OOdynamite

So my jeep has power windows all around. the problem is that none of the passenger windows can be controlled by their door controls, only the driver door with controls to all the windows can make the passenger windows move. So i know its not window motor problems, cuz the driver can still make them go up and down. and the weird thing is that if a passenger is pushing their window switch up, and im pushing down on the driver door, the window wont move. Same if im pushing down, and they are pushing up. So they have some control over it, just not all. Anyone else have a similar problem, or know what is wrong? thanks

cherokeeaddiction23

haha this is a cherokee thing ive seen a lot of threads on this before, and mine does the same exact thing as yours too, ive heard that putting a paper clip in the plug in the drivers kick panel work but im not exactly sure how to fix it, im sure if you search around on here you could find something

OOdynamite

Thanks, ill do some research and let you know if i find anything that works.

rich

I had the same power window problem on my 2000 XJ. Power window switches worked from driver seat but not from any of the passenger seats. I had a bad window lock switch. I bypassed the switch by shorting two adjacent yellow and tan leads on a connector located inside a driver side kick-panel with a paper clip. See two pictures below...

green arrow = the connector

yellow arrow = yellow lead
tan arrow = tan lead
red arrow = paper clip

Not shown in the pictures but I covered up the pin and connector with some electrical tape.

Now all window switches work fine, but of course the windows lock switch is inoperable. The switch is permanently closed (effectively with the paper clip) so all window switches work at all time. My kids are grown so no need for a lockout.

xj2000
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This is from xj2000.Give thanks to him.

JdoubleU

so if you were to remove the paperclip would that allow the window lock to work once more? i have that same problem with my 99 xj, just curious.

OOdynamite

Rich- did u disconnect the negative battery terminal before u went and stuck a paper clip in there? lol Thanks

rich

I just grabbed this from XJ2000 from another post I saw hoping it would help you.I'm not sure but it wont hurt to pull it off, if need be ,after you put in the clip have them hook it up, And if you have a problem have them unhook it. You could pm XJ2000 so you would know for sure. Good luck

oggy017

I did the same mod, but instead of a paper clip, I used a wire tap,

the wire tap I used allowed both wires to run all the way through, I installed it on the same two wires and this is what I ended up with, cleaner looking, imo, and also safer.



Again I did get the idea from this thread though, so props to xj2000 for the idea.

OOdynamite

Where did u get the wire tap at? How much? And how does it work?

oggy017

I got the tap at the hardware store, I was in there for something else and thought of it.. it was less than a dollar, the metal tab in the first photo pushes down, and connects the two wires together creating a sort of bridge between the two. to use it all you do is slide it over both wires, then use a pair of pliers to push the metal tab down flush with the plastic, and close the flap over.

Safety note: while the tap is completely safe after installed if you were to have power running to the wires while pushing the metal tab and happen to touch the pliers to a ground, you WILL cause a short. Disconnecting the battery isn't necessary but I would at the minimum recommend you do this without the key in the ignition.

OOdynamite

Hey man thanks for the help. I'll give it a shot and let u know how I make out.

OOdynamite

Hey it worked perfect. Thanks for all the help, especially XJ2000

MickDime

so basically you are connecting the two wires next to the harness but not severing them?

OOdynamite

Correct, the metal piece creates a bridge that connects the two wires. That way the power gets from the one wire to the other before the bad connection spot

MickDime

thanks, might try that...mines pretty random, sometimes they work and sometimes they dont