Why will the power windows on my 1998 Toyota corolla not go up or down? At first the drivers side lock wouldn't let me out on the divers side but the window did work. Now I can put the window on the drivers side down (but not the rest) and have to release the door lock from the outside and open the door from the outside.

SOURCE: 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driver side power windows do not work

I had the same problem with now power to windows, mirrors and seat. The common soulution is the orange and or black wire in the boot have broken between the door and post.

SOURCE: power door locks and windows not working from the drivers side

Check the fuses first. If that dont work take the door apart the wiers have problably lost the connection due to kids and chocolate.
Gotta love them tho.

SOURCE: power door locks not working on 1998 honda accord lx

I promise this works 'cause I used it:


Put the key in the ignition, move the intermittent wiper control to the middle possition and then turn the key on.

just to clarify it's the ring that controlls the intermittent wiper speed and not the int / low/ high switch.


What this does is it resets the multiplex unit that controlls the accessories such as the power door locks. This problem usually happens once the battery has been removed or disconnected and reconnected. Every once in a while the multiplex systems lock up. Especially on the 98s. That's how you wake em up.

SOURCE: 2003 toyota corolla sedan - power window stuck

u have to open the door pad for inspection of power winow motor and linkages

SOURCE: 99 Corolla power windows not working

If all have failed I'd suggest checking the car fuses.