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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1992 Toyota Camry Passenger window Problems | 1/28/2012 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I have a 1992 Toyota camry and the passenger window is having some operating problems. The driver ... A: It is not a fuse: a single fuse serves all the windows so if any of them work the fuse is okay. It ... | ||
| 01 Toyota Highlander rear left window glass | 1/25/2012 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I am having an issue with a window and thought you may be able to help after reading some of you ... A: I am not completely sure I understand your question. Maybe we just need to clear up the ... | ||
| 2001 Explorer Window Switch | 1/13/2012 | Ben Menard |
| Q: i bought a 2001 ford explorer sport 2dr and when i bought the vehicle the double switch for the ... A: A wiring problem of some kind probably explains your situation. The best solution is to use a 12V ... | ||
| '04 grand prix - window clips (rear) | 1/4/2012 | Ben Menard |
| Q: Hey, my cousin unhooked the motor to my rear power window and found a plastic "clip" that needs to ... A: The clips on this window regulator are not replaceable. You will have to replace the complete ... | ||
| 92 GMC PU driver window glass lift plate | 1/3/2012 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I have a 1992 GMC C1500 truck. While the regulator and the motor are in great condition, the window ... A: I haven't dealt with this problem very often, so if your not completely satisfied with my answer ... | ||
| 2011 Pathfinder quarter glass | 12/21/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: I have the quarter glass coming from the dealer. What steps do I need to take to install it? Does it ... A: I looked up a 2011 Pathfinder quarter glass and there is no divider as far as I can see from any of ... | ||
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix 2dr - passenger glass | 12/8/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I'm trying to replace the glass on a 2dr Pontiac Grand Prix and the glass doesn't want to go in the ... A: I don't do much glass replacement. Most of my work involves repairing or replacing the mechanisms ... | ||
| windows are inoperative | 11/25/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: My power windows have all stopped working. I went to my owners manual to find the 30 amp relay/fuse ... A: I suspect that the wire that brings power into the master window switch is broken. If you look in ... | ||
| 2002 Stratus Rear Window Only Down | 10/20/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I have a 2002 dodge stratus driver side rear window will only roll down,not up. With only the rear ... A: I don't see too many problems with this vintage of Dodge sedan, but I think the most likely cause of ... | ||
| Sizes of Auto wind screens: | 10/18/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: I am making one survey on auto wind screens. I need to know that how many screen sizes are being ... A: I would say if your talking about all Windshields in all cars you can only make a Guess because they ... | ||
| 2009 Tacoma right side window | 10/17/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I have a 2009 Tacoma. Hot here in Texas so I always open the window a few inches when I park. This ... A: I have not seen any problems with this vintage (2005-2010) of Tacoma so I don't have any history on ... | ||
| f150 rear sliding window latch | 10/7/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: The rear sliding window latch on my F150 broke (the part attached to the glass). I found a new ... A: Depending on the the material the latch is made of Plastic or Metal , I would use a 2 part epoxy ... | ||
| 1994 Ford Taurus Power window won't come up | 10/4/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: My 1994 Ford Taurus drivers side window is stuck down.I took the door skin off and the buttons and ... A: The most common problem on this vintage of Taurus is a failed power window motor. Check to see if ... | ||
| 2001 Sebring Window Switch | 9/30/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I have a 2001, four door, non-convertable, Sebring. The plastic cover for the power window buttons, ... A: Most vehicle manufacturers call this plastic piece a "bezel plate" or "switch bezel" or just a ... | ||
| 2003 Chevy Impala-power window | 9/29/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I got in my car yesterday and started it. Immediately the driver side glass fell halfway down. I ... A: You have a broken "cable style window regulator." The window is not "off track." If you would like ... | ||
| 98 toyota celica convertible rear window | 9/27/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: I have a 98 Toyota celica convertible, the rear window is glass and detached at the top. What is the ... A: I have never replaced one of these but this guy on Ebay has a store Perfect Fit Convertible tops and ... | ||
| 2003 Sunfire Driver Window | 9/23/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I have a 2003 sunfire the driver side window has quit working all the rest work it would work for a ... A: It is very likely that you need a new window motor. You do not need a new regulator. You can ... | ||
| Lift U Bracket - Where to buy | 9/16/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: Where can I buy the clips (u cnannel bracket)that are glued on the window and attach to the ... A: They could be available aftermarket from us but you would have to send me the picture of the old one ... | ||
| toyota 2002 highlander rear left window | 9/16/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: Ben read the post from Pam. have the same problem (window is off track and the channel on the ... A: I don't have any specific recommendation as to how to move the channel. You'll just have to use ... | ||
| 2007 Pontiac G6 | 9/12/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 where all 4 power windows stopped working. In doing some research I found ... A: When all four windows stop working at once, the problem is usually an electrical issue such as no ... | ||
| 2001 Crown Victoria rear power window motor | 9/4/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I have learned a lot from your conversation. I would like to know the following information: 1:year ... A: It is difficult to say exactly what is wrong with your rear window without being able to hear and ... | ||
| Windshield for 1992 Ford E-150 | 9/4/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: Derek, I have a 1992 Ford E-150 which just turned 297,000 miles. Inasmuch as I am a senior citizen ... A: The Windshield DW1175 for your van should be no more then 150.00 Used. 225.00 New aftermarket. ... | ||
| rear passenger window -- 2006 highlander hybrid | 8/31/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: Ben, My rear passenger window has slipped off the track. The motor still works fine but the window ... A: Your problem is most likely caused by the misalignment of the metal lift channel located on the ... | ||
| Power Window | 8/29/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: 2001 Buick Century - Driver's window. Whenever any work is done involving removing unhooking ... A: The electronic side of the your power window system is not my area of expertise, so I don't have any ... | ||
| AE92 Windshield | 8/22/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: This is a similar question as the previous one sir. I own an AE92 Trueno, and I can't find any ... A: I don't know why I thought you had a 4 door? The 2 door has a completely different ... | ||
| AE92 Windshield | 8/20/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: This is a similar question as the previous one sir. I own an AE92 Trueno, and I can't find any ... A: The Toyota Sprinter and the Trueno are the Same as the Corolla far as I can see from the Data I have ... | ||
| 2004 Sebring rear passenger window | 8/18/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: This is a follow up to yesterday's question; Is there a trick to disconnecting the lock rod without ... A: If you can't get the plastic retainer off the rod by hand an "ice pick" works well. Here is a rough ... | ||
| 2004 Sebring rear passenger window | 8/17/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I have a 2004 Sebring and the rear passenger window does not go up or down using the switch. I can ... A: From the symptoms you describe it sounds like the cable regulator has failed. That is certainly the ... | ||
| 95 Camry - No power to windows or locks | 8/10/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I'm sure you seen plenty of these: One morning, I opened the rear driver's side door and the window ... A: I don't see this problem all the time, but I have seen it often enough to suspect that you have one ... | ||
| Back window will not go up. | 8/8/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: How can I get my window to go up. At first it was the front window not working and now it is the ... A: Please send me a follow up question containing the make, model and year of your vehicle. Please ... | ||
| window glass mounting brackets | 8/3/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: I will be ordering universal auto glass brackets for my 2004 Mitsubishi endeavor driver's window. I ... A: I am not really very familiar with the OEM glass brackets on your 2004 Endeavor, so I don't know ... | ||
| 1999 F150 Passenger Window Vibration | 8/1/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: Ben, I had to start a new question because of too many follow up questions. Regarding the ... A: From your description of the situation it seems that the electrical portion of the system is okay ... | ||
| Toyota Highlander Rear Window off track | 7/23/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: Hey you answered my question last year re my highlander window regulator jumping off the bottom of ... A: Raise the glass all the way up and secure it with tape or a wedge. Operate the regulator and watch ... | ||
| Toyota Highlander Rear Window off track | 7/23/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: Hey you answered my question last year re my highlander window regulator jumping off the bottom of ... A: You might try using a small amount of lubricant like WD40 at the front / back of channel before you ... | ||
| rear vent window replacement | 7/22/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: I have a 2000 hyundai elantra and the rear right passenger vent window was broken out. I was ... A: I do not ever remember doing this one yet but most Hyundai vents are the same. ... | ||
| 2007 Sebring Window Regulator | 7/22/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: i was replace vent glass on a 07 chrysler sebring & the regulater came apart how to put it back ... A: I am assuming that you are working on a rear door. I have not worked on this particular model more ... | ||
| Can I do it myself? | 7/22/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: I have a 1999 Dodge "Caravan" van with fixed-pane windows on the sliding side door. Today, while ... A: I Say Go for it. You can find this glass used for 75-100 and I believe they are still bolted in. I ... | ||
| Roll up power windows manually? | 7/21/2011 | DEREK |
| Q: I have a 2006 scion xb. I just bought the car and it was missing the drivers side power window ... A: Yes! But I would Bring it to a Professional Auto electric Shop! The only way ... | ||
| 1999 F150 Passenger Window Vibration | 7/21/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: Ben, I had to start a new question because of too many follow up questions. Regarding the ... A: Rob, I can think of only three things that explain your situation. 1. You have installed the ... | ||
| 89 CROWN VIC WAGON TAILGATE GLASS | 7/21/2011 | Ben Menard |
| Q: THE BRACKETS BROKE THAT ARE RIVETED TO THE GLASS AND ATTACH THE GLASS TO THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY. ... A: I have never seen anything from my aftermarket suppliers that is even remotely like the brackets you ... | ||
Ben Menard
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am interested in answering questions regarding power window problems. Most typically those inquires will involve problems with window regulators, window motors, and window switches.
Experience
I have been repairing window problems full time for over seven years. I have repaired most all types of problems in the majority of domestic and import vehicles newer than 1988.
Organizations
Better Business Bureau
Education/Credentials
The only education available in this field - the school of hard knocks!
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