[JDESORMEAUX]

HI im new here.
Im looking for info to fix my power windows that doesnt want to work with the door closed.
see ya !!!!
JF

[JDESORMEAUX]

Hello!
My power windows doesnt work anymore.
They work only if i open my door. As soon as the light opens up...the windows works (same for the power mirrors).
I opened up the panel of the door with the buttons and everything seems all right. Fuses are good too....

Where is the door contact ? It seems to be related. The door buzzer and light on the roof start a bit farther away than usual.
Help!!!

[stlwagon]

Welcome to AFM... Post your question in the appropriate tech forum for the quickest answer.

[Kmagn13]

It sounds like its grounding out as soon as you shut the door... i would check the wires... get a voltage tester...you should be able to track it down...

[philng]

Try to disconnect all related wires from the power lock, side mirrors, and windows; then plug all back in (both side of the doors). One side loosing wire connector may cause the problem to the orther side.

[JDESORMEAUX]

Thanks for the quick answer. Actually...im not too familiar with electronics....how do i know if its a bad ground ?

[Stangx2]

a good ground will read 0 ohms or act as a short as long as there isnt any other things like resistors or something the the circuitry. if your lock or window or whatever goes directly to a ground then it should read 0 ohms.

[mrvandermey]

Hello and welcome. do post your question in the Mustang tech section, in particular the V6 Mustang tech section, you will likely get a ton of response and ideas as to fixing your door issue. enjoy.

[shinerstang]

It sounds like you're crushing the harness going to the door and it's shorting out. Check it when the door is open to see if you can find some bare wires.

[Kmagn13]

it should be an easy fix.... at least it works with the door open... so you know that it has to do with the wiring...

[raz54]

I doubt it's a wire shorting out, if it was the fuse would blow. My guess is a broken wire. Most likely it will look fine but be broke inside the insulation. You will need a volt / ohm meter to tell which one and where.

[Kmagn13]

well if the wire was broken... then it would not work with the door open...

[raz54]

I have run into wires that break and when flexed right they make connection again but when bent again nothing.

[Kmagn13]

that is a possibility also... I would say that it has to be shorting out or that... it should not be a hard fix..

[JDESORMEAUX]

Wooohouuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!! I made it !!!
You guys were alright. It was a cutted wire... touching only when door the door was opened..... i had a hard time fixing it though...it was just in the middle of the door and the side panel of the car...not too much wire to reconnect....hop it will last a few days...
Thanks guys!!!!!