Why is the front passenger side window stuck in the fully open position?

There are a few possible reasons why the front and back passenger side windows on your 99 Durango aren't rolling down:

1. Faulty window regulator: The window regulator is the mechanism that moves the window up and down. Over time, the regulator can become worn or damaged, making it difficult or impossible to operate the window.
2. Electrical issue: It's possible that there's an issue with the electrical system that powers the passenger side windows. This could be caused by a blown fuse, a faulty switch, or a problem with the wiring.
3. Window motor failure: The window motor is responsible for moving the window up and down. If the motor is faulty, the window won't move.
4. Window switch problem: The window switch could also be the culprit. If the switch is damaged or not functioning properly, the window won't roll down.

To diagnose the issue, you can start by checking the fuses related to the power windows. If the fuses are intact, you can use a voltmeter to check if the switch is receiving power when it's pressed. If the switch is getting power, the problem could be with the window motor or regulator.
If you're not comfortable performing these diagnostic steps, it's best to take your Durango to a qualified mechanic or automotive electrician for further inspection and repair.

Here's what I did to change the driver's side halogen low beam bulb #9006. Do so at your own risk.


1. First ensure fuses are OK. There are four(4) 15A fuses in the fuse box under the hood - drivers side. All are clearly mapped out on underside of fuse box cover. I used the continuity tester circuit on a VOM to ensure they were OK.

2. Remove large plastic shroud that runs across from one side of the top front under the hood of vehicle to the other side. 5 plastic pins held mine in place. Once off -- you'll be able to see your vehicles radiator cap. Removing this helps provide some additional access and leverage to better work with.

3. Remove battery negative cable - 10mm socket

4. Remove battery hold down bracket - rod - one(1) 10mm bolt at front - one(1) 10mm nut on rod. Deep socket 10mm helps with the 10mm nut.

5. Remove battery positive cable - 10mm socket

6. Remove battery and plastic battery tray

7. You should see the halogen low beam bulb #9006 in front of the fuse box(drivers side). Mine has a brown electrical plug connected to it. It helps to first remove and place out of the way - the parking light which is just to the left - the assembly for mine is light gray in color. Doing so gets that wire out of the way. One less distraction when you reach in to remove the low beam halogen bulb #9006.

8. Remove electrical connection from halogen low beam bulb #9006. There's a locking tab on the bottom - press in and while doing that - push down on the electrical connector from the top. It comes off without a great deal of effort.

9. Remove halogen low beam bulb #9006 by turning counter-clockwise - looking at the bulb from the back. Mine did not want to twist loose right away. Go slowly - take your time. It should eventually come loose. #9006 bulb came out easily even with the fuse box nearby.

10. Install new halogen low beam bulb #9006. I opted for a $10 Wal-Mart Sylvania #9006.

11. Reconnect electrical connection to the new halogen low beam bulb #9006.

12. Clean battery tray and terminals on battery + connections on battery cables.

13. Install battery tray and battery

14. Connect positive battery cable to battery - 10mm

15. Connect hold-down and rod + one(1) 10mm bolt at front and one(1) 10mm nut that goes on rod at rear.

16. Connect negative battery terminal - BUT - before doing so - have your remote locking/unlocking device handy. As soon as you connect the negative battery cable to the batteries negative terminal - the horn will sound(alarm). Quickly depress the UNLOCK button on your vehicles remote. Finish tightening the negative cable. You should also see that the low beam is once again functional as it will come on when the alarm is sounded.

17. Reinstall large plastic shroud and all lock down tabs

18. Start car and set clock/radio settings/etc.

19. There is a procedure to resync the power windows. The following provided by inov8 from another forum.

Copied from TSB PD002-05

NOTE:
Anytime the battery terminal has been disconnected, please initialize the driver's door
power window and front passenger's door power window after reconnecting the
battery terminal.

With ignition switch in the "ON" position, do the following:

1. Push down and hold the driver's door power window switch to completely open
the window.
2. Pull and hold up the driver's door power window switch until the window closes.
Continue holding the switch for approximately one second until the switch changes
from blinking to a constant illumination.
3. Check for proper operation of the "one-touch open and close" function by fully
pushing the switch briefly to the "DOWN" and "UP" positions.

At this time the power window switch for the passenger's door window should
be blinking.
4. Push down and hold the passenger's door power window switch to completely open
the window.
5. Pull and hold up the passenger's door power window switch until the window closes.
Continue holding the switch for approximately one second until the switch changes
from blinking to a constant illumination.
6. Check for proper operation of the "one-touch open and close" function by fully
pushing the switch briefly to the "DOWN" and "UP" positions.

Sunroof initialization is similar.

20. There is a procedure to resync power seats. Extracted from factory service doc:

Using seat switches - fully slide seat fwd. - fully recline seatback fwd. - fully raise seat cushion and head rest.

Using seat switches - fully slide the seat rearward - fully recline the seatback rearward - fully lower seat cushion and head rest.

There is only one fuse for all power window and power mirror operation (Fuse 12 (50A) in under hood fuse panel). If the passenger side window and mirror functions are not working, and you have verified that there is no power going to the passenger door module (pin 1 of C1 connector), then there is a wiring issue in the harness.

Visit the on-line store, known as reliable-store, they have the repair manuals. I'm sure you will get the solution of your problem.
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Open the window with the local button and keep the button pressed for 3 seconds after it has fully opened. Then close the window and keep the button pressed for 3 seconds after it has fully closed. This calibrates the position of the window which it lost when you changed the battery. Good luck

Sounds like the regualte or push arm is broken. If there is no spound then sounds like the regulator. The inside door trim has to be taken off, find the regualator, remove and replace should be ok then.

if the fuse was an issue then all the windows would be inop, not just one, the most common fault is the electric motor that runs the window up and down.

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Hi. The Front windows are on a seperate fuse from the rear and this MAY be your problem. the fuse for the front windows is fuse No 33 - 30amp. (that’s the fourth fuse from the left / centre row, the fuses are numbered) The Rear window fuse is No 42 just for information.

If the battery has been discharged you MUST!!! Reset the Power Windows and Traction control. It's very simple and the instructions are in your driver’s manual. But just in case you don’t have it, here they are:

Resetting the side Power Windows
If the voltage supply is interrupted (battery disconnected or flat), the side windows must be reset to prevent injury to driver or passengers:

1. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
2. Press on the switches to the (Up or Closed position) pressure point until the windows are fully up, and hold for approximately 1 second.

Resetting the ESP (Electronic Stability Program or “Traction Control Systems”)
If the voltage supply is interrupted (battery disconnected or flat), the indicator lamp will light up while the engine is running.

1. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop while the engine is running. The indicator lamp will go out & the ESP system is reset.

If you need a copy of all the fuse values and locations etc. Post a reply here at FixYa with your email address and I will forward you a schematic diagram……..[did one for myself that’s easier to understand / follow than the Merc one]

Hope this helps!!!!

check fuses 35 & 41 (10 amp, red).
it also shows an accesory delay relay in the fuse panel.
And fuse 601? 30 amp.

make sure you don't have lock-out on driver switch panel activated.

Power Window System
Features and Operation
NOTE: The accessory delay feature will allow power window operation up to 10 minutes after the ignition is off or until a door is opened.
If equipped with power windows, the window control switch (14529):

• will operate the power windows only when the ignition switch is in the RUN or ACC position.
• is located on each front door trim panel, and Crew Cab and Excursion rear door trim panel.
• may be used to raise or lower the driver side, passenger side and rear windows from the LF control on the driver side, or the passenger window from the passenger switch.
• includes a one-touch down (OTD) feature for the driver door window.
• can partially lower the driver side window when the LF window control switch is depressed half way (first detent).
• will completely lower the driver side window when the LF window control switch is fully depressed and then released (second detent).

Power Window System — Modes of Operation
There are two modes of operation for the power window system.
Manual Mode
When the LH window control switch is pressed to the first down position, the window will move down until one of the following conditions are met:

• The LH window control switch is no longer in the first down position.
• The LH window control switch is pushed to the OTD position, causing the windows to enter auto mode.

Auto Mode
Auto mode provides the OTD feature. The OTD feature is activated when the LH window control switch, for the LH window, is pressed to the second down position.
Auto mode will be terminated when any of the following conditions are met:

• The LH window control switch is pushed to the UP position.
• The LH window control switch is released (OFF position) and then moved to the DOWN position (first detent) or OTD position (second detent).
• Note: Delayed accessory feature must be active.

The OTD feature is controlled by the window control switch.

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Condition Possible Sources Action

• All power windows are inoperative

• Fuse(s).
• Circuitry.
• LF window control switch.
• Accessory delay relay.