2005 Dodge Caravan driver door window

2005 DODGE CARAVAN
88,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MONKRMTM
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the window works somrtimes then quits, have tried resetting computer by taking batt cable loose for 30 minutes then reconnecting, sometimes when you open and slam the door it will work, also the switch seems to move farther up and down sometimes which triggers it to work, but most of the time nothing makes it work.
Aug 7, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a bad switch. To be sure, you need to remove the door panel and check if there is power going to the motor when it isn't working. If there is power, then the motor may be bad. Regardless, based on your description, it sounds like a bad switch if it moves further than it should.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Aug 7, 2010 at 11:01 PM
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thanks for the answer, you just confirmed what i had thought all along, i will be using this site much more often and will make a donation right now, and will be making donations for all future questions, thanks very much ricky monk
Aug 8, 2010 at 6:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Just make sure there is power to it before replacing it. Thanks for the donation and please let all your friends know about the site. We really appreciate it.

Take care and let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Aug 8, 2010 at 11:04 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Could also be a cut wire inside the door conduit, see that more times than I can count...
Aug 10, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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