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Windows won't roll down

Limited03

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Mesquite Texas
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2003 Explorer Limited
03 Limited, 195k miles. Windows won't roll down from any door switch. Checked the fuse box under the hood on the driver's side and 60amp fuse was blown. Replaced it and it blew again. I have a Haynes manual with a wiring diagram. Any suggestions are where to begin?
 












Like rocco123 said, it could be a broken/damaged wire in the boot.

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. 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 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 email it to you if want.

Hope this helps out!! :D:thumbsup:
 






03 Limited, 195k miles. Windows won't roll down from any door switch. Checked the fuse box under the hood on the driver's side and 60amp fuse was blown. Replaced it and it blew again. I have a Haynes manual with a wiring diagram. Any suggestions are where to begin?
 






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