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Re: power windows work without key 740-760 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be Dave Stevens on  Fri May 29 21:20 CST 1998 [RELATED]

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> I just noticed that my power windows work without the key in the ignition.

Yup, a stuck relay would do that. Either that or there's a hot short at the relay socket or in the wiring between the relay and the ignition switch. Should be leftmost relay in the front row. It also powers the electric rad fan, so given a hot engine on a hot day it too could run when the key is out. A hot short between the relay and the fan thermostat would also enable the power windows.

Try tapping on the relay to see if that doesn't at least make a temporary difference. If that helps then you may be able to salvage the relay by opening it and using contact cleaner. If not, then pull the relay anyway and inspect socket for evidence of shorting. After that it's either try a new relay or start tracing with a multimeter.





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