jeremy Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 Alright, here goes. I picked up my '95 knowing the that top didn't go down. Previous owner claimed that it worked last fall without a problem, but didn't work come spring. He said that he never looked into the issue at all. All I know is that when I push the down button, nothing happens. I know that there can't be too many components that are involved in this process so does anyone have a troubleshooting checklist or a how-to procedure to properly locate the non-function item(s) ??? ...I know that winter is coming quickly, but I would ideally like to see if I can get everything functioning properly now so that I don't have to deal with it in the Spring. Thanks in advance! Quote
Crazy K Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 it is likely a corroded top relay, as any water leakage nails the relay which is oriented upside down below the top mechanism area. the 95 uses the same relay to operate the top as many W-bodies use for their door locks. speaking of which... i still need the door lock relay for my car since I put it in john's vert. the lock relay is located in the wiring channel on the driver's door sill in a 95. vert is probably the same. and many j/y cars will be the same. the top relay is accessible by yanking the rear seat and looking in the substructure under the motor. Now who was bitching that I know too much? Quote
jeremy Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Posted September 23, 2009 thanks for the starting point Ken!! I will check it out in the next day or two and be sure to report back with the findings... Quote
GP1138 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 Listen close. Do you hear a clicking when you hit the top switch in either direction? Quote
jeremy Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Posted September 23, 2009 Listen close. Do you hear a clicking when you hit the top switch in either direction? I don't hear anything at all Quote
GP1138 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 I'd bet that relay is bad, though I at least heard clicking when mine was bad. Quote
Crazy K Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 might be muffled by the seat... Quote
jeremy Posted September 27, 2009 Author Report Posted September 27, 2009 I found the relay behind the seat, but I can't find the other one to try to swap for a test....can someone post up a pic or a better description of where I can find it....thanks! Quote
Crazy K Posted September 27, 2009 Report Posted September 27, 2009 remove the trim piece from the driver's door jamb, and pull up the edge of the rug. there is a plastic channel the protects the wiring agaisnt the side of the body. look in there. Quote
jeremy Posted September 27, 2009 Author Report Posted September 27, 2009 alright, after rereading Ken's post and doing some digging, I found the other relay....it is a different p/n but appears to have the same wiring diagram on the front of it....swapped the relays but still nothing at all..... ....what is the next recommended step to finding my problem? Quote
Crazy K Posted September 27, 2009 Report Posted September 27, 2009 I've seen different part numbers, but opening them reveals the same guts. can you hear the relay clicking? did you try the top relay in the lock harness? Quote
jeremy Posted September 27, 2009 Author Report Posted September 27, 2009 I've seen different part numbers, but opening them reveals the same guts. can you hear the relay clicking? did you try the top relay in the lock harness? I kind of figured that based on the diagram that they are direct swaps....I still don't hear any clicking at all from the top relay. I of course didn't check the top relay in lock harness Quote
jeremy Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Posted September 30, 2009 here's a wrinkle in everything for you Ken.....i tested the power lock buttons for the first time today .....neither side button works for either lock/unlock, and the power mirrors don't work either....the power windows work and the power locks do work with the key fob..... Quote
Crazy K Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 here's a wrinkle in everything for you Ken.....i tested the power lock buttons for the first time today .....neither side button works for either lock/unlock, and the power mirrors don't work either....the power windows work and the power locks do work with the key fob..... actually... I test drive a car like that... but I don't know what would cause it. Is that with or without the known good relay plugged in. I have service manuals, so i can look into it... Quote
jeremy Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Posted October 1, 2009 that's with both relays plugged in the way they were when I got the car....I really have no way to test them individually......I did grab another relay out a j/y car this weekend that I will try in each location to see if I get any different results at all but I won't be able to do that until this weekend....I have no idea if the locks/mirrors/top are related at all of if it is just a big coincidence Quote
GP1138 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 Dumb question, but all fuses are good, right? Quote
Crazy K Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 good question. I always do a verification check of all fuses. I'll look at my diagrams. Quote
jeremy Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Posted October 1, 2009 Dumb question, but all fuses are good, right? I checked the interior passenger side fuse panel and all appeared to be good....I haven't looked at the fuse panel under the hood yet though Quote
jeremy Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Posted October 1, 2009 I'll look at my diagrams. thanks! Quote
Crazy K Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 fuse 7= automatic door locks Fuse 19 = power lock switches fuse 32 = RKE module power RKE works, power switched don't work. question: does the car autolock and unlock the doors? remove the lock switch cover on either side and probe the orange wire going to the switch to ground with a test light or voltmeter, to see if there is power. result? Quote
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