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Old 04-27-2023, 09:20 PM
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Some windows in my 2009 LT windows aren't working well. The driver's window works fine but the front and rear right windows do not. There is power at both windows and they will go down but are reluctant to close. Since they have power I suppose that either the motor is going out or there is something inhibiting the glass from going back up. All the windows have worked well since I bought the car. Is it possible that since the right side windows are not used nearly as much as the driver's window that they have kind of seized up somewhere? I have tried both right front and rear windows using the main switches and the switches on the doors with the same result.
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Old 04-27-2023, 10:22 PM
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Your assignment is to remove the door cards and inspect the innards to find anything binding or corroded.
The doors are subject to water intrusion because the cheap felt window seals. If the door speakers are acting up that is a clue, you might take the opportunity to preemptively install new speakers.
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Old 04-28-2023, 06:30 AM
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X2 , what Donbrew said!
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Old 04-28-2023, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by HHRnovice
Some windows in my 2009 LT windows aren't working well. The driver's window works fine but the front and rear right windows do not. There is power at both windows and they will go down but are reluctant to close.
First make sure it isn't just a switch. Sometimes the switch contacts at the driver seat get bad. Do the problem windows have the exact same problem when operated with the local switch?
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Old 04-28-2023, 09:52 AM
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The way they are wired pretty much rules the switches out. I wouldn't spend a lot of time on them.

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Old 04-29-2023, 03:11 AM
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The test I suggested wouldn't take a lot of time. Can't read that schematic but however it's wired, if the switch on the problem door works but not the switch on the driver door, that would pretty much prove it's the driver switch.
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You can clean the switch to determine it’s working or not.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...ontacts-62119/
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Old 04-29-2023, 07:57 AM
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OOps I accidentally posted the 2006-2008 wiring diagram.
Here is a pdf of the 2009-2011
2009window.pdf
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Last sentence of post #1.
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Old 04-29-2023, 11:36 AM
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Then it’s on to the regulator motors, loose or corroded wires , dirt in the window tracks, dried grease in the window roller tracks.
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