Electric Window Switches 96 LT Astro

Been having trouble with the electric windows in my van for almost 2 years now. Will go down partway, then not back up, will stay down then eventually go up if your lucky over the next 1/2 hour.

Well I am going to attempt to fix this problem should I start with the switches? $90 for them all at the dealer, and salvage yards around don't have any.

Suggestions??

Had similar problem, I replaced drivers side window lift motor, my passenger side still bad it needs help going up. Will replace motor soon. Web price for motor is $60. I believe this is a common problem.

Thanks Sonnald, I ordered new switches first as this is the easiest thing to replace. If that does not solve the problem I will move onto the motors. The reason I believe it is a switch is that when the windows do work they go up and down unassisted. It does not seem like the motors are "weak".

Thanks for you input.

Been having trouble with the electric windows in my van for almost 2 years now. Will go down partway, then not back up, will stay down then eventually go up if your lucky over the next 1/2 hour.

Well I am going to attempt to fix this problem should I start with the switches? $90 for them all at the dealer, and salvage yards around don't have any.

Suggestions??
I have done motors on both sides of our 97. The old motors seem to overheat and shutdown, then work again later. I would skip the switches and go for the motor. $55 at AutoZone w/ lifetime. You have to drill out the old rivets. New motor comes with screws. Takes a couple of hours.

Well, I was inpatient and ordered the switches prior to your reply pringlemr.

I appriciate the input and if the switches do not work I will go on to the motors.

Was Autozone the best $ you found for the motors? I have had really good luck with www.gmpartsdirect.com when it comes to finding stuff.

I have done motors on both sides of our 97. The old motors seem to overheat and shutdown, then work again later. I would skip the switches and go for the motor. $55 at AutoZone w/ lifetime. You have to drill out the old rivets. New motor comes with screws. Takes a couple of hours.


I recieved the switches that I discussed above and you were correct. The windows still don't work correctly, will have to invest in motors next.

How hard is the motors to change?