DrivenDaily
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Hey guys, thanks in advance for reading, and for any input you may wish to share.
Item 1:
When I bought my 2005 Les Ltd 6 months ago, both right-side doors did not roll the windows up or down, and the locks did not work. Most of the time, even the power mirror would not work! The issue is from both the driver's controls and the controls on the RF door.
As I drove it, I would notice that sometimes the RF window would work, but only once in a blue moon. The lock almost never operated. At times, both will work, but because they are intermittent, I'm afraid to roll the window down as it might decide not to work when it's time to roll it back up!
Lately, the RR door has allowed me to roll the window down and back up, and sometimes even the lock will operate. Yay! However, like above, lowering the window leaves me feeling a bit queasy about what to do if it quits and won't go up.
I understand that there is a module in and/or for each door. With them coming to life now and then, what are the chances that it's a corroded connection that can be cleaned, or a damaged wire that can be repaired?
Item 2:
The heated seat controls on both front doors light up when I push the buttons, but there is absolutely no heat being generated unless I sit my butt in the seat, and then I get a frozen tush when it's 16°F / -9°C outside (and inside!).
What might be the best things to check before I go ape or have an upholstery shop look into it, costing probably more money than it's really worth?
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Just a heads-up: I'm really good at wiring and good enough as a DIYer that friends seek me out when they need help, and I oblige. Now I need your help, please, and it's all appreciated!
Item 1:
When I bought my 2005 Les Ltd 6 months ago, both right-side doors did not roll the windows up or down, and the locks did not work. Most of the time, even the power mirror would not work! The issue is from both the driver's controls and the controls on the RF door.
As I drove it, I would notice that sometimes the RF window would work, but only once in a blue moon. The lock almost never operated. At times, both will work, but because they are intermittent, I'm afraid to roll the window down as it might decide not to work when it's time to roll it back up!
Lately, the RR door has allowed me to roll the window down and back up, and sometimes even the lock will operate. Yay! However, like above, lowering the window leaves me feeling a bit queasy about what to do if it quits and won't go up.
I understand that there is a module in and/or for each door. With them coming to life now and then, what are the chances that it's a corroded connection that can be cleaned, or a damaged wire that can be repaired?
Item 2:
The heated seat controls on both front doors light up when I push the buttons, but there is absolutely no heat being generated unless I sit my butt in the seat, and then I get a frozen tush when it's 16°F / -9°C outside (and inside!).
What might be the best things to check before I go ape or have an upholstery shop look into it, costing probably more money than it's really worth?
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Just a heads-up: I'm really good at wiring and good enough as a DIYer that friends seek me out when they need help, and I oblige. Now I need your help, please, and it's all appreciated!
