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Old May 8, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Default 99 xj windows only work from the drivers side
Before you say anything, yes I tried the window lock on the drivers side switch panel.
None of the windows work unless you use the driver controls.
Any ideas?
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Old May 8, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TheycallmeSDZ
Before you say anything, yes I tried the window lock on the drivers side switch panel.
None of the windows work unless you use the driver controls.
Any ideas?

probably the passenger side switch is bad you would have to check to see if there is power going into the switch and then see if power is going out of the switch to the window motor on the side not working
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Old May 9, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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So the other 3 door switches are bad?
That doesnt seem right.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Mine does the SAME exact thing....along with all the other trademark issues XJ's have!! haha
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Old May 9, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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I could be wrong but is the lock switch working not just that you have it unlocked seems more likely that it could be a problem then all three other window switches?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Default It's Not Your Window Lock
There are a few threads about this already. I had the same problem with my 2000 XJ. This is the thread i followed and helped me out https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/win...working-13287/
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Old May 9, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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That's the one.. Try splicing and soldering a piece of wire instead of the paper clip (if it works) it's far more reliable.
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I just thought the other 3 switches were for looks. mine is the same I just tell people the windows are locked, when they say will you unlock them, I say "nope".
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I had the same problem and had to replace the whole drivers side switch panel. I think I got it off of Ebay for like $70. Once I hooked it up everything worked like a charm.
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Driver-side panel is considered the "master" panel. 9 times out of 10 it's the problem. Common on 98+ XJ and near all WJ.
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ok reading this thread actually made me fix mine. it was the window lock as advised.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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I have a 99xj 2 door. Is the plug the same as pictured?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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i did this on my wifes 98 xj..worked GREAT

thanks again jeep forum!

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...-switch-86322/
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Originally Posted by sawspa
I have a 99xj 2 door. Is the plug the same as pictured?
Yes
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bad ***.....thanks guys
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