Re: Diagnosing inoperative power window

Hey! That's a neat trick. The left side rear seat window on my 99 Intrepid
never "worked". Didn't worry about. Just tried your trick. After the third
"slam", I "hit" the glass with the heel of my hand and the window lowered.
Thanks, Glenn!

Larry

"maxpower" <damnnickname@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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: <kmath50@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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: > The right front window on my 1998 Stratus no longer works.
: >
: > Is there a way to apply power directly to the motor to determine if it
: > still works?
: >
: > Would a battery charger provide enough current to run the motor, or
: > would I need an automobile battery to connect to the motor?
: >
: > Also, if it is a problem with the glass being stuck, is there a safe
: > way to free it.
: >
: > If it is the motor, I would think that the driver's side would fail
: > first, as it gets the most use.
: >
: > Thanks,
: >
: > Kirk Matheson
: >
: Kirk, try this, turn the key to the run position but don't start the
: vehicle, while trying to close the window pay close attention to the dome
: lite to see if it dims slightly. If it does, start the engine up and at
the
: same time you are holding the switch in the down position slam the door
hard
: to see if it frees itself.(you may have to do this several times) If the
: dome lite does not dim this wont work. You will need to pull the door
panel
: off and see if you have 12 volts at the motor when the switch is pressed.
:
: Glenn Beasley
: Chrysler Tech
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