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Rear Power window not working, 1997 850 sedan

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
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eaufderheide
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Year and Model: 1997 850
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Rear Power window not working, 1997 850 sedan

Post by eaufderheide »

The left rear power window in my 1997 Volvo 850 has stopped working. It is in the up position and makes no sound or movement when I press the window master switch for it in the center console, nor when I press the switch in the door itself. The other windows work fine. Any trouble shooting information would be appreciated along with instructions, if needed, to get access to the door interior. Thank you

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Post by foggydogg »

If you use the 'Search this topic...' box above, you can probably get pointed in the right direction. It is most likely a problem in the master switch, pretty straightforward getting it out, but be patient, old plastic is fragile.
Youtube is a good quick source as well, here is EveryBodies' Friend Robert, posting on this forum as rspi :


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Post by scot850 »

+1 on this. Welcome to MVS!

Motors and regulators do fail, but it is mostly the Master switch and door switch that tend to be the issues, followed by bad wiring in the door connection. Positive is the 850 switches are in the center console where the V/S70 are in the drivers door which adds a second possibility for broken wires.

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