Slow window fix using relays

Slow window fix using relays

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Bogsye

391 posts

152 months

Thursday 22nd April 2021
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When I made new looms for both doors recently, I broke out the window motors to their own two pin connectors, so that I can retrofit a relay setup at some stage. Both windows are quite reasonable at the moment. My main issue has been a dodgy reed switch on the passenger door which was a relatively new part. New one fitted today, and seems to be functioning fine.

RUSSELLM

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6,000 posts

247 months

Thursday 22nd April 2021
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They haven’t used any weatherproof connectors in the doors, so they’ll all fail eventually. The exposed copper on the pins being the first item to get attacked. Telltale sign for me, was the door exit button illumination getting dimmer. If you think how minute that load is, then consider the wiring can no longer sustain the load, then you know your window motors have no chance biggrin

I did the same with the A post connectors. The window’s on it’s own 2 pin connector. And I replaced the rest of those connectors. Did the same in the door too. Separated the mirror, door switch, windows etc... Should make future fault finding a bit easier.