Brake Light Nightmare

supraheelfan · 02-20-2011, 09:39 PM

Thanks for the info. If I find a set of spring compressors, my dad and me will try our hand at changing them out. Right now we our looking thru my 20+ year old Haynes manual for the removal and installation of my passenger side window motor and the regulator. Do any of you guys know how to remove either of those, the info will GREATLY be appreciated at this point.Thanks.

Bill UK · 02-20-2011, 09:53 PM

Try this Link click top right for next page.

cre · 02-20-2011, 10:00 PM

Haynes is terrible. Use the online Toyota Service and Repair Manual which Bill just linked to; Or, better yet go buy a physical copy.

Of everything I've done on the MKIII, replacing the window regulator and motor and then realigning and adjusting the windows was probably the most irritating.

Bill UK · 02-20-2011, 10:16 PM

Or download the .pdf from this site Link

supraheelfan · 02-21-2011, 03:51 AM

I'm having trouble with the passenger side window. The whole time I've had the car, the pass. window would roll down but not up, (I have a 87' turbo by the way), and when I hooked the battery directly to the window motor it went up and down. If the switch goes out on the pass. side will that affect the driver side switch? Because it will usually go down when pressed from either switch but not up.

cre · 02-22-2011, 07:12 AM

The passenger switch's circuit runs through the driver's side switch. It's not uncommon for carbon to buildup on the metal rocker contacts in the switch causing a disruption in the flow of current. You may disassemble the switch and lightly sand the contacts and see if that's the sum of the problem... this happens in the passenger side switch too, but if you can't operate it from the driver's side start with that switch.

supraheelfan · 02-22-2011, 07:46 PM

We tried cleaning the contacts of the switches and that was not it , unfortunately. My car has been doing what that guy rj just posted;it has been starting really well since I got a new battery and some new terminals, but starting today it will not crank right away. It takes a few times of turning the key before it starts, and sometimes it starts 5 to 10 times in a row, but then that 6th or 11th try it will not crank. I'm starting to think its my infamous ECU. It is really frustrating not being able to rely on my car ya know.

02-20-2011, 10:00 PM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Haynes is terrible. Use the online Toyota Service and Repair Manual which Bill just linked to; Or, better yet go buy a physical copy. Of everything I've done on the MKIII, replacing the window regulator and motor and then realigning and adjusting the windows was probably the most irritating. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-22-2011, 07:12 AM	#6
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	The passenger switch's circuit runs through the driver's side switch. It's not uncommon for carbon to buildup on the metal rocker contacts in the switch causing a disruption in the flow of current. You may disassemble the switch and lightly sand the contacts and see if that's the sum of the problem... this happens in the passenger side switch too, but if you can't operate it from the driver's side start with that switch. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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02-20-2011, 09:39 PM	#1
supraheelfan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 178	Thanks for the info. If I find a set of spring compressors, my dad and me will try our hand at changing them out. Right now we our looking thru my 20+ year old Haynes manual for the removal and installation of my passenger side window motor and the regulator. Do any of you guys know how to remove either of those, the info will GREATLY be appreciated at this point.Thanks.

02-20-2011, 09:53 PM	#2
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	Try this Link click top right for next page.

02-20-2011, 10:16 PM	#4
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	Or download the .pdf from this site Link

02-21-2011, 03:51 AM	#5
supraheelfan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 178	I'm having trouble with the passenger side window. The whole time I've had the car, the pass. window would roll down but not up, (I have a 87' turbo by the way), and when I hooked the battery directly to the window motor it went up and down. If the switch goes out on the pass. side will that affect the driver side switch? Because it will usually go down when pressed from either switch but not up.

02-22-2011, 07:46 PM	#7
supraheelfan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 178	We tried cleaning the contacts of the switches and that was not it , unfortunately. My car has been doing what that guy rj just posted;it has been starting really well since I got a new battery and some new terminals, but starting today it will not crank right away. It takes a few times of turning the key before it starts, and sometimes it starts 5 to 10 times in a row, but then that 6th or 11th try it will not crank. I'm starting to think its my infamous ECU. It is really frustrating not being able to rely on my car ya know.