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Old 03-30-2010, 10:27 AM
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I know that there are plenty of threads there dealing with that issue, but I didn't find satisfactory explanation or fix.
I have seen the fix with rewiring the circuit but that looks like it is for more recent models than my 89

None of my power windows are working and I got the cherokee that way.... fuse/breaker (30A) seem to be good.
I refuse to believe that all motors are shot (but I may be wrong)...
I refuse to believe that all the switches went bad....

So my question is : if the main panel is bad, wouldn't I be able to use the other panels to open and close windows ? or does the front driver window HAS to be working to have all the others working as well ?

This is driving me crazy, so any insight will be appreciated.

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I just fixed mine in my 94ZJ. There is a rubber part going from the body to the door . I pulled that off and there were wires broken in there. Spliced them back together and bingo, it all works. Might work for you.
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I guess I am going to have to check that thing then lol I was hoping that there would be an answer that didn;t mention this lol

Thanks for the tips I will try that too
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If the master switch (driver's door) is bad, it will affect the other windows too.
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Thanks this is just what I wanted to know... so i guess i have a bit of testing of that to do before taking appart the wiring lol...
you guys have any easy idea to test that other than replacing the master switch ?
I mean I understand if it is bad I will have to find a replacement, but before spending money, how I can test ? is there a way ?
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Thanks this is just what I wanted to know... so i guess i have a bit of testing of that to do before taking appart the wiring lol...
you guys have any easy idea to test that other than replacing the master switch ?
I mean I understand if it is bad I will have to find a replacement, but before spending money, how I can test ? is there a way ?
Check the wiring first with a volt meter up to the master switch if you have power then take a hard look at the switch. There are a few places on eBay that are reliable and will have your switch in working condition used.
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well I should know better....
so after checking each wire to make sure they were not broken in the middle, I pushed connections in, cleaned a couple of them...... and it works....

It does not work supper great and the windows are struggling, but a good cleaning / lube should take care of that
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