1997 Dodge Caravan

ECONDIDOSTEVE

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1997 DODGE CARAVAN
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

The driver power window switch does not work. The driver window started to go bad about 1000 miles ago and then the right rear window failed about 200 miles ago and now the left rear window has failed. The passenger window works fine.

I replaced the switch and the problem did not go away.

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BMRFIXIT

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You have to check for power and ground at the window motor

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Monday, April 20th, 2009 AT 5:55 AM

ECONDIDOSTEVE

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Thanks

I'll rip that door panal off this weekend.

Steve

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Monday, April 20th, 2009 AT 8:32 PM

BMRFIXIT

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DOOR TRIM PANEL
Removal & Installation
Using a trim stick, pry courtesy light from door trim. Disconnect courtesy light connector. Remove door assist handle (if equipped). Remove door pull cup (if equipped). Using a trim stick, remove screw cover from switch panel.
Remove screws securing switch panel to door trim and remove panel. Using a trim stick, remove seat/mirror memory switch (if equipped). Remove screw securing door trim to door panel from behind inside latch release handle.
Disengage clips holding door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel. Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage. Disengage clip holding linkage rod to inside latch release handle. Separate linkage rod from latch handle. Remove door trim panel. To install, reverse install removal procedure.

Disconnect window motor connector. Using jumper wires, apply battery voltage to window motor terminals. Motor should operate, unless window is already at maximum travel.
Reverse jumper wires. Window should move in opposite direction. If window does not move in either direction, replace window motor.