 19:06 | #9 |
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Generally it is the drivers switch which malfunctions - I found removing and giving the contacts a good clean worked.
There is a bit of a knack getting it back in..... There are a few old threads on this forum - so have a search as I found how to do it from here. You could ease the back ones out/remove and test the continuity with a multi meter if you wanted to check these first. |
Feb 22nd, 2018, 09:02 | #10 |
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Ok thats great help everyone i am hoping to get sometime at the weekend to have a go at this and will report back! Many thanks!
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