Q: Power windows malfunctioning

asked by on August 10, 2016

Several months ago, my power windows started malfunctioning. I had the switches changed, which worked well. However, now they quit working again on both the passenger's and driver's side. The roof windows work well. What can I do to fix this? Can I fix it myself or do I need a pro mechanic?

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