Hi All--

The front drivers side window and rear passenger side window stopped working on my 1985 300D. The problem was intermittent for a while, then they just stopped completely. It seemed odd to me that those two windows went out at the same time, and I assume that means it's not likely the window motors. Has anyone else had this problem before, and if so, is there a simple solution I should look for (something particular in the wiring harness, switches or fuses????).

Thanks in advance,

Michael

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1985 300TD Wagon
Running biodiesel whenever I can get it!

Fuses, first.

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Oh, yes, of course... I checked all the fuses and couldn't figure out which one was for those windows... and a visual inspection showed all fuses to be good (I know that's not reliable, of course). Does the same fuse handle just those two windows, and if so, which one? TIA!

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1985 300TD Wagon
Running biodiesel whenever I can get it!

Windows are fused kitty-corner, just as you've described your failure mode. Bad fuse, should be marked on inside of fuse box lid.

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1984 300SD (bought new, sold it in 1988, bought it back 13 yrs. later)

Yes, the same fuse deals with those windows. Replace regardless of visual inspection.

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window failure is due to bad switches or loose switches in the center console. The motors do burn out after maybe 340K. About 420K sometimes the sliding frame mechanism has a mechanical failure