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    My front two Windows work fine(motor n regulator) but the front windows are power windows so they're supposed to come down automatically on the press of the switch.

    Mines don't, sometimes it will if i sit there and play with it but otherwise no.

    If the regulator and motor works, what can keep the windows from coming down automatically as they should?

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    time for new buttons in the door. only the d/s window does express down.

    its one of them things id not fix personally. but you can buy just new window switches new on ebay.

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    Y wouldn't u do it personally?
    Not your average grocery getter, but theres always at least two things on the list.... 10w-30 Castrol Titanium and Shell 91 premium mixed with a lil 100 octane racing gas......
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    I know Kaiser Pontiac has a few window switches for sale.

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    because express down is just a locking switch/breaker.
    when its down your motor stalls and it pops the breaker. if yours is new enough and its all BCM controlled its still happening but through a differnt means.

    much like making sure i dont hold the steering against the lock, i dont hold the motors under stall by pressing the switch longer than needed, i shutoff high loads before shutting the car off and turn em off only after the ign switch is in the ON position.

    its all wear and tear

    probably explains why my 97 gtp is at 214k with nothing changed (well vise grips hold the drivers rear window up) but hey, ****it 3$ at HF vs 60$
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    Quote Originally Posted by CelibateHalibut View Post
    I know Kaiser Pontiac has a few window switches for sale.

    he drives a regal, not the same switches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    he drives a regal, not the same switches.
    Ohhhhhh my bad. OP drives a Regal. I misinterpreted that.

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    Next time I go to the junkyard, I can snag one for you if you'd like.

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    Well BCM or not, the switch can be changed right?
    Not your average grocery getter, but theres always at least two things on the list.... 10w-30 Castrol Titanium and Shell 91 premium mixed with a lil 100 octane racing gas......
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    yeah look on ebay. just the switches is like 30 or 40 bucks or less its been a while since i looked.

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