Power Window Problem

[Doug Meloan]

Need some expert advice.  A few days ago I lost all power window operation.  Upon further investigation I found that the red power wire was severed in the door hinge area where they are common to breaking.  I also found others that were close to being broke.  Repaired the red one first and all windows operated except the passenger side door. (I replaced the motor in that window a little over a year ago and it had worked until I lost power to all of them).  I went ahead and repaired the wires that were close to breaking but that did not change anything as far as the passenger front window operating.  Whenever I operate the window button on either the master control panel on the drivers side or the button on the front passenger door I can hear clicking as if a relay is operating and the door courtesy lights will dim so pretty sure I am getting power there but no window function.    I just find it strange that it quit working after the main power wire was severed, but all others work fine once that repair was made.  I did find a green wire hanging down under the dash next to the steering column, but it was hanging down before this issue arose.  I never could figure out where it belonged, but it looks as if it had broken at one time.  (I am attaching a couple of photos of that wire to get some input also. That wire comes out of a connector that has a white wire coming out of both ends and the green out of just one side)  Probably two unrelated situations but thought I would see if anyone can provide some answers on either one and/or what to check next.  Thanks, Doug

[Jason Edge]

Tim, if you need some cores, I have a lot of slow moving, non working ones, gears and parts. I''ll pop the top gear out, clean regrease, bench test, but that's about all I have time to do with my full time job.  Shoot me an email and will make you a real good deal on cores. 

[Doug Meloan]

Thanks, Tim.  I tried what you said and here are the results.  Red feed in switch had power and when I connected to other ports (one at a time) just heard a click, but no motor operation.  Also checked the drivers side door switch with same results.  Sounds like a bad motor to me which is unfortunate as it is only a year or two old.  Of course no warranty on electrical parts.  I ordered the last one from USA Parts Supply as a new motor (150.00 plus shipping).  OPGI offers them also as remanufactured originals but are about 190.00 plus shipping). Any suggestions? Has anyone had luck with a certain company making good quality motors for reasonable price? USA Parts Supply always treats me like dirt so not to anxious to use them again.  Do you think the motor is the issue? Don't know what else the problem could be.  Thanks again for your excellent advice.  Doug