Pass Rear Window Works when it wants to

[05NCExplorer]

My 2005 Explorer XLT has a issue with the pass side rear window. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. The motor sounds fine and it moves fast when it does work. When it does not work, neither the rear switch nor front drivers switch will get it to go down.

Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[tower]

This and your seat problem may be traced back to the wires that go from the drivers door to the body.

 

[BigRondo]

Welcome aboard!!

I agree with tower.

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 delayed accessories didn't work, etc. 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

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 fails, 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 send it to you upon request. I can also send wiring diagrams.

Good luck with the fix!! :biggthump

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

 

[lrm]

I had the same issue. windows wouldn't work, dome light stayed on. I was pulling the fuse to shut it down. FOund the broken black ground wires in the drivers door boot. put in a new one and everything worked again. I didn't realize this was a common problem or what it was and I started to rewire each individual window ground wire to get them to work. Once I saw it on here it was nice to get fixed.

 

[BigRondo]

I had the same issue. windows wouldn't work, dome light stayed on. I was pulling the fuse to shut it down. FOund the broken black ground wires in the drivers door boot. put in a new one and everything worked again. I didn't realize this was a common problem or what it was and I started to rewire each individual window ground wire to get them to work. Once I saw it on here it was nice to get fixed.

Nicely done.