Front windows do not work

K R DUNFEE

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1992 BUICK CENTURY

Car listed above with a 3.3L, automatic, 170,000 miles. Both front windows don't work, No noise with actuation of window switches, replaced switch panel, no dice. Rear windows work and door locks are okay. Fuses good. Any idea where to go from here?

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MRMINEO1

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The same thing happened to my Buick century, and I just fixed it today. There are separate ground wires for the front and rear windows. On mine the ground wire for the front windows broke in half inside the boot in between the body and door of the car. I think it is a common problem judging by how many people are asking the same question. I did a Google search with no answers but plenty of people with the same problem. I just had to start tracing wires until I found the culprit.

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Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 11:18 PM

LEVI SMITH

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I took my door apart and connected the wires and the motors work fine, just for some reason the front two switches don't work. There is nothing wrong with the motor or wiring just the switch. I looked for a replacement and they are all outrageously priced And none of the junk yards around me have any 1992 Buick Centuries. If anyone finds an alternative or a cheap buy online then I would like to know also.

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Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 AT 1:49 PM

KASEKENNY

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Normally I can find something out there but I see your issue. Unfortunately I have not found any either on the major parts sites. This means you options are limited and you will need to widen your search on salvage yards. When you find one they normally ship smaller parts like this with no issue so I would suggest doing a search for all the salvage yards in your state and then start down the list. It takes work but short of paying the higher price that is the only option.

FYI - The fact that you are not finding many is why the price is so high. With a shortage on supply the price goes up. Sorry I didn't have better news for you.

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Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 AT 4:57 PM