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1998 Ford Taurus

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dianaciavarelli, Rochester, MN, September 27, 2009, 15:46

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the electric windows work intermittantly. If it is warm/hot outside they work. If it is cold r raining they do not. I do not think it is the motor because when they do work they work well. What could be the problem? I have taken the door panel off and checked the control panel switch but everything there seemed fine and not corroded.

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  sinautoscan.com September 27, 2009, 16:10
  

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  Well i would try to oil up the machine with WD40 may be the machine or the switchest
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  SuperDave September 27, 2009, 17:36
  

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  Fords have a GEM (generic electronic module), and the body functions such as power windows, power locks, ect. run through this module. I would check the plug at the module for corrosion, and or pins at the connector for pulling out. You can check wire resistances from the switches and the module too.
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