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2004 BUICK LESABRE
89,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICK MARTIN
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Buick 2004 LeSabre power windows all work but the passenger side can't open the window from the main driver switch or the passenger switch what could be the problem?
Nov 29, 2010 at 8:42 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That's probably a bad main switch but it should be tested before replacing.

this guide can help you find out whats wrong

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/electric-window-repair

Please run down this guide and report back.
Nov 29, 2010 at 8:53 PM
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JDL
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Check for applicable trouble codes. There are power window trouble codes. There are modules in each door.
Nov 29, 2010 at 8:54 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I just reread your question and realized you said it was both switches. That means you need to test the motor.
Nov 29, 2010 at 8:54 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Most likely it's a bad window motor you would have to remove the inner door panel and make sure you were getting power and ground to the motor.If you were then you would have to make sure the glass wasn't binding.Also sometimes if you lightly tap on the motor while moving the switch it get's the motor moving for a short period of time if the motor is bad.
Nov 29, 2010 at 8:55 PM
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REDD06
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yes on my car the power locks, the pop trunk nor does my interior lights work what could be the problem its been going on for about two months and i cant seem to find the problem... And my windows only come down when my car is cranked it will not come on when i just turn my key either way with out my car being on..
Jan 7, 2020 at 12:27 PM (Merged)
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Check fuses and relay check fuses in the rear fuse box located under left rear seat


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TYLER ERB
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I had the problem of only drivers window rolling down. No dome light when passenger doors opened. Wiring under the drivers seat ( not hard to take out ) got wet then corroded. I could see it right away when I pulled my carpet up.
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STRAILER
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Excellent addition to this thread! Please feel free to use 2CarPros anytime!
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DARKIN99
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6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 55000 miles
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Every few months the driver's side window won't go down. No noise - completely dead. The window won't work no matter how many times I press the button. But the next morning the window will work the first time I press the botton and will work consistantly for a couple of months until it happens again. Each time it fixes itself the next day. I tried jiggling the button, pounding the door panel and slamming the door thinking it might be a loose wire but nothing fixes it until the next day when it works like nothing happened. What's wrong with it?
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:42 PM (Merged)
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Hello,

There is a door and window control module that goes bad in these cars making the window not work from time to time. Here are some guides to help you see what I am talking about. You will need to remove the door panel to access the module.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:42 PM (Merged)
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KCORBO
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car is totally dead. took back door apart to fix the window that does not go up. finally received the part went out to the car totally dead. remotes do not work,also the key will not even open the trunk. the AAA said when they came to jump it and got nothing that a kill switch was probably tripped. we bought this car used about 4 yrs ago. is it possible the window needs to be done and reconnected for the car to turn over? or is there possibely a kill switch?
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:42 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The window has nothing to do with it and I never heard of a kill switch. THere is an Auto Shut Down (ASD) for the engine, but that won't kill all of the electrical system.

Have you checked to make sure the battery terminals and grounds to the engine block are clean and tight? I realize that may sound elementry to you, but many times that causes the problem. Also, does the battery have a good charge producing 12+ volts?
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:42 PM (Merged)
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LADYBUGPAINTER
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The driver side door/window electric control does not work to operate any component throughout the car.
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:43 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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What if open the door slowly while trying them?
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LADYBUGPAINTER
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Tried opening the door slowly while trying the buttons. No good.
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SATURNTECH9
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Do you have a test light to do some testing?
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LADYBUGPAINTER
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We tried opening the door slowly while trying the buttons and it did not help.
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Hello I'm Jack Whatchier a proud owner of a 99 Buick Lesabre Limited it has 97,602.7 miles and has a 3800 stage 2 v6 over the last 3 days my power windows sometimes work, it started out with just the passenger side door not going up from the master panel it then corrected itself then the rear windows started the same system this time none of the switches worked then it fixed itself and the same problem has occurred again i noticed sometimes when trying to get windows up that my lights go dim for an instant and sometimes the windows moves, it this a problem on the fuse relay center or what I'd rather start out with the cheaper fixes before i go to a dealer thank you for your help
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:43 PM (Merged)
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MERLIN2021
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Jack the fist thing I would look at is the wires were they come out of the door, and bend all the time.
If you untape them you will most likly find broken wires that will sometimes match up and sometimes not!
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:43 PM (Merged)
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LADYBUGPAINTER
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No we do not have a test light here.
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Going to atleast need a test light to do some testing a multi meter would be better.
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LADYBUGPAINTER
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We will get a tester. Then what do we do?
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SATURNTECH9
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With the key in the run position you should have battery voltage to the orange wire to the drivers door window switch?Also the black wire with a white stripe to the drivers window switch should have 2 ohms or less to ground.
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:43 PM (Merged)
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Electric windows will not go up and down all the time
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WRENCHTECH
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The windows work off a circuit breaker so it's not likely a fuse problem. The master switch in the driver's door supplies power to all the other switches so it is highly suspect.
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:43 PM (Merged)
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SSBROWN31
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my car keeps stalling out and the power windows wont work, but when the windows start to move up or down the car starts. i done got a new battery, atune up, new massive air folw sensor. i thought it was my fuel pump can you please help?
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Start by going to autoparts stors and have charging system tested, battery, alt. , starter draw and drains on battery.
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BWATTS
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i put a new cd player in it and now they dont work i checked the fuses under the dash but none are blown please help
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So they worked normal before the radio install?Also do you have a multimeter to do some testing?
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