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#261 of 671 Re: New battery, dead window [03DGCOwner] by zipyz28

Dec 31, 2009 (11:01 pm)

Replying to: 03DGCOwner (Dec 31, 2009 8:44 am)
I have a 2004 colorado crew cab with the same problem with the locks and drivers window. On dec 26th I decided time for a new battery and which I replaced and that's when this problem started. Could this problem come from just disconnecting the terminals?
Well thanks to HopeGMC it's working again. I took it apart and looked at everything and things looked OK so I tapped the relay and put everything back togather and wow it worked. A GMC/ Chevy repair......
My hats off to HopeGMC thanks alot. What is the BCM and TSB. Just for reference I might need later. Thanks again... ZIPY
 
Hope this helps. This was a year ago for me. the relay is like a small aluminum block on the circuit board. Also spray the connectors when putting back togather. Go back and read this on page 15-16-17.

#262 of 671 04 window trouble by tyrod_emmons

Jan 02, 2010 (8:17 am)

well i dont know i if you have fixed this problem yet but i have had my 04 do the same thing all the others work but not the drivers window, after a lot of trial and error i got aggrevated took the posotive cable off the battery and left it for about two hours and like a miracle it worked again, since then i have had to unhook the battery several time to put in upgrades and little trick (stereo, amp, speakers,etc) and everytime the wondow stops working, so i will unook the hot cable for about 2 hours and pretty as you please it will work again, if you have this problem again try this, from what you described i about 95% sure this will fix your problem. good luck

#263 of 671 Re: 2005 chevy colorado, vacuum leak [duncan95] by casolo1012

Jan 03, 2010 (2:09 pm)

Replying to: duncan95 (Dec 19, 2009 12:57 pm)
I also am having the same issue..I had to put the brakes on pretty hard a few days ago and now the engine is running very rough. This has happened before but it worked itself out..but recently it has gotten worse and will not work itself out. Having it towed today to get looked at.

#264 of 671 Re: New battery, dead window [zipyz28] by 03DGCOwner

Jan 04, 2010 (8:42 pm)

Replying to: zipyz28 (Dec 31, 2009 11:01 pm)
I removed and tapped the PWR/WNDW relay from the box in front of the battery, which I am assuming is the relay you are talking about. If not, let me know. Sprayed and replaced and no change. Thanks for the input. I'll try anything that sounds like it has a chance. Next, I am going to try disconnecting the positive cable for a couple hours as tyrod is suggesting below.
Thanks Again!

#265 of 671 Re: 04 window trouble [tyrod_emmons] by 03DGCOwner

Jan 05, 2010 (5:46 pm)

Replying to: tyrod_emmons (Jan 02, 2010 8:17 am)
Tyrod-
Thanks for the input, but this didn't work for me either. I left it disconnected overnight and reconnected it in the morning. No change. No driver side window or lock. The passenger side window will still operate from the driver side, but nothing else. Other thoughts?

#266 of 671 Re: 04 window trouble [03DGCOwner] by flacondo

Jan 05, 2010 (5:56 pm)

Replying to: 03DGCOwner (Jan 05, 2010 5:46 pm)
Please refer to my previous postings #197 and #208. This is a very common problem with Chevrolet Colorados. Hopefully, these will help.

#267 of 671 Re: Colorado driver's window and door lock electrical problems [snaproll1] by dewees

Jan 06, 2010 (3:11 am)

Replying to: snaproll1 (Aug 19, 2007 4:19 pm)
The clicking when you turn may be that the fluid in the pumpkin needs replaced with a synthetic. I had that happen and they replaced the fluid with the synthetic and it stopped immediately.
Battery needs replaced. I just went through the same exact thing. New battery, New day to drive!!

#268 of 671 Re: 04 window trouble [03DGCOwner] by Alennx

Jan 06, 2010 (4:51 am)

Replying to: 03DGCOwner (Jan 05, 2010 5:46 pm)
If the passenger side works from the driver side then the only thing it can be is a broken window button or disconnected/broken wire to the button in the passenger door.
 
You have power to the door and the winder because it works from the driver side. Using the passenger button doesn't work, therefore... the passenger side is not completing the circuit. Rip it open and check the wires. Replace the button even if you can make a test circuit, it might not be enough to move the winder. Careful cos the winder pulls some juice
 
Colorado's seem to have been undersized in the loom causing melted wires and shorts all over, dead blowers, winders, blownout stereo lights, ugly wife... you name it.

#269 of 671 Re: 04 window trouble [Alennx] by 03DGCOwner

Jan 07, 2010 (4:46 pm)

Replying to: Alennx (Jan 06, 2010 4:51 am)
Oddly, my passenger side window works from both sides. Neither of the door lock buttons work. The drivers side window does not work. Even more odd, I found another issue today. My keyless entry remote will not lock the doors, but it thinks they are locked. A passenger got in the passenger side through an unlocked "locked" door. The truck thought they were locked, but they weren't So, the alarm goes off. Luckily I was able to "lock" it again with the keyless entry and "unlock" it to shut the alarm off. What's next? Oh... The "Battery" warning started coming on again today. Nice.....

#270 of 671 Re: 04 window trouble [03DGCOwner] by Alennx

Jan 08, 2010 (2:55 am)

Replying to: 03DGCOwner (Jan 07, 2010 4:46 pm)
Always buy American... oh you did. Hmmm.
 
The differential for this diagnosis is:
1. The windows are not on the same circuit as the locks.
2. The driver's side window circuit is not completing. First, place an axe in the footwell near the pedals in full view of the driver's door. Now check the window fuses, you may have one for each side. Carefully remove the driver's door inside panel and wiggle the wires from the driver's side window button in both directions while operating the button. Look for melting, scorching, breaks, water damage, etc. The axe will act as a form of incentive for the vehicle to be helpful.
3. Your keyless entry doesn't sense the position of the locks (it would be German if it did that) but instead it simply knows that you pressed the "lock" button on the remote, so it armed the entry-sensor. Check the fuse for the power-locks and the signal wire from the remote-sensor to the lock-popper.
4. Why is it cheaper than Honda or Toyota? "Because it's a Chevy"
5. To be fair, I've crashed my '05 Colorado twice and all it needed was realignment and a new front bumper I changed out myself.

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