Power Windows Stopped Working - Toyota Yaris Forums

MyzticZ3r0 · 03-31-2013, 09:12 PM

Hey guys,

I bought the Colbi power windows set and had them installed from a reputable installer in town, but today, right when I got to work, the power function stopped working. I noticed the backlight on the switches were not turned on anymore (normally, there's a red backlight). Seeing as it is Easter, I can not take it to the installer. Any ideas on what happened?

Also, when I got them installed, I noticed I can roll the windows up/down without the keys in the ignition - they are always powered. Is this normal? Finally, when I roll my windows all the day down, then roll them back up, there's a "jolt" as if there's something in the way.

Any help would be greatly appreciated - thanks!

CTScott · 03-31-2013, 09:28 PM

I used a very similar kit on my Crashy2. Ideally the installer should have wired them with an extra relay to make them only work with the ignition on. Chances are that the fuse that feeds them has popped. If you open the panel below the steering wheel you should find the control box for them and if you follow the large red wire it should have an inline fuse.

Mine go smoothly in either direction, but the effect that you see may be related to popping the fuse, as any form of binding will cause higher current draw.

MyzticZ3r0 · 04-01-2013, 03:32 AM

I just got home from work - thank you for such a quick response as always Scott. I will check it out and see if I can fix the problem. I thought the window cranking up would be because the window was "hitting" wires. I will keep you updated =]

MyzticZ3r0 · 04-01-2013, 01:15 PM

it was the fuse! thank you scott. I got my Window up! I brought it into the shop and they were perplexed about my Windows juttering aswell. I have an appt on wed. Thanks again for your help Scott!

MyzticZ3r0 · 04-04-2013, 03:50 PM

Update: my windows are back in full working under with no juttering when rolling them up. There was some sound deadening caught on the brackets; therefore, causing the window arm to have difficult rolling up the windows.

03-31-2013, 09:12 PM	#1
MyzticZ3r0 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 323	Power Windows Stopped Working Hey guys, I bought the Colbi power windows set and had them installed from a reputable installer in town, but today, right when I got to work, the power function stopped working. I noticed the backlight on the switches were not turned on anymore (normally, there's a red backlight). Seeing as it is Easter, I can not take it to the installer. Any ideas on what happened? Also, when I got them installed, I noticed I can roll the windows up/down without the keys in the ignition - they are always powered. Is this normal? Finally, when I roll my windows all the day down, then roll them back up, there's a "jolt" as if there's something in the way. Any help would be greatly appreciated - thanks!

03-31-2013, 09:28 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I used a very similar kit on my Crashy2. Ideally the installer should have wired them with an extra relay to make them only work with the ignition on. Chances are that the fuse that feeds them has popped. If you open the panel below the steering wheel you should find the control box for them and if you follow the large red wire it should have an inline fuse. Mine go smoothly in either direction, but the effect that you see may be related to popping the fuse, as any form of binding will cause higher current draw. __________________

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04-01-2013, 03:32 AM	#3
MyzticZ3r0 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 323	I just got home from work - thank you for such a quick response as always Scott. I will check it out and see if I can fix the problem. I thought the window cranking up would be because the window was "hitting" wires. I will keep you updated =]

04-01-2013, 01:15 PM	#4
MyzticZ3r0 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 323	it was the fuse! thank you scott. I got my Window up! I brought it into the shop and they were perplexed about my Windows juttering aswell. I have an appt on wed. Thanks again for your help Scott!

04-04-2013, 03:50 PM	#5
MyzticZ3r0 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 323	Update: my windows are back in full working under with no juttering when rolling them up. There was some sound deadening caught on the brackets; therefore, causing the window arm to have difficult rolling up the windows.