tailgate window goes down randomly

[woodwarm]

returned to car tonight & tailgate window wide open,
would not close from switch,but closed using key.
relay intermittent clicking.
driven 10 miles home & window opened twice.

need a quick fix as have long journey tomorrow.

any advice where & which fuse to remove to kill power to rear window relay.


thanks
Robert

[stormforce]

If you don't need to use the tailgate then take the carpet section off and then the metal panel under that and wedge a bit of wood inside ti stop the window opening.The main relay is behind the plastic panel in the boot area on the passenger side.It does sound a bit like the relay is playing up.I may have one here still from an old breaker but can't look till weekend

[BUSHWHACKER]

Short in the centre consol switch? (drink spilt on it?)

To stop it opening in the meantime, close the window, climb into the cargo area and pull off the carpeted panel, remove the crosshead screws and remove the metal panel and unplug the motor's electrical connection.

[woodwarm]

thanks for replies

if I remove plug from motor ( to stop window operating ) will it also stop the relay clicking.

or can you identify which fuse to remove



robert.


ps cold,dark freezing outside

[woodwarm]

If you don't need to use the tailgate then take the carpet section off and then the metal panel under that and wedge a bit of wood inside ti stop the window opening.The main relay is behind the plastic panel in the boot area on the passenger side.It does sound a bit like the relay is playing up.I may have one here still from an old breaker but can't look till weekend

that would be great, my first thought was relay fault.
cash waiting if you could find,post it

[BUSHWHACKER]

I don't think there is a seperate fuse for the rear window only.

Is the window lock button pressed in on the driver's door armrest?
If it is, the centre consol switch won't work. (neither will the other windows via there own switches.

EDIT:
There is a 30a circuit breaker above the cabin fusebox.

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsit...te%20elecs.JPG

[stormforce]

that would be great, my first thought was relay fault.
cash waiting if you could find,post it

pm or email me a contact number and i will give you a ring over the weekend once i have had a look.If i got it you can have it for for £20 delivered for you
my email is stormforce1067@sky.com

[woodwarm]

I don't think there is a seperate fuse for the rear window only.

Is the window lock button pressed in on the driver's door armrest?
If it is, the centre consol switch won't work. (neither will the other windows via there own switches.

EDIT:
There is a 30a circuit breaker above the cabin fusebox.

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsit...te%20elecs.JPG

can't view the link. yes had pressed the lock button thinking it would stop rear window operating. it didn't.
i'll brave the elements & look at fuse box & breaker
thanks

[woodwarm]

disconnected motor at plug, relay still clicking.


had a look above fuse box in kick panel as suggested, found a large brown relay
about 4 inch wide which was unplugged, so reconnected. I know it's nothing to do with windows. any idea what it may be.

[stormforce]

not a clue Rob.Can you hear where the clicking is coming from

[woodwarm]

the clicking is from n/s 1/4 trim area as per your info Rich


Robert

[stormforce]

yea deffo that relay then Rob

[woodwarm]

job for tomorrow after work. strip out trims & unplug buzzy relay.

5am start today & tomorrow. getting bit tired now

[woodwarm]

happy to report.

reconnected wiring today & buzzing relay now operating properly.
possible cause water ingress/damp


thanks for all help & offers of parts


Robert