Electric windows: local controls don't work!

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Daf Tekno

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Hi Ram People,

My '03 Ram 3500 is having issues with the power windows.
They all work from the driver's master control door panel, but none of the local controls in each door work.

I've tried changing the master control for another from a scrapyard, thinking it was a faulty isolator / child lock switch, but it doesn't fix the issue.

Any suggestions?

Thanks - DT
 
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Daf Tekno

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I thought the window lock switch was the issue, so replaced the master control panel.

But it didn't fix it.
 

nanuk-O-dah-Nort

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mine is doing the same

if I press down hard on the basal near the lockout button, they work...sometimes they continue from there

but I think my issue is in the switch or connections
 

Oliver Closehauf

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Check the wiring in the rubber bellows between door and the pillar. It's a common break point. I replace the harnesses in both back doors and fixed mixed issues on both sides.
 

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Had same problem. The problem is the master control switch. The solder breaks down. You can search for video of repairing the solder, or just buy a replacement controller as I did.
 
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