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[spistols]

I am auto electric illiterate. So please explain to me, as if I were 8, how to test to see if the drivers side door window switch is bad or if the window motor is bad.

Problem: 2015 Subaru Forster- Drivers side front window does not go up or down. No noise or anything. The other 3 windows work fine from the drivers master switch door panel.

I am able to take the door panel off and gain access to the switch backside and the wired plug.

Tell me what to do from there, or if you know of an excellent Youtube video, please point me in the write direction. I hate to spend $200 on a switch when it may be the motor.

Also, if anyone has a Subaru parts hookup, let me know!

 

[LARGO9]

If it were me i would put a volt meter on the motor leads and see if your getting voltage to the motor. if you are then it's the motor, if you don't it's the switch. NOW, You might want to see if the parts store or the dealership could help you with a schematic to see if there is a relay mixed in the wiring.

 

[rockyfatcat]

Try this first.

 

[Deleted member 93988]

Unplug motor, stick test light probe into connector(gently), ground alligator clip to seat frame bolt. Operate switch up and down. If test light illuminates switch is good, make sure to check both wires in the connector, the switch reverses polarity for up and down.

 

[Deleted member 93988]

Better yet, bring it by the shop and I will help you with it. I will be there till 12 tomorrow.

 

[spistols]

In about 13 hours from posting this thread with my problem, Big Ollie helped me not only to test my car's electrical issue, but actually found the problem and repaired it!!!

Shout out for an excellent ODTer!!!

 

[Juggernaut1983]

I am auto electric illiterate. So please explain to me, as if I were 8, how to test to see if the drivers side door window switch is bad or if the window motor is bad.

Problem: 2015 Subaru Forster- Drivers side front window does not go up or down. No noise or anything. The other 3 windows work fine from the drivers master switch door panel.

I am able to take the door panel off and gain access to the switch backside and the wired plug.

Tell me what to do from there, or if you know of an excellent Youtube video, please point me in the write direction. I hate to spend $200 on a switch when it may be the motor.

Also, if anyone has a Subaru parts hookup, let me know!

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