What do you do when your window wont go back up?

Here are some basic troubleshooting tips to try when your electric windows won’t roll up or down:

1. Check the window safety lock-out switch.
2. Check the fuses.
3. Push the window switch up and down and listen.
4. Push the window switch and watch the dash gauges.
5. Try the other switches.
6. Swap switches if possible.

Can you replace just the cable on a window regulator?

If the wire harness is loose, you only need to re-install it. You can also replace a bad window regulator motor, but only if it’s not part of the regulator. If built into the mechanism, you can only replace the entire assembly.

Why wont my back windows go down?

Simply put, there’s no place for the glass to go when the window rolls down. While the bottoms of a car’s front doors stretch just about all the way to the vehicle’s belly along their entire length, the lower edge of the rear door of most cars tends to curve upwards along the back axle’s wheel well.

Why won’t my power window go up or down?

If you can’t move any of the windows, the first place to look is at the fuse. Age and a few sticky window channels can pop a fuse. Turn the key to the Run position, but don’t start the car. If the fuse is blown, pushing a window button will do nothing at all: The motor won’t groan and the glass won’t quiver.

Is it hard to replace window regulator?

A shop will charge you at least a few hundred dollars to replace the motor/regulator, but you can do a window regulator repair and power window repair yourself in about four hours.

What does a bad window regulator sound like?

If the window is able to move and you hear strange noises, this could be an early warning sign of a failing regulator. The noises may sound like grinding, clicking, or chattering.

How to fix a bad electric window switch?

Attach the multimeter to the wires, then activate the window switch with the car’s key in the on position. If you are getting power in both directions of the switch, then the electrical wiring to the motor is good, and the motor should be replaced.

What to do if your passenger side window switch is not working?

A technician that is diagnosing this would use the wiring diagram to find the proper wires to test and check for power when the window is rolled up to see if there is power present when the window is commanded to roll down with the switch.

Why is my power window switch not working?

Each time you press down on the up or down part of the switch, it wears the switch out just a little bit more. If you press it too aggressively or use it on a regular basis, there may come a point when the switch stops working properly. This would actually be the best-case scenario whenever your power windows are not moving.

When do you need to replace a window switch?

If you are not getting power to the motor wiring, then you need to check for power going to the window switch. If power is going to the window switch but no power is coming out, replace the window switch. If you are not getting power to the window switch, it may indicate a larger electrical issue that a qualified mechanic will need to inspect.

Attach the multimeter to the wires, then activate the window switch with the car’s key in the on position. If you are getting power in both directions of the switch, then the electrical wiring to the motor is good, and the motor should be replaced.

Why does my window not move when I press the switch?

If you press the window switch and nothing moves, or you don’t hear any noises coming from inside the door, it’s probably an electrical issue. Diagnosing an electrical issue requires the same materials listed for fixing a mechanical issue. Once you’ve assembled these, you’re ready to move into the diagnosis.

What causes a power window to not work?

When you have a power window not working condition, most DIYers automatically suspect a bad power window motor. That’s usually not the case. If you have a power window not working issue, the fault is usually a broken window regulator, bad window switch, or a problem in the power window wiring. Passenger window not working

Why is my driver’s side window not working?

The driver’s side window motor may have gone out, or there should be a short or bad connection in the switch. You could try taking the door card off and inspecting the window switch connector. I’ve had luck in the past just unplugging and plugging it back in when my passenger window was working intermittently.