Why is my power window not working on my C5 Corvette?
Why is my power window not working on my C5 Corvette?
Follow through this diagnostic guide to sort out your power window issues once and for all. This article applies to the C5, C6 and C7 Corvette (1997-current). There are multiple reasons that one or both of your power windows may have stopped working, and it can be tricky to sort through all the possibilities to find the solution.
What to do if your passenger side window is not working?
If it’s the passenger window that is malfunctioning, you can test the switch by using the driver side window controls. If it works using those controls, you will need to replace that window switch. If it’s the driver side window that’s not working, you’ll need to swap out the controls to test it.
What does it mean when a window won’t go down?
First off, is it only one window that won’t go down? If so, it might be a single connection, switch, or motor that’s not working. If all power windows aren’t working, then it might be a fuse or relay. Check the fuse box that contains the power window fuse and see if the fuse or relay is intact.
Why are my Silverado windows not going down?
I purchased a 1991 Silverado for my son and the windows worked fine for a month and then they started to stop and go at times. I replaced the switches and checked the relay and all were fine. I then took the panel apart and it looks like the previous owner made speaker holes in them and damaged some of the wires in the process.
How do you close the window on a corvette?
Insert the car key and completely close the window using the switch on the door. Hold the switch for three seconds and release. Figure 2. Location of window switches on driver’s side. Repeat the process in Step 2. Hold the switch for an additional three seconds and release.
Why are my windows not going up on my Corvette?
Recently, we have seen a few Corvette owners call or bring their Corvettes into the Service Department with a problem of the windows not going all the way up upon closing the door.
How to reset the power window indexing on a corvette?
After a power reconnect, you must initialize the system to reset the power window indexing feature. This can only be performed from inside the car. Start on the driver side and make sure the passenger side door is closed. Figure 1.
What to do if your driver side window is not working?
If it’s the driver side window that’s not working, you’ll need to swap out the controls to test it. Normally you can swap it with the passenger side just to do a quick test. If swapping the switch doesn’t work, go to Step 5.
Follow through this diagnostic guide to sort out your power window issues once and for all. This article applies to the C5, C6 and C7 Corvette (1997-current). There are multiple reasons that one or both of your power windows may have stopped working, and it can be tricky to sort through all the possibilities to find the solution.
If it’s the passenger window that is malfunctioning, you can test the switch by using the driver side window controls. If it works using those controls, you will need to replace that window switch. If it’s the driver side window that’s not working, you’ll need to swap out the controls to test it.
What causes a car window to go down?
Window motor assembly and wiring. If the window will only go down, there’s a good chance it’s off the tracks or its support is broken, only allowing it to go down.
Can a shorted wire cause a window not to work?
The fuse might be blown. A shorted wire will not only cause the window to not work, but will also overload the fuse, causing it to blow. Look for pinched wiring (as seen in Figure 2) as a possible indicator. Unfortunately, tracing a wire can be pretty time consuming.
