• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

Window won't go up...

  • Thread starter Thread starter impulse001
  • Start date Start date Apr 14, 2008
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Apr 14, 2008
#1
  • Apr 14, 2008
  • #1
So like it says.. My passenger window wont go back up.. It's always in the garage and I keep the windows open.. Yesterday I tried to bring it back up and it wouldnt do anything (like some wire is disconnected). After a few minutes I tried again, and it worked. Today the same thing happened, it wont go up. Everything else works but that. Neither the drivers side or the passenger side button will bring it up.

I'm going to take the door apart to see if any wires are loose, but are there any other ideas if that doesnt work out?

*Update*

I took the door apart, didnt find any wites loose.. Went to try the window again, still wont work. Only now, the drivers side window doesnt go up either. I'm going to get a new fuse for it but I doubt thats it. I hid the wires on the drivers side of the engine yesterday, but I dont think they have anything to do with the windows?
 

S&B

I hate my CT. :(
10 Year Member
Dec 18, 2005
1,634
695
204
Cheesehead
Apr 14, 2008
#2
  • Apr 14, 2008
  • #2
get clear garbage bags and duck tape
 

Beasty306GT

Active Member
Dec 19, 2002
671
4
28
Oxford,Mass
Apr 14, 2008
#3
  • Apr 14, 2008
  • #3
its probably your power motor going....time for a new one..
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Apr 14, 2008
#4
  • Apr 14, 2008
  • #4
SickSix said:
its probably your power motor going....time for a new one..
Click to expand...

Thats what I though, but the drivers window isnt working now either.. Doubt they would both go at the same time like that.

And of course, the fuse was fine..
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Apr 14, 2008
#5
  • Apr 14, 2008
  • #5
you bought a lemon.
 

fivespeedsteed

20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 17, 2003
748
22
69
Richmond, VA
Apr 14, 2008
#6
  • Apr 14, 2008
  • #6
my passenger one does this too. i just have to fiddle with the switches and it will work again. its prolly a switch or something somewhere.
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Apr 14, 2008
#7
  • Apr 14, 2008
  • #7
Its prolly the brushes in the motor. My vert did that one day. Rolled down it wouldnt go up. If you slammed the door it would sometimes go up. The solder joints on the brushes were loose. I took apart the motor found the problem and fixed it. Its easier to just replace the motor.
 

frink84

Member
Apr 19, 2003
43
0
6
Forney, TX
Apr 14, 2008
#8
  • Apr 14, 2008
  • #8
+1 for the motor being bad. my passenger window died this weekend in a similar manner.
 

allballsmustang

Member
Mar 31, 2005
174
0
16
Lehigh Valley, PA
Apr 14, 2008
#9
  • Apr 14, 2008
  • #9
sounds to me like its the window switch on the drivers side...being that your having problems with both, the drivers side one does control both windows... i would jump out the switch to see if both windows work and get a switch if necessary.... i find it very doubtful that both window motors went bad at the same time...

also just another thought... im not sure where yours are grounded but you did mention some wire hiding you did... just double check all the grounds... hope this helps..

jim
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Apr 15, 2008
#10
  • Apr 15, 2008
  • #10
Well, still havnt fixed the problem.. Since one went, then a little after the other window went.. I'm guessing it is the window switch on the divers side. Is there anyway to test it before I go and spend money on a new one. Also, can I just buy the up and down switches? when I took it apart, that seems to be all that controls it.
 

LiquidGT

Member
Oct 8, 2007
368
0
16
Near STL hell
Apr 15, 2008
#11
  • Apr 15, 2008
  • #11
It's gotta be the switch, from my experience; when the drivers side switch is disconected then the pass side switch wont work at all.
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Apr 15, 2008
#12
  • Apr 15, 2008
  • #12
LiquidGT said:
It's gotta be the switch, from my experience; when the drivers side switch is disconected then the pass side switch wont work at all.
Click to expand...

I agree, thats the first thing I thought too.. But when I took the switch apart, I noticed that each switch (left window, right window, lock/unlock) are individual. The rest of the piece is just holding the wires in place. That means that both left and right window switchs had to go bad.. So thats whats making me sceptical of it..
 

allballsmustang

Member
Mar 31, 2005
174
0
16
Lehigh Valley, PA
Apr 15, 2008
#13
  • Apr 15, 2008
  • #13
id say junkyard is the best bet to getting the whole unit...you can buy the individual buttons from advance auto parts and ect. but i dont think that is going to solve your problem
 

Mr. Rustypwnz

Advanced Member
Jun 1, 2005
1,761
63
69
indianapolis/ valdosta ga
Apr 15, 2008
#14
  • Apr 15, 2008
  • #14
Man thinking about this makes me want to buy a newer car, every fox ive had ive swapped out 2 or more motors in them, hell my sn95 I put in a door motor in, Ive done this like 11 times now... lol
 
K

KlrSnk

New Member
Jun 21, 2006
0
0
0
Apr 16, 2008
#15
  • Apr 16, 2008
  • #15
Try taking the switches apart and cleaning them.
Mine done the same thing, i cleaned them and they work perfect.

No i have to install lock solenoids
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Apr 16, 2008
#16
  • Apr 16, 2008
  • #16
Lol.. Well i'm waiting for friday for another friend with a mustang to come by so I can try his window switch in mine.. But today i noticed something.. I had the key turned so I get battery, and when I tried the window switch, the battery meter on the dash moved. Wouldnt that mean that the switch is, in fact, working? That kinda sucks if it is working, because i guess both window motors went then..
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Apr 18, 2008
#17
  • Apr 18, 2008
  • #17
So I tried a different window switch, but it still doesnt work. Is there a way to check if the motor is working with a multi-meter or anything? Any other suggestions?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

J
Windows won’t go up when car is running
  • Jraesims
  • Dec 14, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
158
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Dec 15, 2025
Noobz347
Rear window failure
  • Moondog2178
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
325
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 22, 2025
Moondog2178
Paint and Body Window bushing
  • JD1964
  • Aug 19, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
210
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Aug 19, 2025
General karthief
T
Fox Convertible top issues
  • TDM389
  • Feb 15, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
327
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 15, 2026
General karthief
Problems after exhaust install and 02 harness
  • djj62478
  • Jul 2, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
39
Views
582
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 18, 2026
AeroCoupe
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?