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Window-lock out bypass (solves the issues of window switches not working)

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Default Window-lock out bypass (solves the issues of window switches not working)
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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.

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Not my write up but the question always comes up and should be stickyed and i feel this is the easiest fix
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Just want to dig this one up - fixed mine today and couldn't be happier.

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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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thanks man whenever i get a darn paper clip i am doing that
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Been wondering about how to fix that problem for some time now, great find. But I actually like making my buddys say please for me to roll down there windows, hehe
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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effing awesome
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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couldn't you just use a butt splice?

I know it's a heck of a lot more permanent than a paper clip, but you would never have to worry about it again...
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Recently acquired 2000 XJ has this same issue. Glad someone dug it up. Now I can fix mine this weekend before I head out of the country!
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The connector for the other windows is under the carpet and it sometimes gets corroded. Cleaning it can usually remedy the problem and keep the window lock-out switch functional.
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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great idea but the paper clip could cause a fire if your not careful.
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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there is another link to a fix that involves using quick connects, and a piece of wire to to do the same thing as the paper clip, and if youre gonna do it, thats the way i would go...paper clip is a good test to see if it is the problem though
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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Will this work on a '93'?
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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wow worked great!! and how will a paper clip catch fire?!
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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the paper clip wont the wire will!
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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I pulled the panel on the drivers side on my "93". I can't find a white connector or any with three wires that correspond to those above. What do I do now?
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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bump. Please help with this difficulty.
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