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mark brigman Posted on Apr 02, 2013
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None of the windows or locks will work on my 04 forester? I had taken the master switch loose and had to reassemble the harness. A clicking noise (locks locking and unlocking) started while unhooked

Could it be a short? Or is it more likely a bad master switch?

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Its likely a master switch issue, but make sure the wiring is good.

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Visually check the belt to see if the piece you found was indeed from the belt. If so you should replace it ASAP If you dont you might end up stuck on the side of the road or worse! The belt drives the power steering pump the alternator the A/C and several other things.

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1. If you have the remote, check if that might have been immersed in water- have that changed.
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CHECK CLIPS ON BRAKE PADS.

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