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Author Topic: Windows switch voltage  (Read 3765 times)

Snigalfriz

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Windows switch voltage
« on: November 10, 2014, 07:17:24 PM »

Hey folks, does anyone know what the voltage at the windows switch should be?  I am getting about 1.4V.  I was expecting much higher.
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Rocketman

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Re: Windows switch voltage
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2014, 08:06:40 PM »

Should be the full battery voltage at the switches. Maybe minus a bit for losses through the wiring. 1.4V is not enough
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Snigalfriz

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Re: Windows switch voltage
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2014, 09:02:25 AM »

Ok, I didn't think it was enough.
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Snigalfriz

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Re: Windows switch voltage
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2014, 05:48:33 PM »

I get a full 12v when I hit the brake.  Time to hunt for a short.... clearly
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mitch1204

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Re: Windows switch voltage
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2014, 10:32:01 AM »

You can always come to a stop to use the windows. 😊

Look at Group 34 Wiring Harnesses in the manual. Page 9 specifically. There's a short section near the fuse panel where both share the same harness.
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Snigalfriz

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Re: Windows switch voltage
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2014, 12:42:26 AM »

Thanks mitch1204,

Will do.
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azgtx

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Re: Windows switch voltage
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2014, 11:15:17 AM »

I talked with Matt about this a while back. The conversation was to install relays to  get the big amp draw out of the switch which is a major cause of window issues on the these cars and the 323's. Are you measuring the 1.4v before or after the switch?
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Snigalfriz

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Re: Windows switch voltage
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2014, 09:50:17 PM »

Before the switch.
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Snigalfriz

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Re: Windows switch voltage
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2014, 10:47:50 PM »

I actually am building custom window switches and door panels for my capris
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2007 Saturn Outlook XE AWD
2014 Chevy Cruze LT