Thread: Rear power window only goes up.

The rear power window in my Disco 1(97), only goes up. The roller is fine, the electric motor just works in one dirrection(up).
I tried the other rear doors switch(that works)and it didn't work at all, but the front switch(drivers)would still only operate the rear window in the up dirrection.
Any ideas what's wrong, and how to fix it?

I tried the other rear doors switch(that works)and it didn't work at all, but the front switch(drivers)would still only operate the rear window in the up dirrection.
Also switched fuses under dash, to no avail.

I had exactly the same problem with my 98 Disco, switch would only operate the window upwards (left hand rear).
I replaced the switch with a brand new one (genuine LR - cost about $13 from the UK), replaced the motor with a second hand one (ebay special - 25 bucks), and also greased the hell out of the window regulator.

And as there was nothing left to replace - of course it worked perfectly.

Might pay to pop the switch out, and check the contacts with a multi meter.

If that works, check for voltage at the motor as the switch is operated.

If there is voltage in both directions, then it must mean that the motor is passed its use by date.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

I had exactly the same problem with my 98 Disco, switch would only operate the window upwards (left hand rear).
I replaced the switch with a brand new one (genuine LR - cost about $13 from the UK), replaced the motor with a second hand one (ebay special - 25 bucks), and also greased the hell out of the window regulator.

And as there was nothing left to replace - of course it worked perfectly.

So um, you are telling me nothing?

Originally Posted by Basil135

Might pay to pop the switch out, and check the contacts with a multi meter.

If that works, check for voltage at the motor as the switch is operated.

If there is voltage in both directions, then it must mean that the motor is passed its use by date.

Thanks, yeah I'll check the switches.

Don't post the same question in multiple areas.

Threads merged.

Any chance it's the electronics? Do a search on this forum for rear window controller dry joints.

The electric windows are controlled by the electric window computer, the switches and mechanism are fairly simple and rugged, but the computer after some years will develop a mind of its own, sometimes mine won't go down, sometimes won't go up, leave it a few minutes and its changed its mind, its not been bad enough to worry about so far.