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Kia Optima EX: i have a 2002 kia optima none of my windows

 
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i have a 2002 kia optima none of my windows are working. i have checked all fuses but i don't seem to be getting any power to the switch on the drivers side any idea what the problem might be i bought a used switch thinking that was the problem but still the same results

 

Country: United States
Make: Kia
Model: Optima EX
Year: 2002

Submitted: 355 days and 9 hours ago.
Category: Kia
Value: $18
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Paul M ASE Master replied355 days and 9 hours ago.

Hello I'm Paul and I will help you with an Answer to your Question

 

there is a fuse in the engine compartment 30 amp

 

there is also a relay that is controlled by the ETACS Module.

 

I am attaching the fuse panel identification

 

Click here to view the underhood fuse panel Identification check the Window relay and the 2 30 amp Power fuses.

 

if there is another relay with the same part number you can try swapping it for a different relay

 

Click here for the wiring schematic

 

let me know what you find and if you need more help

 

Thanks

 

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Customer replied355 days and 8 hours ago.

no luck all fuses are good. ican not locate relay any idea where it is hidden

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Expert:  Paul M ASE Master replied355 days and 8 hours ago.

The relay is on the junction block is under the left side of the dash

 

and looks like this

 

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unfrotunately my database does not list the position of the power window relay.

 

if you could get to the wires behind the relays you could figure out which one powers the window switch by the wire colors

 

do you have a test light or meter for checking if you lost power to the main switch?

 

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Expert:  Paul M ASE Master replied353 days and 5 hours ago.

Hi Brian

I'm just following up with you to see how everything is going. Did my answer help?


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Customer replied348 days and 2 hours ago.

Paul I am sorry I have taken so long to reply. The information I received from you lead me in the right direction. It was Very hard to access the junction box. For future reference it is the second relay from the left. It is the same relay used for the radiator fan. I swaped them out to make sure it was the problem and it was. Rather then fight to exchange them I left it in. I called every KIA dealer between Charleston an Savannah nobody had one lol. Took 4 days to get it. It is also used by hundayi

 
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