ayoung101

HELP! i know the rear windows on 1st gens have notoriously been bad for not working. i have never had a problem with mine in the 5 years i've had my truck. suddenly, it won't budge. i checked the circuit breaker, it appears to be set properly. the rear windshield wiper works, and is in the properly seated position when i try the window. i played with the window lock button also. did it finally (and suddenly) give up the ghost, or is there something else i should try?

i really REALLY need to use the trunk area today, within the next few hours. if anyone can help. . . . . .

Matt16

Did you accidentally press the window lock button on your console?

Determine whether you are getting power to the rear window by seeing if your lights dim. If so, open up the tailgate. See if anything is obstructing the window. If it isn't dimming, you probably have an electrical short.

This might give you some ideas with regards to the inner workings of the window. https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f166...runner-137310/

At last resort, hotwire the motor as outlined in the article.

Michigan Mud Farmer

there is a relay behind the seat belt for the driver. Mine went the other day. Thanks for the reminder I got to track one down now.

ayoung101

the lights are not dimming, it acts as if a fuse/circuit breaker is blown, but the owners manual says both the window and the wiper are on the same circuit breaker, and the wiper works. i can't remember which is the right position for the lock, but neither of them work. is it possible to open the tailgate with the window up?

ayoung101

i don't see this relay you're talking about. do i have to remove the trim panel to get to it?

leebee

yes, remove the trim and its right there.

lee

Michigan Mud Farmer

Yes, there is 2 screws in the seat belt trim where it comes out of the wall. Then just pull the panel off (it has christmas tree clips, try not ruining them coming out). once you have the panel peeled back, you can't miss it. I put a pm into dirttoyboy for one for myself. He has everything.

Mine started squeeling and finally died in the matter of an hour. junk electronics.

Matt16

You can replace the relays for about $10. Read the article. Don't bother with a new control module, as its probably equally burned out. https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f166...runner-137310/

4runnerx3

There are several things that disengage the window motor, the top bolt switch, wiper postion switch, door lock switch, door latch switch.