2004 Chevrolet Smart Windows

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Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 2:12 AM

Topic: 2004 Chevrolet Smart Windows

Posted By: 99K1500
Subject: 2004 Chevrolet Smart Windows
Date Posted: October 01, 2006 at 8:35 AM

I am installing Cliffords smart windows 4 in my truck. To keep the length of wire shorter I am installing one smart windows unit for the left side and on unit for the right side (Crew Cab.)

The problem is that there does not seem to be enough power to operate the windows. (they only go part of the way up and have to hit the button several times to go all the way.) I have tried the re-programming I and have only made it successfully through the programming once. By successfull, I mean that the windows went all the way up and down.
I have gone back and used heavy gauge wire for the wire going to the motor side. I have all connections soldered.

I had no problems with smart windows on the Old body style truck. But I am with this newer style. I have a friend that has always had problems with his 2002 Chevy and smart windows

Any tips?

Replies:

Posted By: 99K1500
Date Posted: October 01, 2006 at 5:50 PM

I have now tried extra power extra ground... I think the motors just require to much power for this unit.

I have a 530t module? It indicates that it may send more power than the factory wire. Can someone with experiance confirm this? I really like the smartwindows interface but also really like the one touch up and down.

anyway to boost the power in the smartwindows unit???? I am not afraid to modify!

Thanks posted_image

Posted By: dias_ryan
Date Posted: October 02, 2006 at 3:08 PM

can you just run it to a relay?

Posted By: 99K1500
Date Posted: October 02, 2006 at 9:49 PM

Nope, smart windows does current sensing to stop the windows in the event of an obstruction. I have run dual 16 guage wire to the window motors.... I think it may have more to do with the size of wire inside the smartwindows unit. Inside the smartwindows unit they have run what looks like 18 guage or smaller to the relays.....I may yank that out and solder in larger. I was hopeing for a resistor modification to smart windows to help it out some.