1997 Contour Power Window Problems

[cypher1386]

I have a 1997 Contour GL 2.0L 4cyl, and the drivers side window has been giving me problems lately. A couple months ago the window motor went out, and when I replaced it, the window worked properly. Now, my window is stuck down again. It should be getting power, because I opened up the door interior assembly, and when I push the up/down button, I hear a clicking noise in a rectangular shaped wiring housing that's secured to the inside of the door by two screws. It clicks when I push the down button, but when I push the up button, there's no response. I've heard that there could also be a possibility of a short in the window controls. Any advice or speculation would be helpful because I'm stuck. Hopefully that dang window motor I bought for over 100 bucks and took my father and I 3 hours to figure out didn't crap out on me. Thanks.

[jmorales07]

I had the same problem with my 96 drivers side window control. I replaced the switch then the motor to no avail with the same clicking noise you describe. The little box you are talking about is a relay that no one seems to have listed, and is not on any of the other windows. I had to go to the junk yard and I got one from another wrecked contour and now the window works like a dream. I couldn't even find the part at any autoparts stores. I ended paying 3 dollars for the switch at the junk. I hope this helps. JM

[Deekity]

yes - I think its a problem with the express window down relay. Mine decides to get stuck down every now and then. If you leave it for a few hours it may start working again. Of course if you call the dealer - they don't have that relay listed although it is in the manual. Unfortunately, the manual is not specific as to WHICH relay p/n you need.