Power windows stopped working

Tiny
WILLIAM RENO
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  • 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 198 MILES
I recently had my starter go out on me. We replaced the starter, now none of my power windows will work, including my sunroof. I don't even get the "clicking" sound of a relay trying to engage. Did I miss connecting a wire too the starter or is my problem somewhere else? I pulled all of the fuses, thinking I may have accidentally popped one during the install, but they all check good. Thank you
Thursday, August 8th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM

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Tiny
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The power windows are fed from a circuit breaker #37 in relay panel and fuse #38 in the fuse panel behind left side of dash. The power top fed from fuse #30 in the fuse panel. Both the circuit breaker #37 and the fuse #30 are fed from fuse #176 at battery fuse bracket. Check that #176 fuse for being blown.
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Thursday, August 8th, 2019 AT 9:14 AM
Tiny
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Everything looks to be in order.
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Thursday, August 8th, 2019 AT 3:09 PM
Tiny
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Where is #37 in the relay panel found? I believe this might be my issue
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Thursday, August 8th, 2019 AT 3:16 PM
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This snippet might help.
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Friday, August 9th, 2019 AT 3:53 AM
Tiny
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Looking for what may have caused my power windows to stop working after installing a new starter.
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 6:24 PM
Tiny
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Yes, I saw that.
Go back and with a voltmeter or at least a 12 volt test light, test those fuses on both sides when they are supposed to be hot, to be sure, just turn the key on run/engine off. Please report the results.
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Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 AT 3:52 AM

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