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All Power Windows and Power Locks Do Not Work

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by 95_T4R_3VZE, Jul 19, 2018.

  1. Jul 19, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    95_T4R_3VZE

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    Hello all - I am having an issue with my 1995 4runner 3vze. A few weeks ago the windows stopped working but after driving about a mile or so they began to work again. Now they will not work at all including the tailgate window switch (it still works with the key in the tailgate). I have replaced the driver side master switch, a 30 AMP pink fuse in the driver side kick panel that was corroded, I have inspected the wires in the door and it all looks solid. I also replaced all the window motors about a year ago. I am at a loss right now was wondering if anyone else has been in my shoes! Any suggestions or solutions?

    Thank you
     
  2. Jul 19, 2018 at 4:59 PM
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    Bad ground somewhere?
     
  3. Jul 20, 2018 at 4:55 AM
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    Do you have an idea of where this might be?
     
  4. Aug 15, 2018 at 4:12 PM
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    Couldn't find the bad ground wire in the door - such a small area. The power source to the switch is the blue wire with a red stripe (at one of the ends of the connector) just above the ground wire that is white and black. I followed this down the interior of the door and spliced this wire and attached it too a bolt in the door. All the windows, including the tailgate, and lock are now working.

    Thanks for the help.
     
  5. Aug 18, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    Does the ground for the power windows and locks from the master switch ground through the integration module or directly to a chassis ground?
    Thanks.
     
  6. Aug 20, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    Looks like it goes to the integration module near the drivers feet.
     
  7. Aug 20, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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    Yep, got it fixed yesterday. White with black tracer(ground) broke in the drivers door jamb. Soldered and heat shrieked back together, all works well again.
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2020 at 9:55 AM
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    Hey guys, necrothreading but I created an account just to say thank you. Was diagnosing all windows not working on a '93 4Runner for a friend and finally stumbled upon this thread.

    Upon the advice and experiences here I ran a supplementary ground to the wht/blk wire and voila! all the windows came back to life. I was hopeful the second I noticed the driver's window "Auto" text illuminate.

    I couldn't find a good ground within the door (makes sense as you'd be relying on the hinges -- but maybe the continuity would improve thru the striker only when the door is closed) so I snaked (barely) a wire thru the accordian boot with my poly fishtape and grounded under dash.

    Lots of threads try to blame the integration relay, door module, master switch etc but I had a feeling it was something small and simple - and it was.

    Just wanted to reinforce this by posting here for the NEXT guy searching the web as I was...
     
  9. Oct 30, 2020 at 11:58 AM
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    Glad yall fixed your issue with the windows and welcome D60.
     
  10. Jul 15, 2022 at 12:06 PM
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    4runner for life

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    Having this exact problem with my ‘95 4Runner. Wiggled the accordion wire bundle at the driver door and voila the locks and windows started working but only for a moment. So it’s sort out a new ground wire I think. Thanks for the simple advice!
     

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