Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 04 Passenger window problem

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Sat 29 Dec 2007 16:53
04 Passenger window problem - geoff5541
I have a 2004 Mazda6 Diesel estate which I bought about a year ago. In the summer I noticed that the passenger windows tended to stick and were difficult to open. I assumed this was due to lack of use as they were not often used. I have been careful not to continue to hold the switch if the window is stuck. Following the last service (coincidently?) I have found that none of the passenger windows will open at all. There is also no sound from the motors. I have tried to change the 30 amp fuse but I'm not sure whether it's blown. Does anyone know how to get these fuses out?

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 29/12/2007 at 16:56

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Sat 29 Dec 2007 17:45
04 Passenger window problem - Screwloose
geoff

Is that the fuse that's out on it's own underneath the relays? Is it a green Pacific fuse - a clear-plastic topped rectangular block type?
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Sat 29 Dec 2007 18:14
04 Passenger window problem - geoff5541
Thanks for the response.
The fuse is in on the left side of the passenger seat footwell compartment. It's a pink square fuse with 30A on it, not the normal rectangular block type.
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Sat 29 Dec 2007 18:27
04 Passenger window problem - Screwloose

Sorry; didn't exlain that well. Is it out of the normal rows of fuses, on it's own, in that fusebox?

Does it have a clear plastic top and is the little metal link in the centre blown?

They just pull out.
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Sat 29 Dec 2007 18:53
04 Passenger window problem - geoff5541
I'm making progress! Thanks for the advice. I had tried to pull the fuse out but the rest of the car seemed to be coming with it so I thought there might be a special trick involved. Anyway following your advice I pulled a bit harder and out it popped. At least I can see now that the link is still intact but that makes the window operation problem more difficult to solve. Any ideas?
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Sat 29 Dec 2007 19:10
04 Passenger window problem - Screwloose

That's a pity; that was the passenger windows fuse, so fitted nicely. [Driver's window is fuse 15.]

There is another electric window fuse in the underbonnet box - number 25. It should feed the whole system, so not obviously a candidate; but....

The window switch panel is always a weak spot on all Mazdas; so testing it's outputs is the next step. Does it's rear cut-off button move normally?
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Sat 29 Dec 2007 19:36
04 Passenger window problem - geoff5541
All the switches seem to work normally. I'm not sure what you mean by the rear cut-off button. I'll have to check further tomorrow.
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Sat 29 Dec 2007 20:15
04 Passenger window problem - Screwloose
geoff

I sit in so many different cars that they all end up a blur. I had an idea that the 6 has a button on the switch panel that disables the rear[?] windows to stop the brats from guillotining each other?

Does it feel normal?
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Sun 30 Dec 2007 13:30
04 Passenger window problem - Galad
Coincidentally, SWMBO complained to me that the front passenger electric window on our Mazda 323 had failed and gave me one of her looks when I suggested that she might have 'accidentally' pressed the disable button. She had, as it happens, but I still got the blame as it must have been me......my guess is the 6 has a similar facility

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Sun 30 Dec 2007 13:47
04 Passenger window problem - geoff5541
I'm almost too embarrassed to admit it. I must have hit the cut off button be mistake. I don't use the power lock and didn't even know it was there. Our kids have grown up an left us long ago. All windows now functioning but still a bit sticky. Thanks everyone for your help.
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