Rear Window Problem
 

I just replaced the window regulator and motor on the right rear of a 97 Jetta. The window still will not move. I checked the switch and the regulator and motor by connecting then to the left window, and they both seem to work fine. It must be something electrical. Is there a fuse specifically for the right rear window? Any other suggestions?
Thanks.

RE: Rear Window Problem
 

There's no specific fuse it must be a bad wire or ground. get a test light or a multimeter and check all the harnesses for power.

RE: Rear Window Problem
 

Thanks for the reply. Have power to switch - the light is working on switch.
I have a multimeter and a wiring diagram (Bentley Publishers - Service Manual), but I really don't know how to read the diagram.
Can you give me some more specifics on how to test the harnesses for power? Which contacts should I check?
Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

RE: Rear Window Problem
 

Nice job on the Bentley manual. It's the real deal. Yes, the wiring diagrams are confusing it just takes some studying. What you'll want to look for are the power wires in each of the harnesses.Just because you've got power to the switch doesn't mean it's working. Pull the harness from the window regulator (motor)and find the wire that leads from the switch to the regulator and push the switch and see if you've got power at the regulator. If you do have power to the regulator than the switch is fine and the regulator is bad.

RE: Rear Window Problem
 

I actually checked both the switch and regulator by hooking them up to the other window. They both worked fine.
How do you identify the power wires?

RE: Rear Window Problem
 

You just have to follow page by page the power wire eventually leading to the unit. There must be a short or your window control module which is behind the instrument panel is bad. It is part of the comfort module. There's a wiring diagram for that.