Hi, My electric windows have stopped working with the main switch and all the other switches with the exception of the n/s/f door window switch have also stopped working.Oddly if you keep the remote pressed to open/close the windows this does work on all the windows???? Is it the main door switch if so how come the n/s/f switch still works and the rest don't???The mirror switch works as it should. Or is there a "secret squirrel" button somewhere?
Thanks in advance
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jam60
Re: Electric Windows
Post by Horizon » Fri May 05, 2017 4:23 pm
[quote="jam60"]
Hi, My electric windows have stopped working with the main switch and all the other switches with the exception of the n/s/f door window switch have also stopped working.Oddly if you keep the remote pressed to open/close the windows this does work on all the windows???? Is it the main door switch if so how come the n/s/f switch still works and the rest don't???The mirror switch works as it should. Or is there a "secret squirrel" button somewhere?
Thanks in advance
[/quote]
All the other windows except the NSF probably go through the main switch as there is a lockout for the rear windows in the main switch,
Hi, My electric windows have stopped working with the main switch and all the other switches with the exception of the n/s/f door window switch have also stopped working.Oddly if you keep the remote pressed to open/close the windows this does work on all the windows???? Is it the main door switch if so how come the n/s/f switch still works and the rest don't???The mirror switch works as it should. Or is there a "secret squirrel" button somewhere?
Thanks in advance
[/quote]
All the other windows except the NSF probably go through the main switch as there is a lockout for the rear windows in the main switch,
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Horizon
Re: Electric Windows
Post by jam60 » Fri May 05, 2017 5:19 pm
Hmm interesting that, have notice whatever position the (lockout) button is in it doesn't illuminate? But out of curiosity thought that when engaged it only stopped the rears from operating?
jam60
Re: Electric Windows
Post by Horizon » Fri May 05, 2017 6:39 pm
[quote="jam60"]
Hmm interesting that, have notice whatever position the (lockout) button is in it doesn't illuminate? But out of curiosity thought that when engaged it only stopped the rears from operating?
[/quote]
The fact it is not illuminating shows there could be a problem with the main switch. The signal to open the rear windows must be tied in with the main switch.
There have been reports previously of failed master switches as people have struggled to get ones of EBay that have the folding mirror button option.
Try the search button on the forum to see if you can dig up previous posts on the subject.
Hmm interesting that, have notice whatever position the (lockout) button is in it doesn't illuminate? But out of curiosity thought that when engaged it only stopped the rears from operating?
[/quote]
The fact it is not illuminating shows there could be a problem with the main switch. The signal to open the rear windows must be tied in with the main switch.
There have been reports previously of failed master switches as people have struggled to get ones of EBay that have the folding mirror button option.
Try the search button on the forum to see if you can dig up previous posts on the subject.
2011 Kia Sorento KX3 2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
Horizon
Re: Electric Windows
Post by jam60 » Wed May 10, 2017 12:49 am
I removed master door switch, inspected all connect ions & refitted said switch... Still the same.
I removed all associated fuses,inspected & refitted. Hey presto everything working
I removed all associated fuses,inspected & refitted. Hey presto everything working

jam60
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