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Power windows The windows will not open what could cause this

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First check the power window fuse and relay.
The fuse is located in the underhood fuse box, it is maxi-fuse G (30A) {actually its' a 30A circuit breaker}. Make sure that power is getting to the circuit breaker using a testlight. Also check to see if power goes through the circuit breaker by checking its' other terminal while a partner operates (or attempts to) the power windows. If power goes in to the circuit breaker but does not come out, replace the circuit breaker. (some circuit breakers reset after a while, but I'm assuming you've have this problem for a while, so you're past the time it needs to reset)

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    Darlene Jul 08, 2014

    Thank you very much. This is very helpful I should have tried asking sooner. The Van is now gone but I was unable to find any information as to where the fuse was.

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If they all stopped working at the same time, it is likely just a fuse, but if they all stopped one after another, likely you need new motor assemblies.

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