406 HDI, GLX Drivers window stuck down

[kev]

Hi all new member to forums so hope I've posted in the right place I bought the car today and now the window is stuck down tried changing switch plug into passenger side and it just makes that window go down the button does not make a clicking noise when pressed to operate window up on drivers side on the panel but the motor is clicking when you press so stuck what to do really? The ccar is currently on driveway with a towel and clingfilm around the door any ideas welcomed many thanks for reading.

[GingerMagic]

Hi, welcome.

This is a common fault - the switches are often exposed to the elements when the door or window is open.

Click on this link from the Knowledge Base on the 406oc home page.

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=13831

Hope this helps...

P.s. If it turns out the motor is faulty ( the window motor, not the car... ) I can guide you through replacing it as my passenger side was faulty when I got my 406 and its relatively easy.

[kev]

Hi there thanks for the reply I tried to take motor off to push window up but it was been awkward so any help will be appreciated

[GingerMagic]

You should eliminate the switch as faulty first - will the window move up if you try using the switch repeatedly..???
My old Hdi90 had a dodgy switch and I had to use the switch repeated for about 2 minutes before it finally went up or down - can you borrow a working switch from a mate - or look at local scrapyards for one ( buy the switch but fill your pockets with bulbs etc while you are there.. ) you can test the switch in the scrapyards car park before driving home.

[kev]

Hi there I did try repeatedly pressing and it didn't work drove to motorhog in doncaster bought a new one fitted in the car park problem solved! Silly car

[GingerMagic]

Aaah, a nice easy fix.

Keep the old switch and strip it down and see if you can clean the contacts - get it working then bung it on eBay....