weird window operation

[Andrew Duane USG]

Hairy green toads from Mars made jason snider say:

>   Here's the problem: sometimes when I first start my '86 5ktq the windows and
> sunroof don't work. The switches don't even light up. Sometimes they start
> working within a minute and sometimes it takes 20-30 minutes.It really stinks
> when it's hot out and you can't put your windows down (especially with black
> leather!). I think I recall something about a feature that allows the use of
> the windows and sunroof once the car has been turned off....maybe that's
> causing the problem? I have a new battery and alternator. The problem has been
> there since I got the car (about a year and a half).

These cars have a "thermal protection switch", sort of like a circuit
breaker, that controls the windows and sunroof. Perhaps this is
faulty. I'm afraid I don't remember where it is on that car....


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