Power window failure - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarTrek · 04-21-2011, 04:21 PM

Anybody encounter a power window problem on their Yaris yet?

My passenger side power window is dead on my 2008 3-door. Neither switch works, no power at all getting to the passenger side window, driver side works fine so prob not a fuse(?) Comp warranty still in effect for another 2 months.

thebarber · 04-21-2011, 04:56 PM

crank windows ftw

YarTrek · 04-21-2011, 10:31 PM

I wanted crank windows but if I wanted the side curtain airbags I had to get the power package (in '08 safety was optional). The 60/40 split FOLD FLAT rear seat was also highly desired. I miss (so much) the days you could custom order options.

Red Horse · 04-22-2011, 01:05 AM

probably just the switch, there is a DIY here on how to remove the door panel.

eTiMaGo · 04-22-2011, 03:55 AM

my passenger side's been dead for about 2 years now

Tried to troubleshoot it myself, seems to be the motor, as there is voltage going into it. Rarely ever need to use it so I never really bothered to get it fixed...

YarTrek · 04-23-2011, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the opinions! Going in for service next week and will report.

auxmike · 04-23-2011, 11:14 PM

I might start "excercising" my pass side wind once a day.
Seems P/W motors drag and get real slow when you never use 'em...

08YARI · 05-11-2011, 07:03 PM

let me know what you find out. My passenger side window started doing the exact same thing today. I have a 2008 3d yaris.

petyanca · 05-24-2011, 12:41 PM

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jpmck03 · 11-24-2013, 04:13 PM

Was changing out my wheels to get into winter mode... and yep, I'm in the same boat...

Switch feels the same, just don't hear anything over at the passenger door (vs. being able to hear the power window motor if, say the window was frozen shut). I think the last time I used it was maybe a week or two ago. And they both get used about equally as I'm always popping them open to use the vent visors while parked in the summer.

Where's the first place to look to figure out if I can fix it?

Shroomster · 11-24-2013, 07:21 PM

Might sound archaic, but try slamming close hard the door with the "dead" motor. Other than that, you can take the door panel off, and test for power at the motor with a test light.

jpmck03 · 11-24-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroomster

Might sound archaic, but try slamming close hard the door with the "dead" motor. ...

No dice there...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroomster

... Other than that, you can take the door panel off, and test for power at the motor with a test light.

Well, at least I know what Yaris project I need to work on this spring!

nookandcrannycar · 11-24-2013, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarTrek

I wanted crank windows but if I wanted the side curtain airbags I had to get the power package (in '08 safety was optional). The 60/40 split FOLD FLAT rear seat was also highly desired. I miss (so much) the days you could custom order options.

Someone at Nissan was listening. One can get the 2014 Versa Note with hand crank windows and a 60/40 seat. Are you listening Toyota?

blkfwlr · 11-25-2013, 12:38 AM

I had a recall fixed at the dealership a few months ago involving the power windows/locks. If I remember right, people(or a person) tried to fix it themselves and the area caught on fire(or started smoking) so yeah, hit up the dealership.
(Found a source)http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs...0-3dccbd3e375d

04-21-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
YarTrek Aygo Crazy Drives: '08 Blazing Blue LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DC Metro Posts: 20	Power window failure Anybody encounter a power window problem on their Yaris yet? My passenger side power window is dead on my 2008 3-door. Neither switch works, no power at all getting to the passenger side window, driver side works fine so prob not a fuse(?) Comp warranty still in effect for another 2 months.

04-21-2011, 04:56 PM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	crank windows ftw __________________

04-22-2011, 01:05 AM	#4
Red Horse View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan A/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Costa mesa, California Posts: 353	probably just the switch, there is a DIY here on how to remove the door panel. __________________

04-22-2011, 03:55 AM	#5
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	my passenger side's been dead for about 2 years now Tried to troubleshoot it myself, seems to be the motor, as there is voltage going into it. Rarely ever need to use it so I never really bothered to get it fixed... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

04-23-2011, 11:14 PM	#7
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I might start "excercising" my pass side wind once a day. Seems P/W motors drag and get real slow when you never use 'em... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

04-21-2011, 10:31 PM	#3
YarTrek Aygo Crazy Drives: '08 Blazing Blue LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DC Metro Posts: 20	I wanted crank windows but if I wanted the side curtain airbags I had to get the power package (in '08 safety was optional). The 60/40 split FOLD FLAT rear seat was also highly desired. I miss (so much) the days you could custom order options.

04-23-2011, 09:50 PM	#6
YarTrek Aygo Crazy Drives: '08 Blazing Blue LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DC Metro Posts: 20	Thanks for the opinions! Going in for service next week and will report.

05-11-2011, 07:03 PM	#8
08YARI Drives: 2008 Yaris 2D HB Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 10	let me know what you find out. My passenger side window started doing the exact same thing today. I have a 2008 3d yaris.

05-24-2011, 12:41 PM	#9
petyanca Drives: 09 LB, 3 door, auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 23	same problem here, did you get diagnosis on yours ? .

11-24-2013, 04:13 PM	#10
jpmck03 View User's Garage Drives: 2018 Volkswagen GTI Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 893	I Just Got to Join This Club, Too Was changing out my wheels to get into winter mode... and yep, I'm in the same boat... Switch feels the same, just don't hear anything over at the passenger door (vs. being able to hear the power window motor if, say the window was frozen shut). I think the last time I used it was maybe a week or two ago. And they both get used about equally as I'm always popping them open to use the vent visors while parked in the summer. Where's the first place to look to figure out if I can fix it? __________________ my {(retired) ride} - {mi ssk: review, diy} - {mi lw cp: review, diy} - {foglight install} - {painted emblem: experiment, diy}

11-24-2013, 07:21 PM	#11
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	Might sound archaic, but try slamming close hard the door with the "dead" motor. Other than that, you can take the door panel off, and test for power at the motor with a test light. __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

11-25-2013, 12:38 AM	#14
blkfwlr Drives: 07' Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SC Posts: 6	I had a recall fixed at the dealership a few months ago involving the power windows/locks. If I remember right, people(or a person) tried to fix it themselves and the area caught on fire(or started smoking) so yeah, hit up the dealership. (Found a source)http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs...0-3dccbd3e375d

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