Proper way to bypass the rear window switch

dedejong · 05-01-2004, 09:16 PM

Ok tailgate is on but same problem as with others, motor works direct to a battery but not with the switch up front. Being the sick person that I am, I decided "we don't need no stinking latch switch" So to bypass it I found that the switch up front was working properly back at the tail light. Up gave power to 1 pink wire and down gave power to the other. This is probably completely wrong but I spliced the 2 pink wires directly to the 2 yellow & red wires off the motor. (seperately of course) However it still don't work. I would think there needs to be a ground somewhere doesn't there? Anyway how is the proper way to bypass the system. I don't even want the key to work just the front switch.

blueoval78 · 05-01-2004, 10:04 PM

you can get a new switch if you think its blown, jeffs has them

TTBlows · 05-02-2004, 01:23 PM

The dash switch is always grounded, and so is one side of the motor. To go one way, the switch just applies power to the other motor wire. But to go the other way, it interrupts the constant ground and grounds the other wire, then applies power to the wire which is normally grounded ft.

This might at least get you going in the right direction.

dedejong · 05-02-2004, 04:21 PM

Ok, thanks guys I think one of the biggest problems is woos motor that works the window. Wonder if it's possible to get more power out of it?

**stangmata** · 05-02-2004, 05:58 PM

Bypass the switch by bridging a wire across it. That easy...

IWant1 · 05-02-2004, 06:38 PM

i've tried to hack this business, but i can't find the switch. It's hard to work inside the tail gate. I know there's a whole wire harness thing in the tailgate, but what does the switch look like, and where is it attached? I can't wait to get my rear window working....
Thanks, tim

**miesk5** · 05-02-2004, 08:03 PM

yo, Tailgate Harness detailed pic by Ryan M (Fireguy50) at fordfuelinjection.com
Replacement (many photos) by Dustin S (Mellow Yellow, Mr. Laser Boy)

constant power by ttb blows/Chis B

more t gate pics/articles Linked below in my site, Part 2, under Body.

**stangmata** · 05-02-2004, 10:19 PM

If you need any further pics then what was just provided then let me know. I can take pics of the tailgate tomm night if needed.

05-01-2004, 09:16 PM	#1
dedejong Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Posts: 57 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1993 FORD BRONCO XLT, 5.8 2.5" LIFT, 33-12.50-15	Proper way to bypass the rear window switch Ok tailgate is on but same problem as with others, motor works direct to a battery but not with the switch up front. Being the sick person that I am, I decided "we don't need no stinking latch switch" So to bypass it I found that the switch up front was working properly back at the tail light. Up gave power to 1 pink wire and down gave power to the other. This is probably completely wrong but I spliced the 2 pink wires directly to the 2 yellow & red wires off the motor. (seperately of course) However it still don't work. I would think there needs to be a ground somewhere doesn't there? Anyway how is the proper way to bypass the system. I don't even want the key to work just the front switch.

05-01-2004, 10:04 PM	#2
blueoval78 Building gold from crap Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,640 iTrader: (2)	you can get a new switch if you think its blown, jeffs has them __________________ someday............

05-02-2004, 01:23 PM	#3
TTBlows TTB Hater of course Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,155 iTrader: (0)	The dash switch is always grounded, and so is one side of the motor. To go one way, the switch just applies power to the other motor wire. But to go the other way, it interrupts the constant ground and grounds the other wire, then applies power to the wire which is normally grounded ft. This might at least get you going in the right direction. __________________ Totally Twisted and Broke makes me a saaaad Panda "You can almost see the dismay on Phil, Paul & Bob's faces when Trautwig is talking....and the pause in their voices after he stops....after which they pick-up the pieces of his non-sensical commentary and continue with their telling of the story that is the Tour de France! "

05-02-2004, 05:58 PM	#5
stangmata WTF,O Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Spokane Posts: 16,751 iTrader: (40) Bronco Info: Bronco-less	Bypass the switch by bridging a wire across it. That easy... __________________ 05 JEEP Rubicon Unlimited E4OD Removal/Installation Writeup Balljoint Writeup Window Motor Writeup Light Wiring Writeup E4OD Diagnosis Thread

05-02-2004, 06:38 PM	#6
IWant1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	any pics?? i've tried to hack this business, but i can't find the switch. It's hard to work inside the tail gate. I know there's a whole wire harness thing in the tailgate, but what does the switch look like, and where is it attached? I can't wait to get my rear window working.... Thanks, tim

05-02-2004, 04:21 PM	#4
dedejong Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Posts: 57 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1993 FORD BRONCO XLT, 5.8 2.5" LIFT, 33-12.50-15	Ok, thanks guys I think one of the biggest problems is woos motor that works the window. Wonder if it's possible to get more power out of it?

05-02-2004, 08:03 PM	#7
miesk5 I used to know this stuff Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 10,948 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 96 XL 5.0 E4OD, Man Xfer/Hubs	yo, Tailgate Harness detailed pic by Ryan M (Fireguy50) at fordfuelinjection.com Replacement (many photos) by Dustin S (Mellow Yellow, Mr. Laser Boy) constant power by ttb blows/Chis B more t gate pics/articles Linked below in my site, Part 2, under Body. __________________ 96 XL 5.0 E4OD, Man Xfer/Hubs USN (Ret) & MIL/DoD Contingency Planner (ret) THANKS to ALL WHO SERVE! my broncolinks.com was "disturbed"; but some sections are archived @ http://web.archive.org/web/201209211....com/index.php

05-02-2004, 10:19 PM	#8
stangmata WTF,O Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Spokane Posts: 16,751 iTrader: (40) Bronco Info: Bronco-less	If you need any further pics then what was just provided then let me know. I can take pics of the tailgate tomm night if needed. __________________ 05 JEEP Rubicon Unlimited E4OD Removal/Installation Writeup Balljoint Writeup Window Motor Writeup Light Wiring Writeup E4OD Diagnosis Thread

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