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Power Window works.... sometimes. Bad relay?

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Power Window works.... sometimes. Bad relay?

Is there a relay that controls the power windows in an 86 IROC? I know there is a relay in the center console, not sure what that's for though. Both my trunk release and power window switches only work intermittently now, and it's getting progressively worse. I can only assume that would be something to do with a relay. Any ideas on how to fix this?
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Re: Power Window works.... sometimes. Bad relay?

Could really use some help on this. I am at a loss and don't want to spend any money that I don't have to. Would like to get these fixed this weekend. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Re: Power Window works.... sometimes. Bad relay?

The relay in the center console is for the rear hatchback.
I'm not sure where the window relays are though.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Re: Power Window works.... sometimes. Bad relay?

There is no relay on the power windows that I know of. The window motors have built in resettable fuse like thing - if they don't work properly, the motors will shut down before they burn up, and you have to wait a few minutes before attempting it again.

Sounds to me like it's time for new window motors. Search for the post about window motor install being CRAP - it shows how to drill in teh door panels to remove the old motor and replace without having to remove the window regulator, which was alot easier to do when I did mine.
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