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posted by  someone claiming to be EBH on  Mon Nov 11 10:49 CST 2013 [RELATED]

My front electric windows will not operate.
Any advise on the problem








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    window V70-XC70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be V70driver on  Sat Nov 16 21:35 CST 2013 [RELATED]

    My daughter encountered this with the family 1999 V70. I think you need to buy a new switch assembly. I know, I know, it costs a lot - you have little choice in the matter.








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    window V70-XC70

    posted by  Chris Mullet on  Mon Nov 11 14:40 CST 2013
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    You could start by checking the fuses in the fuse panel compartment in the LH end of the dash board. But it would be awfully coincidental if they both blew at the same time.

    Does the passenger side not work regardless of whether you use the passenger's switch OR the driver's master switch?








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      window V70-XC70

      posted by  someone claiming to be EBH on  Mon Nov 11 16:00 CST 2013 [RELATED]

      The passenger side works with the switch on the passenger side only.








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        window V70-XC70

        posted by  KlausC on  Mon Nov 11 16:15 CST 2013
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        Then it is not a fuse. The master switch can get water in it from a slightly open window, or the constant use will get skin cells to drop in and crud things up.

        You could try rocking the switch, up and down, a couple of dozen times with the ignition off and see if that will help the contact area. Usually works with other windows but not so much with the driver's.

        The entire switch panel lifts up and out, but be careful to not crack the plastic. There are places that 'repair' the switch, as home remedys usually wind up cracking the bottom and the micro springs fall out.

        Time to start looking for a replacement.







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          window V70-XC70

          posted by  someone claiming to be EBH on  Mon Nov 18 10:11 CST 2013 [RELATED]

          Thanks KlausC,
          Once again you where right on the money.
          I cycled the switch dozen or more times and bingo it works.
          I really do like those nice and easy fixes.
          My son has now taken ownership of the Volvo and was he impressed with dads magic fix.
          I did confess that it was your recommendation.
          Ed







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