With the engine running, the driver's door glass moves up or down as far as it will go after a short press on the switch. However, it is possible to stop the window by briefly pressing the switch in the upward direction.
But this comfort shifting function is only in cars manufactured since October 92, only for downhill driving for safety.
With the engine off, the driver's door glass only moves when the power window switch is pressed. And it doesn't matter if the window goes up or down, the door is open or closed.
Only when the switch is pressed do the rest of the windows in the car move. It is possible to block the windows of the rear doors from the central switch in the armrest of the driver's door.
If the driver's door is opened and closed again while the engine is not running, the power window system will deactivate (anti-theft protection).
Faults
The power window motors are removed in the same way as mechanical lifters, see description in chapter «Body elements». Electric motor repair is not provided.
If no glass moves, you need to check the fuse at the bottom in the additional relay box at the rear left in the engine compartment (chapter «Body electrical system»). Since this is an automatic fuse, the power should be restored after a short time.
If only one power window does not work, then you need to remove the corresponding switch and check it according to the diagram described in this chapter.
If the switch is OK, the corresponding door trim must be removed.
Disconnect the power window motor wire leads and use a test light to check if power is supplied when the power window is turned on.
If no defect has been found so far, then the power window motor is faulty.
If there is no power to the electric motor, check the wiring and the control unit.
Poor running of one of the glasses can be caused by jamming in the guide.
Even if the windows of your car have failed, this is still not a reason to drive into the wind and storm with open windows.
Troubleshooting on the go
If the switch is faulty, try closing the window with another switch.
If this is not possible (for example, if the driver's door is affected), remove the plug of another glass or transfer the wires to another, serviceable switch.
With this working switch you can close the glass.
If the wire to the electric motor is interrupted, disconnect the plug, lay the auxiliary wire from «+» battery terminal and a second wire from «masses» to the motor and raise the window.
If the power window motor is defective, you can remove the glass from the power window with the door trim removed. To do this, press the safety retaining ring on the back of the power window that secures the glass to the power window (use a mirror). Now slide the glass up and fix it in this position with adhesive tape or a wooden wedge.
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