'91 CQ illuminated power window switch drains the battery

[Huw Powell]

I agree with Ti... sent this Saturday from the wrong email address:


Do the windows have operating power under these circumstances?

Because there is a timer that keeps them (and the sunroof) on for a bit 
after key-off, at least until the door is opened.  It might be stuck closed.

- Huw

On 12/5/2016 6:08 AM, Ti Kan wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 05, 2016 at 05:55:52AM -0500, Kent McLean wrote:
>> Christopher Gharibo wrote:
>>> My '91 CQ's three power window illumination wire gets 9V even when the car is
>>> off and locked. The switches work fine otherwise. The switch remains lit and
>>> drains the battery.
>>
>> My first thought is to check all the grounds, then check inside the rubber boot between the door jamb and the body for any wires broken by the repetitive opening and closing of the doors.
>>
>> —
>> Kent McLean
>> ’02 VW Beetle TDI and lots of ex-Audis, including Bad Puppy
>
> Also, there is a control module (looks like a relay) that provides the
> "retained power" feature for the windows and sunroof.  Maybe that
> relay is stuck in the "on" state.
>
> -Ti
>
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