2003 power windows stopped working

[SCKELS70]

Never had a problem this morning they just stopped, all of them. CB fuse is good no other bad fuses any ides, can;t afford to bring to a shop right now. Thanks

 

[99!fxdwg]

Answer?

Did you ever get the windows to work? What was the problem?

 

[BigRondo]

Did you ever get the windows to work? What was the problem?

Welcome aboard 99!fxdwg!

I would start by checking fuses. If you don't have an owner's manual, Dead Link Removed. Check all fuses to include those in the power distribution box under the hood.

I had similar electrical issues with my 02 xlt. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, the driver side puddle light didn't work, the keypad on the door would set off the alarm when I pressed it, the door ajar light would flash and beep at highway speeds, the radio would shut off as soon as I turned the key off, etc. Most recently all 4 windows stopped working.

A lot of electrical issues can be traced back to broken/damaged wire(s) in the boot between the body and the driver's door. I found 2 broken wires and repaired them. The thin black ground wire was broken and after repairing it all was back to normal. When the windows stopped working, I repaired the thick black ground wire and the windows now work like a champ.

Here is the thread for removing the door panel: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=303524

Here is a great thread for checking for broken/damaged wires, thanks to synyster for this awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=270081

Be sure to take your time when looking for broken/damaged wire(s). Check all the wires for breaks/damage. When you think you're done looking, look again, and again, and again. A bright flashlight can be very helpful.

If all else fa@

 

[firman]

mine did this i replaced the master switch cluster on drivers door, fixed the problem. if master switch goes bad all windows will not work.

 

[blackout881]

Having the same problem, fuses are good and wire between boot looks good. One question before i drop 74.99 on a new master power window switch, would having the master power window switch go bad cause all the windows not to work ALONG with none of the LEDs illuminating on every door for the windows?

 

[firman]

the master window switch will keep all windows from working, i got my master switch off ebay for less than $75 .

 

[BigRondo]

Having the same problem, fuses are good and wire between boot looks good. One question before i drop 74.99 on a new master power window switch, would having the master power window switch go bad cause all the windows not to work ALONG with none of the LEDs illuminating on every door for the windows?

firman is correct. Before you replace the master switch, I recommend rechecking the wires in the boot. Broken/damaged wires can be difficult to find.
Here is a great thread for checking for broken/damaged wires, thanks to synyster for this awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=270081

Be sure to take your time when looking for broken/damaged wire(s). Check all the wires for breaks/damage. When you think you're done looking, look again, and again, and again. A bright flashlight can be very helpful.

If you still can't find any broken wires, here is a great link for troubleshooting the power windows, thanks to theofam for this great link Dead Link Removed

I have this downloaded and can email it upon request.

Hope this helps out.

 

[Ihatecars]

the master window switch will keep all windows from working, i got my master switch off ebay for less than $75 .

What if all my other windows work except 1 on the master switch?

 

[BigRondo]

What if all my other windows work except 1 on the master switch?

Did you check for broken/damaged wires in the boot?

Here is a great link for troubleshooting the power windows, thanks to theofam for this great link Dead Link Removed

 

[jplam82]

is there a common place where the wire would break or be disconnected

 

[D Hook]

Welcome aboard 99!fxdwg!

I would start by checking fuses. If you don't have an owner's manual, Dead Link Removed. Check all fuses to include those in the power distribution box under the hood.

I had similar electrical issues with my 02 xlt. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, the driver side puddle light didn't work, the keypad on the door would set off the alarm when I pressed it, the door ajar light would flash and beep at highway speeds, the radio would shut off as soon as I turned the key off, etc. Most recently all 4 windows stopped working.

A lot of electrical issues can be traced back to broken/damaged wire(s) in the boot between the body and the driver's door. I found 2 broken wires and repaired them. The thin black ground wire was broken and after repairing it all was back to normal. When the windows stopped working, I repaired the thick black ground wire and the windows now work like a champ.

Here is the thread for removing the door panel: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=303524

Here is a great thread for checking for broken/damaged wires, thanks to synyster for this awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=270081

Be sure to take your time when looking for broken/damaged wire(s). Check all the wires for breaks/damage. When you think you're done looking, look again, and again, and again. A bright flashlight can be very helpful.

If all else fa@

Read the bold parts above.

 

[BigRondo]

Read the bold parts above.

I have had to modify this:

I had similar electrical issues with my '02 XLT. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, the accessory delay wasn't working, the driver side puddle light didn't work, the keypad on the door would set off the alarm when I pressed it, the door ajar light would flash and beep at highway speeds, the radio would shut off as soon as I turned the key off, the alarm would beep twice when I armed it. Recently all 4 windows stopped working. Most recently the driver door lock actuator stopped working.

A lot of electrical issues can be traced back to broken/damaged wire(s) in the boot between the body and the driver's door. I found 3 broken wires and repaired them. The thin black ground wire was broken and after repairing it all was back to normal. When the windows stopped working, I repaired the thick black ground wire and the windows now work like a champ. I had to repair the pink/black wire to fix the driver door lock actuator.

Here is the thread for removing the door panel: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=303524

Here is a great thread for checking for broken/damaged wires, thanks to synyster for this awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=270081

Unfortunately the pictures are no longer available in the above thread. IIRC, I believe I unwrapped the wires enough to gain access. When I have gone searching in there I had an idea of what wire I was looking for. I located the the wire I was looking for and gently tugged on that wire on the door side. The wire was pulled toward me and out of the harness. I then went inside the vehicle and gently tugged on the the wire I was looking for and was able to pull it inside the vehicle. I then spliced a length of wire to the 2 ends, completing the circuit. I then gently pulled the excess into the door.

Be sure to take your time when looking for broken/damaged wire(s). Check all the wires for breaks/damage. When you think you're done looking, look again, and again, and again. A bright flashlight can be very helpful.

Please keep us posted as feedback helps others reading this post looking for a fix to the same or similar issue!