Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
Just bought the car with these known issues. Would love some help if anyone could provide me with a starting point.
2001 Bonneville SSEi
Don't work - power windows, power locks, power mirrors and radio
Thanks
2001 Bonneville SSEi
Don't work - power windows, power locks, power mirrors and radio
Thanks
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Re: Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
What have you checked so far? Fuses? Relays?
*Gone, but not forgotten* - Black 2000 SSEi, HIR Headlights, Angel Eyes fogs, 3rd brake light overlay, hi-flo cat, 180 degree thermostat, HS 1.9 rockers, LSx yellow springs, Intense FWI, PCM, shift kit, push rods, and 3.4 Pulley. ZZP Power Log.
Re: Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
All fuses and relays are good.
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Re: Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
More details of the exact symptoms, and what you have done so far would help a lot.
Do the windows not work from any position? Do you hear a click from the door module when you depress the button? Are the buttons lit? Start by checking out the common problems sticky at the top of this section,
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 25362.html
scroll down to the interior section until you find: Passenger front and both rear door windows & locks don’t work.
You can also pull the driver's door panel, then check to make sure that all connections to the driver's door module are secure. If so, check for power at the orange wires.
The radio is likely a separate issue. Does the radio display anything at all?
Do the windows not work from any position? Do you hear a click from the door module when you depress the button? Are the buttons lit? Start by checking out the common problems sticky at the top of this section,
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 25362.html
scroll down to the interior section until you find: Passenger front and both rear door windows & locks don’t work.
You can also pull the driver's door panel, then check to make sure that all connections to the driver's door module are secure. If so, check for power at the orange wires.
The radio is likely a separate issue. Does the radio display anything at all?
*Gone, but not forgotten* - Black 2000 SSEi, HIR Headlights, Angel Eyes fogs, 3rd brake light overlay, hi-flo cat, 180 degree thermostat, HS 1.9 rockers, LSx yellow springs, Intense FWI, PCM, shift kit, push rods, and 3.4 Pulley. ZZP Power Log.
Re: Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
I have checked all fuses, relays and thats about it. The windows son't work at any position. The buttons for the windows and locks are not lit up. There is no noise from any of the buttons also key fob does nothing for locks.
As for the radio, there is nothing lit up on it either, fuses are good.
As for the radio, there is nothing lit up on it either, fuses are good.
Re: Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
Think a course of action you may want to consider is isolation, keep the windows and locks issues separate from the radio. Maybe it will all tie together- maybe not.
On the radio- maybe pull it, turn key in accessory position, and see if you have 12 volts coming from the radio wiring harness. If you do- likely bad radio.
For the locks and windows- check every door window and lock separate. If any work (especially the driver lock), let us know and we can help guide the next step. If every lock and window is dead report back and we can suggest another course of action.
Make sure you have a meter, do some isolation via voltage is a good starting point.
On the radio- maybe pull it, turn key in accessory position, and see if you have 12 volts coming from the radio wiring harness. If you do- likely bad radio.
For the locks and windows- check every door window and lock separate. If any work (especially the driver lock), let us know and we can help guide the next step. If every lock and window is dead report back and we can suggest another course of action.
Make sure you have a meter, do some isolation via voltage is a good starting point.
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jercon51
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Re: Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
check under the drivers seat. a friend of mine was having the same issue and he found some broken wires under the seat. fixed them and then everything started working again. hopefully this helps.
Re: Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
I checked the wires under the seat, no corrision but i got rid of the plastic connector since I had it apart. I have 12 volts at the orange wire in the drivers door at the button module. Still stumped!?!?
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Re: Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
Does the power remain on the orange wires when the switch is activated, or does it drop off? Pull the water shield and check to be sure the plug is in the connector to the motor. You may also want to run power directly to the motor to see if it works that way.
*Gone, but not forgotten* - Black 2000 SSEi, HIR Headlights, Angel Eyes fogs, 3rd brake light overlay, hi-flo cat, 180 degree thermostat, HS 1.9 rockers, LSx yellow springs, Intense FWI, PCM, shift kit, push rods, and 3.4 Pulley. ZZP Power Log.
Re: Power windows and locks quit also the radio HELP
Hello everyone!.....wow having a Bonneville again is nice, I have a 2002 SE and a 2003 SLE and really love the comfort and style of these cars.....................I have the same problem with my 2002 SE ...INOP.....DOOR LOCKS...MIRROR ADJ...&...ALL WINDOW SWITCHES...( My Drivers Door has NO POWER) I found this out after a drive around town, and went to the mail box....no power to the window,and realized I had lost any power to any door controls....thanks in advance for your knowledge of a possible common problem, Charlie.....760-264-57one 6 :-)


