How to hotwire the power windows?

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How to hotwire my power windows?
Aug 26, 2023 at 11:24 PM
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There is no easy way to hotwire the window system, if it is not working here are the window wiring diagrams and a guide to help you test for power and ground of the circuit:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/electric-window-repair

If you have power and ground, it is common for the main window switch to go out. Here is the new window switch from Amazon in case you can use it for $22.00:

https://amzn.to/3EgafKk

Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.

Aug 27, 2023 at 8:52 AM
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