Thank you so much, HIH, CJ.
I'll do check them with my voltmeter,
hopefully I get a point of no power and fix it.
Thanks!


"Circuit Breaker" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 16:35:12 -0400, BV wrote:
>
> > Hi, I have 1999 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L
> > From a few months ago, the right side power window is not working
> > intermittently. few hours or a day.
> > When it does not work, both left (at driver's door) and right door's
window
> > switch are not working.
> > Other equipments include radio, lights, horn, air conditioner, back
seat's
> > power windows, left power window
> > are all right.
> >
> > I checked fuses under driver's seat and the hood, every fuses looks fine
> > when I pulled and see.
> >
> > Is there any points to check them out? TSB?
> > Do I need to uncover the right door panel to see inside of cable?
> > Any advises I appreciate. Thanks for reading.
>
>
> Obviously something between the fuse and *both* switches. They're
> obviously both fed from the same fuse, so they both get power from the
> same source at the same time. However, I can't imagine what would be
> between the fuse and the switches except /possibly/ a relay, but that
> relay should be /ahead/ of the fuse in the circuit. On intermittent
> circuits, checking fuses does no good. When a fuse blows, it will not
> intermittently unblow itself. It might be loose, however, but that's
> unlikely with how tightly these fit. Maybe bad wiring upstream.
>
> The way to check is with a voltmeter or trouble light. Ground one
> end/probe, and use the other end/probe to check for power on the fuse in
> question *when the windows are not working* so you can see if even the
> fuse is getting power. If the fuse gets no power, go upstream in the
> circuit to the next available connection you see. Check for power there.
> Keep following all the way to the battery if you have to.
>
> Probably a bad relay, if no power to fuse at time of failure.
>
> If you *DO* have power to the fuse, it's got to be between there and the
> switches. Look for loose wires, connectors, etc., and also look for
> corrosion. All metals "rust". It's called "oxidation", actually, and in
> copper wire, it's green. Look for that at all connections. If you find
> it, there's a reason for it. Maybe moist conditions, but in copper, I'm
> not sure. Regardless, work the connections and make sure they are CLEAN
> and TIGHT.
>
> If that doesn't solve your problem, then I'm stumped.
>
> HIH
>
> CJ
>