Hello all… just today found this forum while searching for anything to help me fix my Jeep issues. SO, I’m brand new to the forum. Looks like a huge volume of information in here.

This will probably too wordy but if you wouldn’t mind wading through this and reading on, I would be most appreciative. I can live with most of these issues but the automatic windows are a priority. I’m currently parked and have plastic over the window.

The main issues are electrical, i.e. power windows, alarm, door locks and interior lights (not including dash lights… they’re working) I’ve never worked on my cars but some YT videos seem to be doable even with my limited skill set and lack of correct tools! But before I start removing door panels and performing surgery on wires and pcb’s, is there a method or a best way to diagnose, isolate and fix? In other words, where do I start?


Power Windows
Recently the driver’s window stopped working however if I stopped the car, opened and closed the driver’s door, the window would suddenly work. Currently, none of the interior window controls work.

Alarm
Key fob doesn’t work (even w/new battery) so using key to enter which (sometimes) sets off the alarm.

Interior lighting
Interior lighting working intermittently (dash, gauges, indicators ok…)

Automatic Locks
These work only from front passenger side. That would lock all doors except the driver’s side which has to be locked manually from the inside before exiting. (procedure is: turn off engine, remove key, open driver door, lock all with front passenger side lock switch, then on driver’s door, manually move lock slider under door opener, then exit and close door) No interior lights when doors open or closed.

Any advice or help you can offer is appreciated.

Many thanks…

 

Look at the wiring between the driver door and door jamb. There may be a few broken wires in there that are causing headaches.

 

Many thanks Bustedback... I'll check it out.

 

When checking those wires, look for soft spots or kinks in the wires. The wire can be broken inside the insulation from flexing and look good.

 

Suspect the switch on the driver's door on the back of the key cylinder is broken, will affect the interior lights, key fob, alarm.
The one power window not working, well, that sounds like it's in the drivers door , maybe the switch or the regulator motor.

 

The RKE receiver (Remote Keyless Entry) is screwed to the back of the passenger's door panel. You may have wires loose or broken in BOTH doors.