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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEWINDOWSPOWER WINDOW SYSTEMTESTINGALL POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 4.6 W
All Power Windows Inoperative
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 4.6 WSECTION All Power Windows Inoperative
- Power Window Function Test - Turn ignition on. Test all windows. If all power windows operate, system is functioning normally. If any window fails to operate, go to next step.
- Check Yellow/Light Green Wire - Remove and disconnect master switch. Measure voltage between ground and Yellow/Light Green wire at master switch connector. If battery voltage is present, go to step 4). If battery voltage is not present, go to next step.
- Check Yellow/Light Green Wire For Short - Remove 20-amp circuit breaker No. 14 from instrument panel fuse box. Measure resistance between output side of 20-amp circuit breaker No. 14 and ground. If resistance is greater than 10 k/ohms, repair open in Yellow/Light Green wire and retest. If resistance is less than 10 k/ohms, repair short to ground in Yellow/Light Green wire and retest.
- Check Ground Circuit - Measure resistance between ground and both Black wires at master switch connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace master switch and retest. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, repair open in Black wire(s) in question and retest.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.