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The wiring diagram is in post #9 of the Rear Window Article thread at the top of the forum. It appears that if the dash switch works and the rear doesn't that it is either a broken wire between the junction strip (the one in the tailgate) and the key cylinder or something isn't making contact properly in the key cylinder. Have you tried to jumper the two wires that connect to the cylinder?mine does not work. Had a local locksmith come out to make sure the key was correct (ignition key right?) he determined my ignition key controlled it. It only turns 1/4 turn, does not activate the motor to open the window. Any ideas what to check? Bad solenoid somewhere? Window is controlled up and down just fine from the dash.
Interesting. So I just looked at the wiring diagram again. The key cylinder will have 3 wires connected. Light Blue is power. Jumper it to Light blue with black stripe to go down and jumper it to light blue with white stripe to go up. Assuming I'm reading that correctly.@WarDamnEagle I'll have to take it apart again, I don't think i have a junction strip in the tailgate.
Doubtful. ToyoDIY shows it all the way up to 06/80 for US and Canada. They tended to corrode bad. I replaced mine when I got the pig. I would assume it was removed.Did they abandon those in 79?
Maybe, I don't even see a spot it would have been mounted.Doubtful. ToyoDIY shows it all the way up to 06/80 for US and Canada. They tended to corrode bad. I replaced mine when I got the pig. It would assume it was removed.
These are the best photos I have to hand. It’s mounted on a vertical tab just left of the spring on the window motor assembly. The wires can easily be connected without it. FWIW I don’t think those are Toyota connectors in your hand. Doesn’t matter though as long as it works.Maybe, I don't even see a spot it would have been mounted.
The tailgate key is the master switch that should operate whether the pig is running or not. The dash switch requires that the ignition key be in the on position for it to be active.mine does not work. Had a local locksmith come out to make sure the key was correct (ignition key right?) he determined my ignition key controlled it. It only turns 1/4 turn, does not activate the motor to open the window. Any ideas what to check? Bad solenoid somewhere? Window is controlled up and down just fine from the dash.