Odd Power Window Issue (2010 MDX)

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Old 06-03-2021 | 08:52 AM
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Odd Power Window Issue (2010 MDX)

I've searched and read through other power window posts but haven't found anything helpful for my problem. I've got what I consider a really odd issue. The rear driver's side door window will roll up and down just fine with the local power window switch. The same window will only roll down from the driver's door master switch and will not roll back up. The driver's door master switch for the windows has been replaced with a functional, brand new OEM part and the problem persists. All other windows function normally from the driver's door master switch and their local door window switch. Aside from some odd electrical component issue in a box somewhere, I'm at a loss at what would prevent the window from rolling up but not down. A ground or wire issue seems unlikely to me? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Old 06-03-2021 | 01:19 PM
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I have read it on the forums that the wiring harness for window switches can often be the culprit and replacing it solves these kind of problems.
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Old 06-03-2021 | 01:59 PM
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Thanks technocrat, I'll start looking into it a bit more.
Old 06-03-2021 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Grappler01
I've searched and read through other power window posts but haven't found anything helpful for my problem. I've got what I consider a really odd issue. The rear driver's side door window will roll up and down just fine with the local power window switch. The same window will only roll down from the driver's door master switch and will not roll back up. The driver's door master switch for the windows has been replaced with a functional, brand new OEM part and the problem persists. All other windows function normally from the driver's door master switch and their local door window switch. Aside from some odd electrical component issue in a box somewhere, I'm at a loss at what would prevent the window from rolling up but not down. A ground or wire issue seems unlikely to me? Thanks for any help you can provide.
The master switch and the module of the two left doors are located on the front driver's door, they communicate via the signal bus, and I doubt that there is any problem there, but two wires come out of the door module that go into the kick panel of the fuse box and then go to the switch on the rear doors, I think you need to check the integrity of this yellow wire. Possible break in the LF or LR wiring harness (like a Volkswagen)

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Old 06-04-2021 | 05:27 AM
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Thank you very much altair47! I'll start there.
Old 06-04-2021 | 07:09 PM
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The master switch and the module of the two left doors are located on the front driver's door, they communicate via the signal bus, and I doubt that there is any problem there, but two wires come out of the door module that go into the kick panel of the fuse box and then go to the switch on the rear doors, I think you need to check the integrity of this yellow wire. Possible break in the LF or LR wiring harness (like a Volkswagen)
Altair47, I wanted to come say thanks again. I was able to isolate an open wire issue in the driver door sub harness and get my windows working properly again. Many thanks! Issue resolved!
Old 06-04-2021 | 07:17 PM
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Altair47, I wanted to come say thanks again. I was able to isolate an open wire issue in the driver door sub harness and get my windows working properly again. Many thanks! Issue resolved!
You are welcome, Did you replace the wire in this section or did you just connect it? Correct repair in these places is replacing a piece (from 10 to 15 inches) of wire that has broken off with subsequent soldering, otherwise this is a temporary solution to the problem.
Old 06-04-2021 | 07:24 PM
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I replaced in this instance. I'd rather not deal with this again any time soon.
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