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Old 12-02-2013, 05:04 PM
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Hi everyone. I have a 98 Camry 4cyl that's stock except for the CD player. Recently, something has been draining my battery. I investigated this by pulling each fuse and relay and measuring the current between the (disconnected) negative battery cable and terminal; the offending circuit turned out to be my power windows.

What's my next step? I plan to pull the interior stuff off the doors to access the electrics inside; what do I need to look at or measure on the power windows themselves?

I appreciate any help you can give me.
 
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Old 12-04-2013, 01:16 PM
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Are you 100% sure on the windows?

The Power fuse also powers door locks and few other items.

If you access the drivers door controls 12V power is supplied by the Blue wires.

The Power fuse supplies power to the Power relay controlled by the integration relay.

Does the car have an aftermarket remote door lock of start system?
 
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Old 12-06-2013, 04:21 PM
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I think the pink fuse is just for power windows in my car; with the fuse pulled, the power locks still work but the windows don't. The car doesn't have an aftermarket remote lock or start system. When new, it had the factory key fobs, but I accidentally ran mine through the washing machine years ago and have been unlocking it with the key ever since.
 
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Old 12-07-2013, 11:12 AM
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What is the fuse name and amp rating?

If not already done check current drain at battery.

Remove drivers door panel and unplug wiring at window, door lock console switch that includes the blue wires (power wires). Recheck power drain and determine if it has now dropped.

Note, there will also be some power drain due to items such a radio and clock memory still being powered.
 
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