Power Window Problem

[hscott7200]

I'm having an intermittent problem with the power window on the driver side of my 2003 Dodge Caravan. It works one day and the next day it stops working. Has anyone else had the same problem? Is this something I can fix without having to take it in for repair?

[chocho1971]

Same thing on my passenger side of my 2003. Dealer said it was the actuator. They wanted a couple hundred to fix. I found that if you shut the door fairly hard it starts working which leads me to believe it is just something loose.

[labmik]

had the same problem with my 96 GC. Twice had to take the door cover and fix it. I had tried following and worked
- Lubricate the tracks holding the glass , re install the clamp holding the glass .
- the motor driving the track was ceased tight . Carefully took it off and replaced it back then tightened the two screwsholding it

[jaydodge1975]

Originally Posted by hscott7200

I'm having an intermittent problem with the power window on the driver side of my 2003 Dodge Caravan. It works one day and the next day it stops working. Has anyone else had the same problem? Is this something I can fix without having to take it in for repair?

I have almost the same problem on my 2001 Grand Caravan. However it does work again when you leave it for a bit, however it's happening more often now. There use to be days, and even months between the time it would stop to work for a bit and now it's also taking longer and longer to start to work again as well. I use to think it was due to a moist day like my dash in my Dakota but not sure anymore any ideas yet as to what it may be.

Jay Dodge

[RIP]

hscott7200 - Welcome to the forum. You can fix it. Remove the door trim panel and inner liner. Inspect the tracks for binding or broken brackets. If all is well , get the window to fail. Hold the switch on and wiggle the wiring and connections. If it now works check connections and/or the wiring for anything amiss and repair. If it doesn't work, remove the motor connector and connect a meter or test light to the harness connector. Verify the ground is good. If you consistantly see 12vdc as you throw the switch or the test light lights up, the switch is good and you'll have to change the window regulator assembly which includes the motor. If you're inclined, I've heard of folks dissassembling the motor and changing the brushes. Regulator assemblies can be had for $60 to $100 on the internet or around $120 from the dealer.

You can get schematics from Alldata or Mitchells online. If you're not handy with a meter, changing the window regulator is a logiocal step. 90%of the time the motor is the culprit. First do everything stated above except using the meter. Tap on the motor with the switch thrown to try to bring the motor to life. If it refuses and you hear a solid click from the switch, I would change the regulator assembly. You'll have the satisfaction of knowing you have a couple hundred bucks in your wallet instead of in Chryslers till.

[josephk300]

Hi RIP - I'm having a similar problem with my 99 Caravan. As an interesting twist to the problem, when the power window on the pass side goes out (inop from either switch, and intermittent as others have indicated), the power door lock in the lock direction (down) goes out too (it works in the unlock mode). I'm not seeing how the window regulator is the problem based on this. My Haynes manual doesn't show the fuses and relay for the power windows, and going through the under hood fuse box as well as under dash fuse box, I can't find anything labeled power window. Any idea where the PW fuse and relay are? I'd like to chase down the relay circuit for both the PW and PDL. I'd also like to know if the PDL and PW are "tied" together. TIA.

[Jerry Mayfield]

Originally Posted by RIP

hscott7200 - Welcome to the forum. You can fix it. Remove the door trim panel and inner liner. Inspect the tracks for binding or broken brackets. If all is well , get the window to fail. Hold the switch on and wiggle the wiring and connections. If it now works check connections and/or the wiring for anything amiss and repair. If it doesn't work, remove the motor connector and connect a meter or test light to the harness connector. Verify the ground is good. If you consistantly see 12vdc as you throw the switch or the test light lights up, the switch is good and you'll have to change the window regulator assembly which includes the motor. If you're inclined, I've heard of folks dissassembling the motor and changing the brushes. Regulator assemblies can be had for $60 to $100 on the internet or around $120 from the dealer.

You can get schematics from Alldata or Mitchells online. If you're not handy with a meter, changing the window regulator is a logiocal step. 90%of the time the motor is the culprit. First do everything stated above except using the meter. Tap on the motor with the switch thrown to try to bring the motor to life. If it refuses and you hear a solid click from the switch, I would change the regulator assembly. You'll have the satisfaction of knowing you have a couple hundred bucks in your wallet instead of in Chryslers till.

I also have a 99 Caravan and the window fell. My wife has parked it until I can get home (Louisville area). I believe that it may be the regulator so I went to the local u-pull-it yard and attempted to get another regulator assembly. I was able to remove the regulator, but wasn't able to remove the tracks that the cables are attached to. I removed the bolts, but there seems to be something that attaches it to the window. Can you help?

[Spit]

jerry,
Look down at the bottom of the window.. on both the right and left side you will see where the window joins up to the regulator/frame asby. There are wire spring clips that you have to pop and then the window will disconnect from the frame and you can remove the regulator. As I recall the blocks are plastic and the window has stud like projection the fits into the block and the clip locks it in. Once you get the window loose use duct tape and tape the window up to the top of the door frame so it's out of the way. Get the old one out it's a little tricky but keep trying differnt ways and you'll find the right way. Slide the replacement unit in the same way bolt it into place and reset the window..snapping the retainig clips back into the locked position..

Not hard...once you've done it..you'll see.

Spit