Chevy / GMC Truck: Driver Window Switch Not Working On All Windows
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- čas přidán 17. 03. 2022
- TAKE TWO! Let's try this again. In this video I bring you along as I check out the driver window switch in this 2013 Chevrolet 1500. It works on all switches except the one for the that controls the passenger window. Piece of cake! -Enjoy!
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Always trust service data. That's why I only scrape Ford cylinder heads with a plastic scraper. I should be done with this one by Christmas...
With 13 layers of PPE
What is suppose to work compared to what actually happens. The world would grind to a halt if we always did it by the book.
Lol 😂
Ahh, but if they tell you to use plastic, and you deviate, they can put the blame back on you far any problems!
you and SMA are my go to channels 👍
My sister was the Head Writer on the Dodge Ram Pick-up truck Service Manual from 1992 to 2005. She was a Certified Professional Technical Communicator by The Society for Technical Communication, which began in World War I in 1917, 105 years ago. It is quite difficult to translate the language the design engineers use to describe what should happen during a diagnosis and repair, into language the mechanic can follow to actually do the repair in the shop. She won an industry award for the vast improvement she made to these manuals. The writer she replaced learned English when she moved to America in her late twenties ! My sister knew that every single manual would have errors such as this video shows. Her goal was to reduce them as much as humanly possible.
I have a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. Even so I could never find the information I needed in the Microsoft Help Manuals, because Bill Gates said, "Our Software Engineers write the manuals, because they know how the programs work, and Technical Writers do not." So you would get this "To merge two Word Documents into one document select both in the Merge Window." No hint as to how to activate, or get to, the "Merge Window." Searching the entire manual for "Merge Window" would get you nothing because the Software Engineer who created it calls it the "Files Selection Window." The Microsoft manuals were rife with this sort of nonsense, until finally, in 2005 after 20 year of impossible-to-use manuals, Microsoft created a Technical Writing Department to create manuals for all of their software. Now every time I see a Technical Term in their manual it is a hypertext link to the page that describes it.
Yep, I am still looking for the "any" key!
Kudos to your sister and those who wrote the Dodge Ram Service manual for my 2003 pickup. It has (for the most part) been the most thorough and comprehensible service manual I’ve used to date. (Close second would be the factory service manual for my 76 CJ-7. It was 2” thick and didn’t have everything in it!)
@chuck miller
Actually, the "Any" key is supposed to be the space bar on the keyboard.
@@chuckmiller5763 That's gold!
Hats off to your sister, do the have a different dictionary for engineers? 🤔 even wiring in the diesel engines you can have a return, common, ground, could they pick one
Eric on a tear with new content --- good times. There are no "stupid video's" from SMA!
Agreed
Agree!
I’m with you when you’re right
Agreed 👍
Agreed. I learned something new. Thanks Eric O.
For the home mechanic that bonus footage is golden. Takes a minute to verify what they expect you to do and potentially protects you from causing big damage.
This is what makes this the best automotive CZcams Channel - Mr. O's ability and patience in walking through what should and shouldn't be done and why. He shows why something should be done and then how to actually get it done. The right balance. Just saying what's done isn't good enough which is what most other channels do. Glad you're sharing your experiences with us.
While you were having lunch, at 4:03, I paused the video to think through how it works and decide what I would have done. You gave us the chance for a brilliant teaching moment. At first I was a little surprised that each switch sends both a power and a ground wire over to the other side, rather than one power signal wire, with a single ground for each door. Clearly they do that to allow the switch to reverse flow by swapping power and ground, thus requiring two wires for each logic decision. And your decision to use a parallel test light rather than a multimeter didn't escape notice. Old school!
Could it also be for safety so that a single shorted wire wouldn't accidentally cause the window to close.....on a child? I don't know, just wondering. I know it was a concern in the past when power windows became more common. I don't remember what the safety feature improvement was.....but maybe what you described is it.
6:16. The best part of this video is the home made 250ma amp pulling test light. Looks like light socket with bulb, 2 heat shrink crimp connectors and 2 t pins with the t wacked off. Brilliant!
He has a video somewhere where he shows how he made those test lights. He made several with different size bulbs.
yeah there are a bunch of videos with various home made test lamps to test loads. He has a headlight mounted inside the lid of a spray can for one. There is a how to video if I recall on him making it.
In re: the Subaru, I had a Grand Cherokee which blew the 15A fuse for interior lights. I ended up in a local shop, they “said” they replaced an interior light socket. Later that day, the entire interior burst into flames. Huge hullabaloo, months of investigation by three insurance companies. In the end, some hot shot “mechanic” at the repair shop had “fixed” the problem by putting a 25A fuse in the slot. Right!
Would you want a doctor that didnt read book and said, you know I’m a good doctor because I learned from my mistakes when I hurt and kill people. No, probably not. But auto repair thats how many learn on the job.
I remember 2 cars that I had to replace the clutch in that the repair manuals said that the whole front suspension and CV axles had to be taken out to get to the clutch. On both of them I took the left side lower ball joint off the knuckle and was able to shift the transaxle over enough to get the clutch replaced. A few minutes thinking saved me hours of work. Another case was a Chevy Luv pickup that the manuals called for taking a lot of parts off to replace the starter. A few minutes looking revealed that the simplest way to get to the starter was to drop the exhaust pipe and access every bolt and nut on the starter. It sure beat taking half a dozen other pieces off that didn't include the exhaust pipe.
No such thing as a stupid video from SMA. Always look forward to your videos.
This was great! Glad you posted it. Your explanations are so clear.
Please keep making these little videos I get so much use out of them. I have never had a formal education in being a tech so I am learning as I go in a mom and pop shop. I love these videos because this same info you can use on different cars same concept. I want to learn to test more and get my diagnosis skills on point. Thanks for this Mr. O even something so simple can give you a leg up in the battle of the work field. Many blessing to you and your family
"Just don't trust anyone" says Mr. O. Words to live by.🙃
Except Mr. O. You can trust him to tell it like it is.
"Make sure you record it" best line ever!!!
Eric is the best at explaining what to do, and what not to do every time.
Had to fix the window motor on my brother's partner's Skoda Fabia last year, 2 door, 2008, but couldn't find one in a scrap yard. However I could find a plenty of Volkswagen Polos, 2 door 2008 models. Exactly the same switches on the doors, physically the same motor, both made by Volkswagen group. Did it work? Nope, the motor itself has software in it, and if it doesn't match the original then not only does that window not work but the other window doesn't work either. Absolutely crazy!
German engineering at its "finest"!
In the future you might try treating it like a failed hard drive. Assuming it's the motor itself that failed, and not the driver circuit on the circuit board that also has the computer, I'd try swapping the electronics of the old window motor into the casing and motor and gearbox of the junkyard-obtained part.
I mean, if the computer being different is the problem, then keep the computer the same, right?
@@44R0Ndin Yes, except the problem was on the circuit board rather than the actual motor.
Ugh!!! What a pain that is!!!
Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and the process you use to work through problems. It’s awesome to see independent shop doing so well! Keep them coming.
I learn from every video, there are no stupid videos from SMA. Plus I trust you.
Eric, I've been watching ya for about 4yrs now and I gotta tell ya. You are a true professional my friend. I appreciate all the info you put out for us. I've watched trinity since she was toddling around the office and now she's almost a teenie booper. Thanks for all you and Mrs O do, and Hanna too... God bless you guys.
Eric, none of your videos are stupid. I love all of your content it's very informative and I love your sense of humor.
In my old age i don't do as much of my own work on anything, trouble is people you hire do crappy work. You take pride in your work and should be proud of yourself. i enjoy all your videos.
There are no stupid videos on your channel . You have helped many people understand the diag process and great workmanship.
For the record Anything you troubleshoot and repair is worth watching.
Eric, great video. Kinda getting me in the mood to tear my truck's passenger side door apart to see what's going on with my non-functioning power lock. I'll have to remember to eat lunch before I really get into it! Thanks for Sharing!
I enjoy all the work you do. Thank You for helping people like us. Keep up the good work
Not a boring video Eric....you spend the time showing proper troubleshooting and diagnosis of electrical issues which is a wonderful thing cause anyone can shotgun parts and eventually fix the problem!!
Just wanted to say this “stupid video” saved me a couple hundred dollars. Thanks for the knowledge og!
Experience/knowledge is paramount for the betterment of the industry, and you are one of many keeping it going, thanks for the videos!
Bonus footage!!!!!! Yes! Story time with Eric!
I had this happen on my '13 'rado. I took the driver's side switch to bits and cleaned the circuit board contact points and the switch contactors. Fixed my issue without the switch purchase. A switch teardown would probably reveal a lot of buildup on all the points from the switch's exposure to the elements. Awesome as always!
On my 2013 GMC Sierra, I can only roll up the front passenger’s side from the driver’s side. It was intermittent for a while, but now only rolls down. I’m planning on taking it off and cleaning it like you did. I’m hoping that is a free fix and won’t require a new switch.
Love the bonus footage. You keep imitating Ivan …. Soon enough you’ll be working with your shirt off in hot weather!
Not a stupid video. I own the 2010 version of this truck (same interior) and now I’m more educated. Thank you Sir.
Demonstrating the up-and-down function on known working switches with a test light once enlightening to me. Thank you Eric
"don't do something that looks stupid, and of you do make sure you record it"
Words to live by.
Made me laugh!
Eric, So glad you’re doing more videos. Missed them in the winter.
Greatest comment ever:
"Dont do something stupid. but if you do, record it"!
Eric, thank you for your videos! You make me so motivated to properly diagnose a vehicle everyday
You dont know how much that means to me brother, wish you and your family the best 👍🏻
I just did one of these a few weeks ago on a 2014 Buick Enclave, except mine was a rear passenger side window switch and unfortunately you have to remove the door panel to access the switch box unlike the driver master control switches. All went well until I got to the plastic clips, now I didn't break anything, went slow and easy, but man there was a lot of "Come-on Baby" lol as those clips hung on for dear life I've never seen or had a plastic door panel clips hold like screws, it was nuts!!! But I got it done. Wish it was easy to access like this, and I tried to avoid full panel removal but that's the way GM decided to go with the passenger window switches according to the GM repair manual. Oh well.
HEY Eric, thanks for the post and a hello to Mrs. O!!! Hope you both are well!!!
I want one of those magnetic base lights that'll stick to glass! (Nice work.)
Hey Just wanted to say thanks ! Out of the million times i have swapped out a part And stupid amount of money And crossed bleeding fingers. Watching your videos lead me to actually find the problem first. If i had to buy a fuel pressure tester before knowing it was a pump Or a injector so be it ....
This latest pain was the Driver door regulator motor ...Tested the relays with a meter And a 9volt After swapping them Looked at the fuse. Longer story short Took the motor apart And found One of two magnets on the sides of the shaft was split/broken And my guess is it was the side for going up. And the reason it split was a loose rivet in the door plate The window would flex this plate And the motor would be on a slight angle Putting pressure on the window in the slot to go up And pressure on the shaft that would grind on the 1 magnet ....replaced the whole motor and arms Bingo Bango ! ty..PS replaced the rivets for bolts and larger washers
This is why I love old cars crank windows. A lot less to go wrong Battery dead can't roll down your window the switch is bad can't roll down your window a wire is shorting out can't roll your window down A fuse is blown can't roll down your window
You always learn something by watching your videos. Wether to do something or not to do something. Have a great day.
I have my whole family watching these videos - I live a 100 mi away but am actually having my 2010 Maxima trailered to SMA next week. Ive taken it to 2 shops they havent figured out the electrical problem yet and chachink $$$- NO pressure Eric, :) - I'm hoping you can get my 185,000 mi baby running
safe - or at least I know you gave it a good try ---Mrs. O has been a pleasure on the phone!
Lunch time job for you Eric, nice when our heads can think old school
Dude, I broke down the wife's 2011 Chevy drivers switch controller and found that my wife has been spilling..... you name it, it was there. (Coffee, Soda etc.) I clean everything with alcohol, added a lite coating of Dielectric grease to every moving part and reassembled it back. Works like a charm. The wife's now happier than being in line at FiveBucks. So for you Fix It Yourselfers, try this before spending whatever this switch cost. Be Gentle with the plastic parts being there really isn't any major guts inside. "A LITE" coating of Lithium spray lube works even better.
In the morass of media today-Eric O. Speaks the truth!
There are plenty of quality auto repair sites (even Scotty) here on CZcams, all good. If you want to watch someone fixin' cars, you won't be disappointed.
Eric O's channel not only shows you someone repairing cars, (usually rusted heaps) but he shows you how to determine why it needs repair by careful diagnosis & explanations.
This puts him a cut above "the other guys" on CZcams.
Thanks, Mr. O!
Never a stupid video from the sma awsome mechanic
Great job Eric..... All this electric/electronic stuff has gotten so complicated.... Not every person who calls themselves a mechanic or tech knows very much even at the dealerships. It’s all over my head to be sure. Luckily I have mechanic who is pretty good at getting it right and not just throwing parts at it.... keep up the good work...
I noticed Eric O had that mini pry bar used in his videos. I bought one a while back. That thing has become my favorite tool. I use it all day and keep it in my pocket. Works great!
Perfect snap ring remover too.
No stupid videos. This was informative.
Flowcharts illustrate the difference between just "following instructions" and "systems thinking." The latter trains the tech to ask "why am I doing this," and identify when you *shouldn't*. Someone who just blindly follows the chart has gained nothing. On spam calls, I've gotten to the point where if I don't recognize the number, I don't answer it. Great video as always, Eric, and thanks!
Sounds like jumper wires need a inline circuit breaker Thanks Service Data 😳😜🤟🏻🇺🇸 Love the Videos.
This was right on time. My passenger window went out the day before. By following your steps I know can do it myself. I'm just hoping is that's all to it is just a switch.
Easy as pie! I *always* learn something about how something comes apart, or how it's wired, etc. It's all good!
Finally a video where I could agree with you when you say " If I can do it you can do it"
i would have just replaced the switch as the symptoms basically told you what it was, but really appreciate the how to on what to look for. that's what make the SMA a channel I'll always watch
Thanks Eric. I for one appreciate getting to watch the disassembly of the plastic snap together parts. I hate breaking a little tab off and then it won't go back together right and tight w/o glue or JB weld. That's its own nightmare.
“And if you do, make sure to record it”. 😂. I could have contributed many videos for that!
Great advice and video!
Excellent advice that could save a lot of time, money and despair in life in general... Question everything and everybody. Of course followed closely by the don't trust anyone, trust me! Lol
Great video Eric. You are the man. My son is now binge watching. Thanks.
Awsome video Eric! Im actually glad you did post the bonus footage. That is good info to know for later. You really do make a good teacher.
"Don't do something that looks stupid. And if you do, make sure you record it." Good advice.
I had a 09 Malibu with a drivers side window that wouldn't operate, up or down. after days of fishing around with the switches, finding they were good, I finally found there wasn't power going to the window motor. so I checked the rubber boot between the body and door, sliced it open, found some wires were broke. spliced them back together, back in good shape.. I don't have any meters to get into the computer but maybe if I did it wouldn't have taken so long.. so action causes a reaction as in the door always opening and closing with that rubber boot flexing with the wires in side. food for thought..Great videos!
Its a great Friday evening when Mr. O posts a new Vid !
Old school wiring, so direct and simple to diagnose!
This process bang on. I had a similar issue on my Tacoma. I didn't have any wiring diagrams at the time so I just tested switch continuity. Found the bad one was an open circuit on up and down. It was much more brute force and having the diagram would have been great.
"Absolutely trust no one", with all of us Subscribers clarifying that statement with '....., except Eric O'! Another fantastic video!
Thanks very much for the vid. My 2010 gmc needs this fix. For about two years now. 😄
"Trust no one", apart from Eric O because he knows his stuff!!!!
My daughter has one of those trucks. When she had a window problem she went on YT and found a video about cleaning those switches. She did it herself and it worked. I find the switches that sit flat give more trouble as dirt, dust and soda can fall into them. The older cars with the switches mounted vertical didn't have as many issues.
They must have pretty big gaps if soda cans are able to fall in. 🤣
@@chrishartley1210 Its a Chevy.
@@chrishartley1210 I said soda can not soda cans one letter makes a difference
My 07 Chevy crew cab has the exact problem. Front passenger window will not go up or down from driver switch. Thank you I will be changing mine out soon. I’m sure I’m not alone in this otherwise how lucky can I be that you did this video.
Brilliant as usual dude. That's why you have so many subscribers. Keep it up.
Thanks for the info from the Subaru, very informative. Sometimes it pays to be critical of the info you use. It makes you a better trouble shooter.
Im so glad i found this video!! That is the exact fix i was hoping to find!! Thank you so much!
Nice job Eric & words of wisdom "trust no one"
Eric, Jon V. here. I had a 2003 Jeep. The wires in the drivers door, I guess because it gets used more, would break. The wires had to be repaired often.
Eric O, you are the man! Great catch! Your diagnostics are spot on too! 🤔😏
Great video. My police Tahoe is doing the same thing. I figured it was the switch. Just ordered a new one from Chev. I would rather fix the thing myself and save the state a couple hundred bucks and save me from dropping the Tahoe off at the dealer for a day or two! Thanks!!
Wow! Once again a great video. You explain the how and why so well.
Eric, that was AWESOME really liked the BOUNCE footage as always great information and thought process/approach always learning from the best.cheeeeeers
easy life you are having there Eric, i have been working on an old chevy, it's a 1960 bel air 4 door V8, it has been sitting for 7 years and my job is to get it back on the road, so far i have it running on 7 cylinders, latest job was the brakes, so all new hydraulics for the brakes and we had a great test drive a few days ago, next job is to tackle the miss fire then it will go for an MOT, which is a uk safety check.
The Lord Bless You and yours. amen.
just wanted to say I get a lot of enjoyment seeing your video's / tech work.
I pray blessings to your wife and children. be in the word, GOD Bless.........
Don't worry about stories being boring!
I'm usually with you all of the way!
Another awesome video from Eric the great!
Not a stupid video Mr O, it educates me.
Reminiscent of the case study on my truck at ETCG meetup. The crew Ivan Kieth and you got 'er done!
flashback, in the old days i started out with breakfast then dinner then supper :)... by the way good job !
Before trying anything, get lunch made by Mrs. O first !
That's what I've learned in this video.
I had to replace the master/driver's side control set in my '07 Accent and the stupid part is over $200. I miss manual crank windows. Vent windows too!
I agree. I converted my 91 Toyota MR2 power windows to manual.
Good morning Eric and thumbs UP !
Thanks, my truck had the same exact problem. This video made for an easy fix.
Way better than yesterday's lol.. Thanks again..
Hopings MRS O filled in the Rhode Island plate hole with the ones I sent? Thanks for doing what you do, always great content… Jay
Shout out to Ivan!!! Nicely done.
great videos! i have relatives that have businesses and heard them say many times you have to know when to walk away
Very informative, always enjoy….
I seem to remember some guy somewhere (lol) saying "trust, but verify"......good advice.
Thanks for the traditional introduction!
I had the same problem with my GM drivers window. I did the Russian repair and that was 4 years ago, still running. Thank you for letting me know about the deoxit!!!