Drivers side power window.

[withac]

Sometimes when I roll down the drivers’ side window it won’t roll back up. If I open the door and slam it shut then the window will roll up. I popped the cover off the power window bittons to see if there were any loose wires on the back but the wires all go into plugs that plug into the controls. I’ve also noticed that you can’t roll the windows up or down when the door is open. Could it be related to whatever controls that or more likely is something going out in the switch? Ideas?

[BlueTahoe2001]

Had the same problem with my 2001 not to long ago. I checked all the connections and finally came down to the conclusion that it was a Window Motor. Had to buy a new one and replace it. Cost me about $255 from the local GM Dealer for the motor. Did all the install myself.

[withac]

Had the same problem with my 2001 not to long ago. I checked all the connections and finally came down to the conclusion that it was a Window Motor. Had to buy a new one and replace it. Cost me about $255 from the local GM Dealer for the motor. Did all the install myself.

Thanks for the feedback but NOT what I wanted to hear.

Now I can add power window motor to my list of intake manifold gasket, odometer/gear selection display repair, fuel pump, trailer brake.

[Sepiroth]

By all means add it to the list.

[WrenchGuy]

$255 bucks!?

Is this what you need?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-2001-2002-Chevy-Tahoe-Window-Motor-Regulator-LH_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c 39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a 1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1 e5723e6a6QQitemZ130310989478QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTr uckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[bigpapapete]

mine was same , I bought aftermarket one , only 139.00 Canadian. very easy change out

[withac]

I'm not hearing anyone question the diagnosis, just the price. Once again, not what I wanted to hear.

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$255 bucks!?

Is this what you need?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-2001-2002-Chevy-Tahoe-Window-Motor-Regulator-LH_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c 39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a 1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1 e5723e6a6QQitemZ130310989478QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTr uckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

So is it? this is a lot cheaper than 255.

[JKmotorsports]

... I’ve also noticed that you can’t roll the windows up or down when the door is open. Ideas?

Could be a bad wire in the door jamb boot. Hold the window switch up (or down) and wiggle the boot while the door is open and see if the motor operates.

[withac]

Could be a bad wire in the door jamb boot. Hold the window switch up (or down) and wiggle the boot while the door is open and see if the motor operates.

All the other window controls in the drivers door work when the drivers door is open, it seems like the drivers window wouldn't wouldn't work for quite a while when the door was open, I figured it was a safety feature of some kind. If so, wiggling the wires with the door open won't tell me anything.

HOWEVER, NEW PROBLEM. shit, this just doesn't get any better does it. Now the power door lock in the drivers door won't work. Both the actual button on the door as well as the remote lock on the key fob won't lock or unlock the drivers door. All the other doors lock and unlock just fine.. HELP!

[withac]

So how do I go about diagnosing whether or not it's the window motor? Can I take the door apart and check with a volt meter or something?

[withac]

Bump

[JKmotorsports]

You can use a multimeter to check if you have voltage or not at the window and lock motors when you press the switch. The voltage will change polarity depending on the direction you press the switch. If you have roughly 12v at the motor(s) but they aren't working, then chances are you have a bad motor. If you don't have voltage or very low voltage, then there's a problem somewhere with the harness, switch, relay, or DDM (if an 03+ model).