Rear window stopped working - Toyota

88Thunder · 02-08-2010, 06:07 PM

Hey all,
The rear window just stopped working. No click when I push the button on the consol and the rear key switch doesn't work. I can't seem to find the fuse? Any help would be appreciated.

fourwd1 · 02-08-2010, 09:14 PM

Rear window is on a ckt brkr, not a fuse. Upper right corner of the fusebox IIRC.

88Thunder · 02-08-2010, 11:08 PM

Thanks for the advice. Is this a usual problem or is there something else I should be looking for?

Getsum · 02-09-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Thunder

Thanks for the advice. Is this a usual problem or is there something else I should be looking for?

Mine problem was caused by a faulty relay...it is located in front of the left rear tail light and can only be accessed by removing the large rear side panel. I got one at a junk yard for $10.

BornToRun · 02-09-2010, 12:42 AM

According to the 1987 FSM, there are two inputs to the "Power Window and Wiper Relay." One input begins at the Battery, runs through an 80A fuse, and then through the circuit breaker to the relay. The other input begins at the battery, runs through a 30A fuse, through the ignition switch, and then through the "ENGINE fuse" before entering the relay.

To rule out the motor itself, run hot and ground wires from the battery directly to the motor to see if it functions. Be careful to only briefly touch the wires to the motor. (I assume your window is stuck in the up position, so you don't want the motor to keep on trying to role the window up...might break something!)

There are several components to check, but the motor itself is the best place to begin.

BTW, use at least a 16Ga lamp cord and not some small gauge wire...be safe!

88Thunder · 02-09-2010, 07:00 AM

Thanks for all the advice. Got a lot of work ahead of me today.

GSMNP125 · 02-09-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Thunder

Hey all,
The rear window just stopped working. No click when I push the button on the consol and the rear key switch doesn't work. I can't seem to find the fuse? Any help would be appreciated.

I agree with everyone else but if it gradually got slower/weaker it may be the window motor. Just happened to me.

88Thunder · 02-15-2010, 05:42 PM

Fixed, the safety was not disengaging when I closed the rear door. Cheap and easy fix. Thanks for all the great advice.

02-08-2010, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
88Thunder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8	Rear window stopped working Hey all, The rear window just stopped working. No click when I push the button on the consol and the rear key switch doesn't work. I can't seem to find the fuse? Any help would be appreciated. __________________ Phil Brochu Proud owner of Old Thunder! 1988 4Runner

02-08-2010, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
fourwd1 ROCK ABUSER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: central MD - I fart in your general direction Posts: 2,317	Rear window is on a ckt brkr, not a fuse. Upper right corner of the fusebox IIRC. __________________ - FOUR WHEELER mag July 2006 and OFF-ROAD mag Feb 2007 '84 4Runner - ARBed 5.29s F&R, 4.7 & 2.28 t-cases, 2" drive train lift, BudBuilt x-member/skid, 30 spl Longs '83 Toy P/U - Buick 231 V6, Holley 4 bbl, Weiand intake, Downey headers, TH350 w/700R4 low gearset, '89 4Runner SR5 - stock

02-08-2010, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
88Thunder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8	Thanks for the advice. Is this a usual problem or is there something else I should be looking for? __________________ Phil Brochu Proud owner of Old Thunder! 1988 4Runner

02-09-2010, 12:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
BornToRun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 15	According to the 1987 FSM, there are two inputs to the "Power Window and Wiper Relay." One input begins at the Battery, runs through an 80A fuse, and then through the circuit breaker to the relay. The other input begins at the battery, runs through a 30A fuse, through the ignition switch, and then through the "ENGINE fuse" before entering the relay. To rule out the motor itself, run hot and ground wires from the battery directly to the motor to see if it functions. Be careful to only briefly touch the wires to the motor. (I assume your window is stuck in the up position, so you don't want the motor to keep on trying to role the window up...might break something!) There are several components to check, but the motor itself is the best place to begin. BTW, use at least a 16Ga lamp cord and not some small gauge wire...be safe! __________________ 87 SR5 5-Spd 22REC : Aussie Locker rear : welded front diff

02-09-2010, 07:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
88Thunder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8	Thanks for all the advice. Got a lot of work ahead of me today. __________________ Phil Brochu Proud owner of Old Thunder! 1988 4Runner


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02-15-2010, 05:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
88Thunder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8	Fixed, the safety was not disengaging when I closed the rear door. Cheap and easy fix. Thanks for all the great advice. __________________ Phil Brochu Proud owner of Old Thunder! 1988 4Runner

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