Fitting electric windows to the back

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Post Thu May 15, 2014 7:01 am

I noticed that the harness in the back doors has the plugs needed for electric windows. So Iv got the motors and switchers, but when connected they have no power. Iv had a look in the wiki but can seem to find anything. Is this worth doing or just a pain?
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Post Thu May 15, 2014 7:10 am

Easy job mate, I've done it on mine
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Post Thu May 15, 2014 7:13 am

i think there is a fuse you have to fit dont know why but 27 comes to mind
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Post Thu May 15, 2014 7:15 am

sorry just checked try 28 or 17
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Post Thu May 15, 2014 7:21 am

Yea I thought it might be a fuse, do I have to bother with the switches in the centre console? I haven't checked to see if the harness has the plugs
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Post Thu May 15, 2014 7:27 am

yes if you dont fit them the circuit isnt complete.
most of the time they are buried just under the carpet
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Post Thu May 15, 2014 7:37 am

Cool thanks for the help! Gives me something to do today
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Post Thu May 15, 2014 7:39 am

Iv plenty of switches if you get stuck
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Post Thu May 15, 2014 9:16 am

Rear windows won't work unless you fit all three extra switches in the centre console, as well as the two on the back doors themselves.
No extra fuses, relays, etc. If the door loom is present, just fit the switches and motor mechs.
All switch positions are already partly cut out, and just need finishing with a craft knife.
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Post Thu May 15, 2014 10:08 am

Cool Iv got the door cards so don't have to blank out the winder holes. I'm a assuming I can just cut out the switch holes in the centre console