Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS

Rear window switch wiring question

Old 10-24-2010, 10:44 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
isaac338's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
Posts: 844
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rear window switch wiring question

My rear window won't work with the key switch in the tailgate, it'll work fine with the dash switch though. Does anyone have an accurate wiring diagram for this? The FSM only shows 3 wires at the switch but mine has 5.

Cheers!
Old 10-24-2010, 10:53 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
yotaconvert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: jacksonville florida
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hey man i think it is your rear window power control module i had the same problem but mine would not work inside and worked outside
Old 10-27-2010, 05:42 PM
  #3  
Registered User
 
redcobragt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by yotaconvert
Hey man i think it is your rear window power control module i had the same problem but mine would not work inside and worked outside
Can you tell me where this module is located at, and where did you find one. Thanks
Old 10-29-2010, 10:35 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
Blue 89 Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Vegas
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Same here
Old 10-29-2010, 11:08 PM
  #5  
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
99blackSE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The rear gate window control box is at the back behind the interior panel on the driver's side.
Old 10-29-2010, 11:41 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
Datsayota's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Mariposa, CA
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Here is a diagram for that window, good luck.

Rear window switch wiring question-window.gif
Old 10-30-2010, 09:33 PM
  #7  
Registered User
 
brad11140's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just replaced my rear window relay module. As they said it is located behind the interior panel. If you put your tailgate down and pulll the panel off on the drivers side you can feel around in there. Its located back aways toward the tail light area. There are 2 bolts that hold it on so you will need to pull the trim back to get to them.

Ive got money on this module for your problem as well. When you turn your key can you hear the relay clicking? They run about $30-$50 on ebay. Ive seen one on there for awhile. Make sure you pull out your and get the numbers off it because there are a few. I found mine at the junkyard for $8. Fixed all of the problems.
Old 10-30-2010, 10:26 PM
  #8  
Registered User
 
Blue 89 Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Vegas
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mine worked with a smashed tailgate, after I replaced it, nothing, not with switch or key. Then put in old stuff and still nothing. Everything else works back there, wiper, washer, defroster... guess I'll try another module ?
Old 10-31-2010, 03:51 AM
  #9  
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
wyoming9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: I live in New Tripoli Pa out in the woods
Posts: 13,381
Received 99 Likes on 86 Posts
Red face

Did you pull your switch from the old hatch??

Did you check with multimeter to see if the switch on the replacement hatch is any good??

If you swapped the key switch in the hatch maybe the switch contacts were just dirty enough not to work .

Real likely if the lock cylinder had been pulled out for any length of time.
Old 10-31-2010, 10:01 AM
  #10  
Registered User
 
01d's kool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: fla or LI
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2 of the 5 wires at the connector about 8" from the switch are for the plate lights (white w/black stripe and green w/ blue stripe) the solid blue one is a common to the keyswitch and the blue/white and blue/black wires go to the module behind the driver's seat to lower and raise the window. Check for continuity through the switch between the blue and either the blue/white or blue/black depending on the position of the key. If the switch is good, check for continuity between the connector near the switch and the connector near the left tailight. If good then it is probably the module. I got lucky and found one from an '89 runner for $5 from the local yard (real lucky!)
Old 10-31-2010, 10:58 AM
  #11  
Registered User
 
Blue 89 Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Vegas
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by wyoming9
Did you pull your switch from the old hatch??

Did you check with multimeter to see if the switch on the replacement hatch is any good??

If you swapped the key switch in the hatch maybe the switch contacts were just dirty enough not to work .

Real likely if the lock cylinder had been pulled out for any length of time.
Yes, old switch from original hatch, know it was working. Think I'll hunt around for that module and see what happens. So, module is in the LR corner, correct ? See someone said something behind drivers seat.
Old 10-31-2010, 01:22 PM
  #12  
Registered User
 
Blue 89 Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Vegas
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just searched high and low in the back corner and can not find any module . Am I blind ? Only things I see back there are the jack, washer bottle, and the plug that comes from the tailgate into the harness headed back up front .
Old 10-31-2010, 05:23 PM
  #13  
Registered User
 
01d's kool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: fla or LI
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Blue 89 Runner
Just searched high and low in the back corner and can not find any module . Am I blind ? Only things I see back there are the jack, washer bottle, and the plug that comes from the tailgate into the harness headed back up front .
you gotta pull the panel behind the driver's seat and you will see it bolted to the support. it's a rectangular box with 13 wires going to it. right next to it will be a round relay for the rear window defroster (if so equipped)
Old 10-31-2010, 05:46 PM
  #14  
Registered User
 
Blue 89 Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Vegas
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
OK, was under the impression it was in the LR corner by the taillights based on a previous post. Have to move a bunch'o'crap outta the way to get to it.... have a mobile wash and detail set up in the back of the runner ! Thanks !!

Last edited by Blue 89 Runner; 10-31-2010 at 05:47 PM.
Old 01-09-2011, 10:24 AM
  #15  
Registered User
 
chosenchange's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Medford Oregon
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
any one know how to wire the inside switch to be always hot? All I would really have to do is run wires off the battery to the switch correct and use the wires That I have ran from the window direct. Least thats what I think its kinda hill billie wiring but I have no choice the truck has an electrical nightmare gonna have to rewire the whole truck soon.
Old 01-09-2011, 11:02 PM
  #16  
Registered User
 
Blue 89 Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Vegas
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Decided to look into mine a bit more today . I can hear that module click when I use the key or hit the switch, but window no worky !! Bad module or .....
Old 01-10-2011, 02:53 PM
  #17  
Registered User
 
motocaveman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...arWindow.shtml
Old 01-20-2011, 10:01 PM
  #18  
Registered User
 
Blue 89 Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Vegas
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs up

Module arrived in mail today, put it in and the rear window now works as designed !!! No more red top Optima on the front floorboard to open the rear window !!!!
Old 01-21-2011, 07:21 AM
  #19  
Registered User
 
cracker_1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Pueblo, Colorado
Posts: 357
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My 87 does the exact same thing. Rear window works by the interior switch, but not with the key. So, I am going to pull the relay out and see if I can find another one....
Old 01-21-2011, 07:37 AM
  #20  
Contributing Member
iTrader: (3)
 
4Crawler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Posts: 10,817
Likes: 0
Received 29 Likes on 26 Posts
Originally Posted by chosenchange
any one know how to wire the inside switch to be always hot? All I would really have to do is run wires off the battery to the switch correct and use the wires That I have ran from the window direct. Least thats what I think its kinda hill billie wiring but I have no choice the truck has an electrical nightmare gonna have to rewire the whole truck soon.
How I modified mine:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...ow.shtml#Relay

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Rear window switch wiring question



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:57 PM.