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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 1992 Toyota Camry Passenger window Problems | 1/28/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix 2dr - passenger glass | 12/8/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2009 Tacoma right side window | 10/17/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1994 Ford Taurus Power window won't come up | 10/4/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2003 Sunfire Driver Window | 9/23/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| toyota 2002 highlander rear left window | 9/16/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| rear passenger window -- 2006 highlander hybrid | 8/31/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2004 Sebring rear passenger window | 8/18/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2007 Sebring Window Regulator | 7/22/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1999 F150 Passenger Window Vibration | 7/21/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| 89 CROWN VIC WAGON TAILGATE GLASS | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: THE BRACKETS BROKE THAT ARE RIVETED TO THE GLASS AND ATTACH THE GLASS TO THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY. ... A: I have never worked on a Crown Vic tailgate of this vintage so I am not sure what type of brackets ... | |
| 1999 F150 Passenger Window Vibration | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: Ben, I had to start a new question because of too many follow up questions. Regarding the ... A: The regulator does not usually fail so don't go to all that work and expense until we eliminate some ... | |
| 1999 Ford F150 Passenger Window - Vibration | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Ford F150. Passenger side window would not go up or down so I replaced the motor and ... A: I am not sure I understand this situation. First Question "......so I replaced the motor and ... | |
| 1999 Ford F150 Passenger Window - Vibration | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Ford F150. Passenger side window would not go up or down so I replaced the motor and ... A: If the door panel is vibrating I suspect the problem is a bit more serious than the "stutter" I ... | |
| 1996 Camry Power Window | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: Ben, I have a 1996 Camry I recently purchased. The drivers window will not roll down. I have ... A: Before you make the assumption that you have a bad window regulator / motor you should check to be ... | |
| 1996 Crown Victoria Rear Window | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: The panel is off, the rivets are drilled out, the whole assembly is loose and ready to come out. It ... A: This process is a little difficult to describe, but if you have gotten this far I think you got ... | |
| 2002 Ford Windstar window motor | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I just replaced the driver's side window motor, and when I pluged it in it rolled up all on its own. ... A: I am sorry that I am not an expert when it comes to the electrical components of power window ... | |
| 1999 Ford F150 Passenger Window - Vibration | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Ford F150. Passenger side window would not go up or down so I replaced the motor and ... A: I see this problem occasionally after I have replaced a window regulator. I refer to the condition ... | |
| 1999 Honda Accord Coupe regulator adjustment | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: The regulator mechanism on our 99 accord coupe drivers side power window went. I replaced it and the ... A: The regulator for your Accord coupe should have SIX 10MM bolts that secure it to the inside of the ... | |
| 2002 Ford Windstar Power Window problems | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: The drivers side power window on my 2002 Ford Windstar has stopped working. When you push the ... A: The clicking sound you hear is the relay. I think your switch is probably okay. More than likely ... | |
| 2003 Kia Sorento: Front & Rear Driver-side windows stop working | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Just out of the blue, both the rear and front diver side windows stopped functioning on my 2003 Kia ... A: The Kia dealer in my area isn't very successful, so there aren't too many on the road. Accordingly, ... | |
| 1997 Explorer Sport - 2 door | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: My 2 door 97 ford explorer sport's power windows randomly stop working. It's not just windows when ... A: Power window problems that are strictly electrical issues are not my strong point, but there is ... | |
| 1996 Cuick Regal Driver window | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: Ben,I have a 96 Regal and the actuator roller popped out of the track when the wife tried forcing it ... A: If you look closely at the bottom front edge and the back top edge of the glass you will notice two ... | |
| 1993 Hyundai Excell glass mount bracket | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: hyundai excel 1993 base model need window regulator glass grip or sash to bolt to regulator A: I am not sure I understand your question. I am guessing that you have a broken glass mounting ... | |
| BMW 528i Rear Passenger Window | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: The rear passenger window on my son's 528i dropped last night and I was curious if this is something ... A: Unless you or your son has at least some previous experience working on power windows, I suggest you ... | |
| 1997 Explorer Sport - 2 door | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: My 2 door 97 ford explorer sport's power windows randomly stop working. It's not just windows when ... A: My first reaction is that you have a problem developing in the bundle of wires in rubber "boot" ... | |
| 2002 Toyota Highlander Door Panel | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: Just trying to get the door panel off a 2002 Highlander. Got the screw from behind door latch ... A: This is not a vehicle I work on that often, so I don't have a completely clear picture of the panel ... | |
| 95 Honda Civic driver door | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 95 Honda civic hatchback and I've had to replace the glass on the driver side multi times ... A: I have never seen this type of problem on any Honda Civic although my experience has most often been ... | |
| 1995 Grand Am Power window | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I hav a '95 Pont Grand Am SE w/ a v-6. I was having problems with both power windows but then they ... A: I will need more information. 1. Is you Grand Am a 2 door or 4 door? 2. Do you hear any noise ... | |
| 2005 Explorer Passenger Front Window | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: My window goes down, not up. I switched the switch with one in the back and it works the same, down ... A: I suspect your problem is in the master switch on the driver door. This is a common problem on the ... | |
| Power window fuse | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 ford mustang mustang and both of the power windows have stopped working. I'm ... A: I don't think your problem is a fuse. The wiring diagram I referred to indicates that the power ... | |
| 99 ford windstar - windows don't work | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: im looking into buying a 99 ford windstar, only problems I see with it are that both driver and ... A: My immediate reaction is that the window motors have probably failed The window motors on this ... | |
| 1996 Toyota Camry rear windows | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Toyota Camry that is having problems with the rear windows. The drivers side stopped ... A: I agree that your problem is probably in the wiring. I suspect that you have broken wires between ... | |
| 98 Windstar Window to regulator attachment | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: How does the driver's window attach to the regulator in a 1998 Ford Windstar? It came loose and all ... A: This window is normally RIVETED to the regulator. If yours has a bead of silicone between the glass ... | |
| 1999 Tahoe Passenger Front Window | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chevy Tahoe 4 door. Our passenger side power window will not roll up all the way. It ... A: I recently replaced the same channel on a similar vehicle. The part was about $30 from GM. It is ... | |
| 1999 Tahoe Passenger Front Window | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chevy Tahoe 4 door. Our passenger side power window will not roll up all the way. It ... A: I don't have a lot of time to answer your question this morning, so I will make this very brief. ... | |
| power window in 1995 Explorer | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: My power window on the passenger side of my 1995 Explorer is stuck in the down position. Neither the ... A: If you have a 12V test light or an electrical meter, I believe the blue/black wire is the wire that ... | |
| Faulty window motor 2003 Kia Sorento? | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: My left rear window is stuck in the down position on my 2003 Kia Sorento. I made sure the window ... A: The problem could be a bad master switch, a bad single switch, a broken wire, or a bad window motor. ... | |
| Dodge Stratus - rear window | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus a few years ago when I had to have the glass replaced in the Left front ... A: I can't answer your question about the "module" at the fuse box. That is just not in my area of ... | |
| 2002 Toyota Highlander Rear Window | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: 2002 toyota highlander back passenger window will not raise up. You can hear it attempt to lower and ... A: This problem is not uncommon on this vintage of Highlander. The problem happens when the channel on ... | |
| Power Window | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus a few years ago when I had to have the glass replaced in the Left front ... A: Based on what have told me I suspect that you have a broken wire(s) between the driver door and the ... | |
| rear electric window issue | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 S series Saturn. The passenger side rear window does not work. It goes up and down ... A: I have seen this problem several times before. You can replace the guide (roller) on the end of the ... | |
| 1996 Camry - no windows work | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: hey i usually pretty good when it comes to cars but my friends car has me stumped..anyway she has a ... A: I am not an expert when it comes to sophisticated electrical system issues so I can't give you the ... | |
| '98 Crown Vic Power Window Regulator | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I installed a new regulator and motor but the window stops ~ 1/4" from the top. It goes down all the ... A: There are no stops or adjustments on this window regulator. I am having a hard time thinking of ... | |
| 2003 Kia Sorento- Only Driver Can Roll Down Passenger Window | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Kia Sorento. The passenger side window goes up and down fine when the driver uses the ... A: Here are a few possibilities that could cause the problem you describe. 1. Be sure the "lock out" ... | |
| Power Windows 2003 Mustang | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: You had a question about power windows for this car. I have the same problem which when I hit ... A: Based on what you are telling me, I can only think of three situations that would explain why the ... | |
| Power Windows 2003 Mustang | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: You had a question about power windows for this car. I have the same problem which when I hit ... A: To be sure I understand your problem, let me tell you what I think you have done. 1. You removed ... | |
| Power Windows 2003 Mustang | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: You had a question about power windows for this car. I have the same problem which when I hit ... A: I am not sure I understand your question. So, let me ask you some questions. 1. Did the window ... | |
| 97 Crown Victoria - 3 passenger windows don't work | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97 crown victoria today all windows except the drivers will not go down. they go down about ... A: Since all three windows stopped working at once, it is probably a good guess that the lock out ... | |
| power window on 93 t bird | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I was teasing my kids while in the automatic car wash and I opened the passenger side window while ... A: There are two plastic brackets glued to the bottom of the door glass. These brackets are used to ... | |
| 2005 Hyundai Elantra Driver Window | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: 2005 Hyundai Elantra. Took the car in for a timing belt change - got the car back with a faulty ... A: I can't be 100% sure what is causing the problem you describe. The window mechanism in your Elantra ... | |
| 98 Windstar power window | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 windstar and the front passenger doesn't go up or down I bought a new motor and ... A: It sounds to me like the motor is defective. If you place a locking pliers on the spur gear and ... | |
| 98 Windstar power window | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 windstar and the front passenger doesn't go up or down I bought a new motor and ... A: If the motor(s) run, but the window doesn't move, that typically would mean that the gear on the ... | |
| 2004 Toyota Highlander | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have 2004 Toyota Highlander in which the front driver side window is falling off due to the fact ... A: I am making the assumption that you are talking about the two plastic brackets that are glued to the ... | |
| 1994 Taurus Raise Electric Window | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Ford Taurus GL station wagon, VIN number 1FALP57U3RAXXXXXX,with 3.0 liter engine, ... A: I am glad you found the information useful and got your window up. I typically do not repair ... | |
| 1997 Crown Vic window | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: The rear driver side window was lowered yesterday(probably 1st time in 5 years) and is now jammed ... A: If you can hear the motor move for only a second or two in either the up or down direction, that ... | |
| 1994 Taurus Raise Electric Window | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Ford Taurus GL station wagon, VIN number 1FALP57U3RAXXXXXX,with 3.0 liter engine, ... A: I'll answer your questions in the order your presented them. 1. I highly doubt that the regulator ... | |
| 1994 civic driver window | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Honda Civic the window will not go up and down straight. |The window gets tilted and ... A: This is a common problem on this vintage of 2 door Civic. Below are my suggestions. 1. Remove the ... | |
| 1994 civic driver window | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Honda Civic the window will not go up and down straight. |The window gets tilted and ... A: The problem you describe could be caused by a couple of different issues. Is your Civic a two ... | |
| 2007 suburban 1500 rear windows | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I can bring all windows up and down from driver master control but rear driver only goes down from ... A: I haven't seen a similar problem on this vintage of Suburban before, so I don't have a specific ... | |
| driver window | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: 1999 tahoe, the driver power window won't go up. I replaced the switch & I think the motor is fine. ... A: If you haven't already taken the door panel off, you probably should do that. Then remove the ... | |
| window | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac the driver side door won't close. How do I know if its powered , if it has ... A: I need to know what model of Pontiac you drive before answering your question. In addition, I would ... | |
| 1999 Camry driver door - glass tracking problem | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: Ben: I have a 1999 Toyota Camry and the driver's side window regulator burned out. I bought a ... A: The first thing I suggest is to lubricate the "glass run channel". That is the rubber gasket that ... | |
| 2001 sebring convertible left power window | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: The driver's side power window is bindining when trying to put it down. On inspection, the guide bar ... A: I have had very little experience with this particular model. The only thing I can remember is that ... | |
| Pontiac Vibe - glass mounting brackets | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: The plastic clips that are glued to the drivers side door and bolt to the window regulator are ... A: I haven't had much experience repairing the Vibe, so I am not sure which glass bracket GM used on ... | |
| 98 Ford Expedition E.B. Driver's Side Power Window | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer with a 5.4L. My problem is that the driver's side power ... A: I suspect a wiring problem between the driver door and the body of the vehicle. If you look in the ... | |
| 2003 Toyota Highlander Rear Window | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I too have a window issue regarding the lift channel slipping on the window. I have read other posts ... A: I think you can use any glue that is compatible with rubber and metal. Your assumption about the ... | |
| 2003 Toyota Highlander Rear Window | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I too have a window issue regarding the lift channel slipping on the window. I have read other posts ... A: 1. Yes, the problem can be caused by the channel moving toward the back. 2. Yes, the rubber ... | |
| pwr window | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: lets see... rt side window will not go up and it will go down using the rt side regulator. replaced ... A: First, please tell me the make, model and year of the vehicle. Second, you say "it will go down ... | |
| 2004 Toyota Highlander Rear Window | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: How do you get the right rear window out of a 2004 Toyota Highlander to repair a broken arm that ... A: I am not sure what a "channel sub assembly" is, but I will give you an rough outline of what you ... | |
| Power Window for 1997 Paseo | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I replaced the lock & window master switch for my 1997 Paseo; no power to either one. Checked all ... A: I have not seen very many problems with the Paseo so I don't a history of what is typically wrong to ... | |
| 2004 Toyota Highlander Rear Window | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: How do you get the right rear window out of a 2004 Toyota Highlander to repair a broken arm that ... A: The arm that lifts the window is not broken. The arm will not lift the window because the guide on ... | |
| 2004 Expedition Driver Window | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Ben, I have a 2004 Expedition. Today the drivers side window went down but would not come up. I was ... A: Are you sure it wasn't the cable regulator/motor assembly that was replaced? That is the only thing ... | |
| 99 suburban | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: the drivers window just quit on my sub and i was wondering what made the express window work and ... A: The "auto down" feature is built into the switch. The window switch on this vintage of Suburban ... | |
| Electric Window Problem...goes down but not up | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Ben, I have a 2004 Expedition. Today the drivers side window went down but would not come up. I was ... A: This Ford switch is used on the Expedition, some F150 pickups, the Crown Victoria and the Grand ... | |
| 1998 Toyota Camry Power Window problem | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have been having a continuous problem with my window. I replace the motor, or the clicker and ... A: The symptoms you describe are very typical of a faulty window motor. I am wondering about the ... | |
| 96 buick century sedan front psg side electric window | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Goes down fine but seems to trip the 30amp CB when going up. After the CB resets it will go up a ... A: Yes, the metal track and the tape are part of the assembly. If you want to get a "visual" idea of ... | |
| 96 buick century sedan front psg side electric window | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Goes down fine but seems to trip the 30amp CB when going up. After the CB resets it will go up a ... A: Oh, those two 10MM bolts! I doubt very much that adjusting those would help the performance of the ... | |
| Older Crown Vic power window regulators | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: We have a 1986 Crown Vic 2 door with the 5.0 fuel injected V-8. That this is a 2-door severely ... A: I suspect that the metal drive gear on the motor is okay. What has probably failed are the three ... | |
| 96 buick century sedan front psg side electric window | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Goes down fine but seems to trip the 30amp CB when going up. After the CB resets it will go up a ... A: This is one of the more difficult window mechanisms to work on so don't feel too bad that you ... | |
| 2003 Mustang power window not working - driver side | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: The window does not go up or down, and there is a clicking sound when I press it. Is it the motor ... A: The clicking sound that you hear when you press the window switch is a relay located under the dash. ... | |
| 1998 crown victoria power window issue | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: the passenger side front window needed a new gear kit(the three plastic little balls that fall apart ... A: I suspect that there is a problem at the connection between the motor and wiring connector. First ... | |
| window motor, GMC 1992 Van Rally STX | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: How do I re-install the window motor that fell off and was laying in the bottom of door, and what is ... A: First, let me tell you that I am assuming that your 1992 GMC van is a conversion van of some sort ... | |
| 1998 crown victoria no power to window | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Crown Victoria and it is not getting any power to the drivers side window. I have ... A: The fuse for the power window circuit serves all four windows so the fuse is not the problem. I am ... | |
| 2001 Ford F150 glass mounting brackets | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Ford F150 CrewCab and, due to ice jamming the window, the drivers side window became ... A: This is not an uncommon problem. I have made this repair many times. Here is an outline of the ... | |
| 1996 Aurora - power windows don't work | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Question as i have replaced one power window motor and nothing. I have a 1996 Aurora and not one ... A: Did you supply "power" from the positive battery terminal or use power from the switch? Before you ... | |
| 1996 Aurora - power windows don't work | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Question as i have replaced one power window motor and nothing. I have a 1996 Aurora and not one ... A: It is highly doubtful that your window regulators are the problem. You can prove this to yourself ... | |
| 2001 sport trac window | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: my drivers side window went down and now will not go back up. You can hear a relay click when the ... A: I think it is likely that you have a bad window motor. The first thing you should do is to test to ... | |
| 2001 F-250 Driver side power window | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: The driver side power window on my 2001 Ford F-250 goes down by itself every time the truck is ... A: I have never seen this issue on any vehicle before. I am not an expert when it comes to the wiring ... | |
| Honda Accord 2005 Power Window Sticking | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: My 2005 Honda Accord has a problem with the drivers side power window, it opens fine, but when ... A: Your problem could be just a need for lubrication in the "run channel" where the edges of the glass ... | |
| 2000 gmc drivers side window | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: one day the drivers side power window stopped working, I now know that the window will only work if ... A: This is definitely new one on me. I think you will probably need help from someone with strong ... | |
| Power windows problem | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a Ford Windstar 2002. The power windows on conductor side is working by 2 inches at the ... A: The most common problem I see on this vintage of Windstar is a window motor failure. The symptoms ... | |
| 2002 Nissan pathfinder power window problem | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Recent problem with 2front windows opening spontaneously. I am aware of the key fob feature where ... A: I have never seen a Pathfinder with a similar issue, so I don't have an immediate answer. My first ... | |
| 1995 Buick Regal Right Rear Window | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1995 BUICK REGAL,LAST NIGHT I ROLLED THE BACK PASSENGER WINDOWS DOWN NOW IT WOULD NOT GO ... A: It is very difficult to diagnose your problem without more information. There could be several ... | |
| 2004 Expedition front driver side window rolls up very slow, especially when it's cold | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: my wife's 04 Expeditions front driver side window rolls up very slow and it only gets worse when it ... A: If all the other windows are operating at normal speed, then I don't think it makes sense to blame ... | |
| 2006 Dodge Ram - track off bottom of glass | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 dodge ram and the glass popped out of the track at the bottom. What if any thing need ... A: I have not had a lot of experience with this specific problem on this particular make and model, but ... | |
| broken regulator guide | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Putting down my passenger side window, the glass rotated counterclockwise and nosedived downward. I ... A: You didn't tell me the make, model or year of your vehicle so I don't know what "guide" will work in ... | |
| WINDOW COME OUT OF TRACK 96 CAMRY | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: My electric window in our 96 camry come out of the track when it is 3/4 of the way up the track. The ... A: You didn't indicate which window was the problem so I am going to assume it is the driver's. First, ... | |
| 1997 Monte Carlo power window stuck down | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 Chevy Monte Carlo. The power window switch works to put the window down, but there ... A: Kristen, I don't think you have a bad motor. I think you have a bad switch. A faulty switch is a ... | |
| 2001 Subaru Impreza Power Window Motor | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a driver side window that goes up and down partially and then hangs up and makes a groaniing ... A: Let's keep talking about the motor for a bit longer. It may not be the cause of your problem, but ... | |
| 2001 Subaru Impreza Power Window Motor | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a driver side window that goes up and down partially and then hangs up and makes a groaniing ... A: It is possible that the gears inside the head of the motor are slipping. However, it is really hard ... | |
| 2001 Subaru Impreza Power Window Motor | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a driver side window that goes up and down partially and then hangs up and makes a groaniing ... A: Subaru has one of the most reliable window regulator systems on the market, so my experience with ... | |
| 1999 Chevy Tahoe Power Windows | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: My power windows work from the driver's side master switch but I can work the windows from the ... A: I understand your situation clearly and I confirm my earlier reply. It is possible that something ... | |
| 1999 Chevy Tahoe Power Windows | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: My power windows work from the driver's side master switch but I can work the windows from the ... A: I suspect that you have a broken wire between the master switch and the passenger side doors. This ... | |
| 1995 Toyota Celica Convertible left rear window will not raise up | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: As I mentioned in the subject line I cannot get my window to raise on my car. I know that the motor ... A: There is no practical way to raise the window without repairing the problem. Based on my previous ... | |
| 2000 Elantra master window switch | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra GLS my window will not go back up. The button is broken it will not ... A: From what you have told me it certainly sounds as though the the switch is the source of your ... | |
| 1996 Buick Regal power window clips | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I've looked everywhere and I can not find a part number for the clips that hold the driver front ... A: I believe the guides for this window glass were never available as separate parts even from GM. I ... | |
| rear window side not rolling up | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I already sent you a question last week about my Kia Optima 2001. The power window on the right rear ... A: If you hear noise from inside the door, but the window doesn't move, there are two likely causes. ... | |
| 2002 Nissan PathFinder driver side window problem | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: my driver side window has a problem. When I pull the switch completely, the window rolls up ... A: I don't think you will find any specific information about removing the door panel on your ... | |
| 2001 Kia Optima rear window | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I've read the past postings and I think you can help me with my problem. I have a KIA Optima 2001 ... A: The process is a little too complicated to explain in an email. However, if you will go back to the ... | |
| 2002 Nissan PathFinder driver side window problem | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: my driver side window has a problem. When I pull the switch completely, the window rolls up ... A: The Nissan motor has a small button on the side of the motor case that is used to "reset" the motor. ... | |
| 2004 Chrysler Sebring Sedan Power Windows | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: 2004 Chrysler Sebring Sedan w/2.4l. Owned since new, 118,000 miles. A few years ago rear power ... A: I haven't seen a lot of problems on this vintage of small Chrysler sedans, so I don't have an ... | |
| 2001 Kia Optima rear window | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I've read the past postings and I think you can help me with my problem. I have a KIA Optima 2001 ... A: I doubt that the dent in the door has anything to do with the problem. The most likely cause is a ... | |
| 2002 Toyota Highlander Rear Window | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I've read through your answers to some other power window probelems on toyotas and have been able to ... A: You will have a better chance of keeping the regulator guide in the run channel if you don't roll ... | |
| 2002 Toyota Highlander Rear Window | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I've read through your answers to some other power window probelems on toyotas and have been able to ... A: I have used a long straight blade screw driver to push on the back edge of the channel. You might ... | |
| 2002 Toyota Highlander Rear Window | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I've read through your answers to some other power window probelems on toyotas and have been able to ... A: I don't see this problem very often, but I have seen it often enough to know that the metal channel ... | |
| 2004 Sebring Convertible - Rear Window Regulator | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: The passenger side rear window has slid down and does not respond to the switch on the door panel. I ... A: The mechanism that moves the window up and down is called a "window regulator." In the case of your ... | |
| 2006 Camry Power Window Failure | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: Ben, my 2006 Camry XLE's driver side front power window failed last week- as I was rolling it up, it ... A: The electronics side of the power window systems is not my strong suite, so I don't know exactly ... | |
| 2000 Taurus Rear Passenger Window Problem | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Any assistance you can provide on how to get them to go all the way down would be greatly ... A: I can only think of two possible reasons your rear windows won't go all the way down. 1. Many ... | |
| 2006 Camry Power Window Failure | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Ben, my 2006 Camry XLE's driver side front power window failed last week- as I was rolling it up, it ... A: Your window motor may not need to be replaced if you can get it to "re-program." The problem you ... | |
| Power Window malfunction | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: As I drove my window started to slide down into the door way. What can cause this? I have tried to ... A: Your window is not "off track." The cable style window regulator is broken. You can view an ... | |
| 2004 toy highlander power window motor checks | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Toyota Highlander, the front passenger side window goes down, but dies when trying to ... A: The symptoms you describe are very typical for a failing window motor. You may have difficulty ... | |
| Window | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Ford Windstar and the driver side window will not go back up today. My passenger side ... A: I don't have the wiring diagram for this vintage of Windstar available, but I remember that some of ... | |
| 96 Probe Window Stop | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: Where do you buy the 1 inch round rubber discs with the 3/8 inch hole in the center that goes up and ... A: Here's a web address for a company that specializes in parts that are discontinued by the original ... | |
| 97 celica quarter window won't work | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: Checked the window with 12 source and it goes up and down fine. Checked switch with test light and ... A: I have not seen this problem very often, but when I have it has usually been a faulty switch. If ... | |
| 96 taurus all power windows only work with drivers side master switch | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: My 96 Taurus power windows all work perfectly, but only with the drivers side master switch.The ... A: This is not a common problem so I don't have a quick answer. I also don't think it is safe to ... | |
| stuck window - 1994 Probe | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 ford probe and the passenger side power door window is stuck down & won't come up.the ... A: In a nutshell the answer is NO. Raising the window even without repairing it will require someone ... | |
| stuck window - 1994 Probe | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 ford probe and the passenger side power door window is stuck down & won't come up.the ... A: The steps necessary to raise the window depend on what portion of the mechanism is at fault. In ... | |
| 94 lincoln town car window motor keeps running at full stop | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: i have a 94 lincoln town car that the windown motor would run but not move the window. i took out ... A: It sounds like you did the job just the way I would. I can only think of two situations where a ... | |
| 94 lincoln town car window motor keeps running at full stop | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: i have a 94 lincoln town car that the windown motor would run but not move the window. i took out ... A: This is a bit confusing. It is really hard to imagine what could be causing the motor to continue ... | |
| rear ds window 1999 toyota camry le | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: the power window wont go up/down. i removed the panel, the window appears to be on the track and i ... A: From what you have told me I think you can rule out any problems in the electrical portion of the ... | |
| rear ds window 1999 toyota camry le | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: the power window wont go up/down. i removed the panel, the window appears to be on the track and i ... A: I would like a little more information please. Is the window up, down, or in between? What does ... | |
| 2003 Sunfire Master Window Switch | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire 2.4 liter 2 door. It has a 2 button master window switch in the middle ... A: I don't have the wiring diagram handy, but I think I can walk you through the few steps necessary to ... | |
| 1992 GMC Vandura power windows | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem with both my driver side and passenger side power windows not working at all. ... A: The window motors are probably bad, but there could be other issues as well. I can give you a ... | |
| Power windows | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Menard, I have a 2007 Pontiac G6. My driver side window and back 2 windows have stopped working. I ... A: If the driver window and both rear windows do not work and the window lock button is not engaged, ... | |
| Power windows | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Menard, I have a 2007 Pontiac G6. My driver side window and back 2 windows have stopped working. I ... A: Each door has a separate motor and regulator to move the window up and down. As I stated ... | |
| Power windows | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Menard, I have a 2007 Pontiac G6. My driver side window and back 2 windows have stopped working. I ... A: I don't have any experience working on this particular vehicle yet, as most are still in warranty ... | |
| window regulator | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: i installed new regulator but window stops about 1.5 to 2 inces from going all the way up A: My immediate reaction is that the glass is not properly aligned in the rubber "run channel." Look ... | |
| 2002 cavalier rear window | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: My left rear window got stuck down today. I have taken the regulator and motor out, but cannot tell ... A: In ten years of repairing window mechanisms I have never had to replace a rear window regulator on a ... | |
| Power Window Problem | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey 8) I hope you can help me with my problem, I have a 1997 Toyota Paseo with power windows. My ... A: It is possible that the faulty driver side window switch is the reason your passenger side window ... | |
| 2001 Ford Sport Trac driver window | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My driver window went down the other day and now will not go back up. When you push the up switch ... A: From what you have told me so far I think the problem is in the switch. You should only be only ... | |
| passenger window | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: when you roll down the window (master or passenger panel switch)if you try to roll it back up the ... A: (2000 Lexus RX300) Let me give you a brief explanation of how the master window switch works when ... | |
| Toyota Noah | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Having an issue with the passenger window. It goes down with the switch but not up. I got a ... A: Toyota does not sell the Noah in the United States so I am not familiar with the common window ... | |
| 3 power windows inoperable | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2002 Ford Windstar. Several weeks ago, after starting the engine, I noticed that all of ... A: When a window works one day and doesn't work the next and then works again some time later, the ... | |
| 3 power windows inoperable | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2002 Ford Windstar. Several weeks ago, after starting the engine, I noticed that all of ... A: You have a very unusual situation, so there are several things that might be causing the problems. ... | |
| 2003 Honda Accord Power Window | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: The passenger window used to go down and not up. The dealer replaced the motor and then said that a ... A: I haven't seen any problems on this vintage of Accord so I don't have any specific suggestions as to ... | |
| remove drivers door window glass | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 Grand Marquis. The drivers door window regulator broke and I bought a replacement. I ... A: Let me start by stating that I am assuming that the glass is riveted to the regulator. This is how ... | |
| sport trac drivers window | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have the same problem with my drivers window, it would go down but you would have to push hard on ... A: It sounds as though you are referring to an earlier question posted by some one else. I don't know ... | |
| 98 chrysler Sebring cable replacent | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: How is the cable routed and re-spooled on rear window of a 98 Chrysler Sebring? A diagram would ... A: I do not recommend attempting to repair this regulator yourself. I think your chances of making a ... | |
| driver side window doesn't work | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have 01 Ford Taurus. My driver side window usually doesn't work at all.All other windows work ... A: You are right, this is confusing. I believe the fuse you pressed is a common fuse for all four ... | |
| driver side window doesn't work | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I have 01 Ford Taurus. My driver side window usually doesn't work at all.All other windows work ... A: I think there is a high probability that the motor is the problem. If the problem was in the ... | |
| 1995 caddy fleetwood window | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: 7 motor i have a problem with my windows they all work but the clips in the regulators have brooken ... A: I think you are referring to the "guides" that snap on to the ends of the regulator arms and slide ... | |
| removal of passenger door panel chevy | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: 2000 chevy camero window is down and will not go up to close want to remove door panel to lift ... A: I am sorry to tell you that there is no way to raise the window without fixing the problem. Even ... | |
| 1999 GMC Suburban Power Window | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Ben, I've got a dead power window on the rear driver's side. It won't respond from the drivers ... A: "The Book" tells you to remove the window regulator from the door to replace the motor. That is not ... | |
| 2003 Ford Mustand rear power window | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: the adhesive on the rear quarter power window has failed andthe window become unattached to the ... A: Sorry for the long delay getting back to you. A storm knocked out our cable/internet system for ... | |
| 2000 mustang GT windows will not work right!!!! | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: 2000 mustang gt power windows will not roll up correctly motors seem to be working good, drivers ... A: I am fairly certain my earlier diagnosis is correct. Even if I am mistaken and the problems you are ... | |
| 2000 mustang GT windows will not work right!!!! | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: 2000 mustang gt power windows will not roll up correctly motors seem to be working good, drivers ... A: This type of problem is usually caused by the failure of the rear glass mounting bracket which comes ... | |
| 98 tahoe window switch | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2 door 1998 chevy tahoe.with driver side controls i can roll the passenger window down but ... A: Follow the steps outlined below and you should be able to determine the source of your problem. 1. ... | |
| 98 tahoe window switch | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2 door 1998 chevy tahoe.with driver side controls i can roll the passenger window down but ... A: I don't see very many switch or wiring problems on this vintage of Tahoe so I can't express a strong ... | |
| window motor 1998 GMC savana | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: how do i replace the window motor drivers side front? hope you can help, Thanks A: I almost never replace a window motor on a GM / GMC van of this vintage, so I don't have a clear ... | |
| Adhesive for Window Rubber strip | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna that began making a rattling noise emanating from the rear window which ... A: I don't deal with this type of problem on a regular basis, so I don't have any particular adhesive ... | |
| Rear passenger power window | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: The rear passenger window on my 2002 Ford Explorer will not work with the motor. It falls down but I ... A: The window motor in the passenger rear door of your Explorer (2002 to 2006) is not broken. The ... | |
| power window slow to go down but goes up fine | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Sunfire, 2.2L. For the past few weeks the driver's side window slowed down, when ... A: The most common problem I see on this vintage of Sunfire is a faulty window motor. The typical ... | |
| power window slow to go down but goes up fine | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Sunfire, 2.2L. For the past few weeks the driver's side window slowed down, when ... A: I am not sure I understand exactly what is happening. Please answer the questions listed below and ... | |
| Have same Highlander window problem as 03/26/10 | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Have same Highlander window problem as 03/26/10 How do I loosen and move the window lift channel ... A: The lift channel is pressure fitted to the glass using a rubber gasket/insulator. There is no glue ... | |
| Have same Highlander window problem as 03/26/10 | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Have same Highlander window problem as 03/26/10 How do I loosen and move the window lift channel ... A: In some versions of the Highlander this repair is a much more difficult. You must remove the rear ... | |
| power window won't open/close | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: My power window on a '93 Ford Explorer won't open/close. When I hit the switch, it clicks, but the ... A: Based on the information you have given me so far I would say it is a safe bet that you have a ... | |
| Driver Side Window Went Down and Won't Come Up! | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I'd REALLY appreciate your help with this one. I own a 2002 Ford Explorer. A few months back my ... A: Glad to hear the problem was the switch since that should have been covered under warranty. I have ... | |
| Driver Side Window Went Down and Won't Come Up! | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I'd REALLY appreciate your help with this one. I own a 2002 Ford Explorer. A few months back my ... A: From what you tell me in your question I suspect that the switch is working properly. The click you ... | |
| 1994 camry back passenger window | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: the back passenger window in my toyota camry keeps falling down while i am driving. i took the door ... A: There is no way to repair the window "regulator." It must be replaced if you want the window to ... | |
| power window- 99 Toyota Camry | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: My driver's side window goes down, but does not go up. This has been a slowly developing problem ... A: The situation you describe is typical for a soon-to-fail window motor on this vintage of Camry. If ... | |
| 2006 Highlander rear door panel | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a window drop problem as well, but I need instructions on how to remove the rear driver side ... A: I don't make this repair very often so I don't have a clear mental picture of where all the panel ... | |
| rear window | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: my driver side rear window wont go up because the motor just went out. is there any way to get the ... A: The mechanism that moves your window up and down is called a "cable style window regulator." If the ... | |
| rear window | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: my driver side rear window wont go up because the motor just went out. is there any way to get the ... A: Almost every failed rear window mechanism I have replaced on this type of GM vehicle is due to a ... | |
| 89 Wagoneer Tailgate Window Stuck Open | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: My neighbor has a 1987 Grand Wagoneer. His rear window was rolled down, then the power window ... A: This is one vehicle tailgate mechanism that I have never worked on. From the information provided ... | |
| 2001 Monte Carlo window switch | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I believe the window switch is out on the driver's side of my 2001 Monte Carlo. The window will go ... A: The failure you are experiencing is fairly common for this vintage of Monte Carlo. Your instincts ... | |
| 1995 toyota camry fromt right power window goes down but not up | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: The power window on the front passenger side of my 1995 Toyota camry goes down but not up. When it ... A: You probably have a broken wire(s). This is not an uncommon problem. It usually breaks in the area ... | |
| power window motor | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: how do I remove the power window motor on the 2002 tahoe? A: You don't give me much information about your problem, so I am going to assume that one of the ... | |
| 2001 Monte Carlo Driver Side Window | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: my husband and i just bought a 2001 Monte Carlo used on Tuesday. Which my husband forgot that the ... A: I am sorry to report that the only way to get the window up is to fix the problem. From what you ... | |
| Window wont go up but sounds like it has power | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday my wife closed the door to our 2003 honda civic and the window just fell straight down ... A: I am going to assume that your Civic is a 4 door. If it is a two door, please let me know. The ... | |
| 09 volks rabbit | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: How do I reset the auto up and down feature after replacing the door glass. I am the owner of ... A: Sorry for the long delay responding to your question. I don't check my email during the day while I ... | |
| 1999 Toyota Camry Rear Passenger Window Slides | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: My rear passenger window does not stay up. I can pull the glass up and down with my hand but the ... A: The rear window mechanisms on this vintage of Camry are very reliable. Occasionally I replace a ... | |
| 96 4D Toyota Camry power windows | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Read through your other answers and appreciated the detail, but I didn't see one exactly like this. ... A: I am not an expert when it comes to electrical problems, but my best guess is a faulty ground ... | |
| 96 camry driver window issues(s) | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: 1996 Camry with 180k miles. Driver's door window stopped working in the down position. Pulled door ... A: I would say that you have already figured it out. Now the question is "how to make the repair?" ... | |
| Window motor or regulator | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: How can I determine if the window motor is bad or if it is the regulator? My passenger window just ... A: Once you have the door panel off, follow the steps briefly outlined below. 1. re-connect the ... | |
| Window motor or regulator | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: How can I determine if the window motor is bad or if it is the regulator? My passenger window just ... A: If you can raise and lower the glass by hand on the passenger door, the glass must no longer be ... | |
| Passenger side windows not working | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 98 Windstar and I have been having problems with the passenger side windows. For a while ... A: I believe this vehicle is equipped with separate fuses for the right and left side window circuits. ... | |
| Window motor or regulator | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: How can I determine if the window motor is bad or if it is the regulator? My passenger window just ... A: Andy, Please provide me with the following information: Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Year Vehicle ... | |
| F250 SD Power Windows | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: The windows on my truck won't work. It's all 4 windows not just one. They worked perfectly the day ... A: I don't have access to the wiring diagrams for this vehicle so I can't give you much of an answer. ... | |
| 1996 Camry driverside power window problem | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Ben. You are very highly recommended for Toyota window problems, hope you can help this Camry ... A: It is always difficult to determine exactly what is wrong without actually examining the vehicle, ... | |
| 1987 F150 Power Windows | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My windows are slow moving up. One broke and I had to replace a plastic gear in the motor. It still ... A: I recommend that you spray the rubber guides ("run channels") with a silicone spray. It will go on ... | |
| '04 F250 Super Crew rear pass window goes down and not up | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: ...my right rear passenger window will go down and not up..have never had a problem with any of the ... A: The most common problem I see is a faulty master window switch. Occasionally, the single switch on ... | |
| Rear Power window | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My rear passenger side window goes up but not down whether I press master switch or door switch only ... A: I am not sure I completely understand what you have done so far. However, let me give you some ... | |
| broken glass on passenger side for tahoe | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: how exactly could my husband replace a front passenger window on a 2005 tahoe? A: Please go to a similar question I answered on 02/13/2010: "2001 Suburban." It contains the same ... | |
| 02 Taurus window stuck down | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: My drivers side window in my 02 Taurus is stuck about half way open. It will roll down further but ... A: This vintage of Taurus commonly has three different and unrelated window problems: a bad motor, a ... | |
| power window off track | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Toyota Camry - driver's side door window is out of its track and will not go all the ... A: Glad you were able to get your window up. You mention "hesitating." I am starting to think that ... | |
| power window off track | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Toyota Camry - driver's side door window is out of its track and will not go all the ... A: Below is a brief series of steps that should help solve the problem. For someone with experience ... | |
| power window won't move | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I NEVER ASKED THIS QUESTION BEFORE. IT'S A '99'FORD WINDSTAR,PASSENGER WINDOW. CAN YOU PLEASE, TELL ... A: If your window won't move, the most likely cause is a bad motor. You can find the fuse location by ... | |
| Power Window Keeps Coming Off Track | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: One night we had freezing rain. Next morning, the whole vehicle was covered in ice. Well when I ... A: I am sorry to hear that you are having so much trouble. Let me give you some background information ... | |
| power window won't roll up | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 monte carlo ss. I have tested the switch and the motor both test good. The drivers ... A: Getting 12V on both the "up" and "down" side of the switch when you press the button to raise the ... | |
| power window won't roll up | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 monte carlo ss. I have tested the switch and the motor both test good. The drivers ... A: Two things: ONE - you say "tan" for down. I believe that should be dark brown. Tan should be down ... | |
| power window won't roll up | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 monte carlo ss. I have tested the switch and the motor both test good. The drivers ... A: Window switch failure on the "up" contact of the Monte Carlo driver's window switch is very common. ... | |
| Rear window off track | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, the back passenger window appears to be off track, I wanted to ... A: Let me start by stating that I am assuming your window is falling down or will not go back up even ... | |
| replace passenger side mirror on 2008 Tahoe | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I broke the mirror on the passenger side of my 2008 Tahoe today. The mirror is still in one piece ... A: There don't' appear to be many options available for a replacement side view mirror on a vehicle ... | |
| 2004 Toyota Highlander rear window off track... | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Ben, I noticed a similar issue with my rear passenger window going off track. I had the problem on ... A: You can probably slide the "lift channel" back into position using a long handled screw driver with ... | |
| Off track rear window | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 highlander. The rear back window on the drivers side came off the track. The window is ... A: I have answered two questions similar to this in the past month. If you will look at both of those ... | |
| my window fell | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I've got a 2006 Toyota Camry. Last week the driver side window stopped working but I could hear the ... A: I am not sure. I haven't done much work on Camry's this new. The typical Camry with a window ... | |
| 97 Toyota Camry ISSUE | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My mother has a 97 Toyota Camry and all the sudden the driver window will not roll up. Everything ... A: The most common problem with this vintage of Camry is a bad window motor. However, there is no way ... | |
| 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ELECTRIC WINDOW PROBLEM | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2.4 LITER TWO DOOR.IT HAS TWO BUTTON MASTER WINDOW SWITCH IN CENTER ... A: It is very likely that the window motor is failing. This is a common problem on this vintage of ... | |
| no power doors or windows | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 camry, the other day my power windows and locks suddenly stopped working. The weird ... A: Your problem is probably a broken wire between the driver door and the body of the car. If you look ... | |
| 2006 Highlander Rear Passenger window slides down | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem with the rear passenger window of my 2006 Toyota Highlander. When I attempt to ... A: You will need the following tools: 1. A #2 phillips-head screwdriver for screws in the door panel ... | |
| 2110 suburban power windows | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently replaced the entire drivers window assy and it worked fine. Several months later the two ... A: I normally don't work on vehicles this new. They are typically in warranty so the owner is usually ... | |
| 2006 Highlander Rear Passenger window slides down | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem with the rear passenger window of my 2006 Toyota Highlander. When I attempt to ... A: Let me start by giving you a few items of window mechanism "jargon" so we are both speaking the same ... | |
| 95 Camry CsX power window problem | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I just replaced the relay for my power windows and they work again - almost - fine. The only one ... A: Based on what little information I have to go on, there are too many possible problems to say for ... | |
| 2006 Highlander Rear Passenger window slides down | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem with the rear passenger window of my 2006 Toyota Highlander. When I attempt to ... A: I have repaired a problem similar to yours on a slightly older version of the Highlander. If Toyota ... | |
| 2000 Dakota | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: The driver side window will stop and freeze on my 2000 Dakota. It freezes near the bottom and then ... A: I don't think your switch is the problem. I suspect the window motor is beginning to fail. The ... | |
| 2004 Impala Window Problem | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I am back with one more question. I understand that my last question was quite a loaded one. I ... A: I seriously doubt that there is anything which could have shorted out all four window motors. The ... | |
| 02 highlander rear right window glass | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Ben the glass in my wifes highlander came off of the bracket...the motor is fine....I tried putting ... A: I am sorry, I didn't realize that the lift channel had come off the glass. The only practical way ... | |
| window off track | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: window off track on 2004 Chrysler sebring convertible right front passenger side----power window. ... A: Before I give you some tips on your door panel, let me tell you that your problem is very likely a ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am broken window regulator | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I noticed your Q & A regarding a common problem with the plastic pieces on the window regulator ... A: I use a very stiff paint scraper with a two inch blade that I have sharpened to a fine edge. Even ... | |
| 1988 Buick Regal 2dr Power Windows | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: The passenger window goes down, but slows midway. The driver side window will only go down a bit ... A: It is very difficult to say what your problems are with so little information available. Let me ... | |
| driver window is sticking | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: In my 2000 Camry the driver power window went down but would not come back up. I took out the bolt ... A: I doubt very much that removing the bolt had anything to do with your window going back up. I ... | |
| 1994 Ford Taurus Front Passenger Window | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: So I popped out the driver's side control switch. Then I tried to close the culprit front passenger ... A: Glad to hear your window is up and your car is serviceable again. I'll get back to you later when I ... | |
| 94 Ford Taurus Window issues | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Ford Taurus and the front passenger side window will go down but not up. The driver ... A: Window switches are not returnable so I never advise replacing one without doing the proper ... | |
| Off track window on 2000 Pontiac Grand am gt | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My right back window has fallen offtrack, and i wanted to know how i could fix it myself? I don't ... A: The problem you describe is common on this vintage of 4 door Grand Am. The window is not actually ... | |
| Celica Convertible rear windows | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My 99 Celica convertible rear windows go down fine but are slow to come up and stop about 3/4 the ... A: I believe that the failure rate on Toyota window motors from 1997-2002 increased a bit over the ... | |
| 1995, 4-runner | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My glass on tailgate came off the track on one side.Is there anyway to get the glass to go up with ... A: I have repaired several 1990-1995 Forerunner tailgate window regulators over the last ten years. ... | |
| change door glass in bmw 325 e | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: on the door glass there is two metal brackets attached to the bottom of the window is there anyway ... A: I routinely remove damaged metal window brackets from door glass on Chrysler sedans. First, I ... | |
| 2001 Suburban Power Window Problem | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Suburban. The passenger side front window only will not roll up nor down. I ... A: It is very possible that the window motor has failed, but there is no sure way to know unless you ... | |
| car window arm broken | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: 1994 Camry v6 le 4 door sedan I have just the window arm broken, do you know what I can do to ... A: AS NOTED IN MY FIRST RESPONSE Toyota sells the regulator portion separately from the motor. It is ... | |
| window Ford explorer sport 2001 | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: When I lowered the 2 windows they won't go up again. When I connected the motor to an battery they ... A: Since you have already confirmed that the window motors and regulators are okay, it is highly likely ... | |
| Power window issues in '95 Toyota Camry | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I can't operate the driver side power window in my 1995 Toyota Camry. Originally I only was having ... A: Let's start with the passenger side front window. If I understand you correctly, you can operate ... | |
| 98 Expedition driver window tracking | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Window came out of clips and I reinstalled using silicone. Now window won't track correctly. Think ... A: From the description of your problem it sounds as though you have already analyzed the situation ... | |
| car window arm broken | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: 1994 Camry v6 le 4 door sedan I have just the window arm broken, do you know what I can do to ... A: You will need to replace the complete regulator assembly. Toyota sells the regulator portion ... | |
| power windows | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Ford Windstar and I am having a problem with the master switch. The two rear windows ... A: I am really stumped on the rear windows. I am reluctant to suspect the switch. It would be just ... | |
| power windows | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Ford Windstar and I am having a problem with the master switch. The two rear windows ... A: I don't have enough information to give you a definite answer. If you will send the answers to the ... | |
| Auto Windshield | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I had two wiper blades that were not very good and they left marks in the windshield. can I use ... A: I don't think WD 40 will do any harm, but I don't think it will do much good either. You might get ... | |
| power window motor | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 99 suburban recently and I lowered the passenger window from that side. It went down but ... A: Glad to hear you got the window up. My guess is the motor is okay. I suspect the batteries just ... | |
| power window motor | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 99 suburban recently and I lowered the passenger window from that side. It went down but ... A: Sounds like you have a good approach so far. There is just one thing you might want to do just to ... | |
| power window motor | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 99 suburban recently and I lowered the passenger window from that side. It went down but ... A: The symptoms you describe are not typical. Let me give you a little more information that may help ... | |
| Power window failure | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Toyota highlander. The passenger side window goes down with no problems. When I want ... A: There is always some risk when purchasing salvaged parts. That is why salvage yards typically don't ... | |
| Power window failure | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Toyota highlander. The passenger side window goes down with no problems. When I want ... A: The window lift motor is failing. Eventually, it will take more and more "waits" to get it up. At ... | |
| gm montana power window, driver's side | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: my 2001 gm Montana driver's side power window goes up fine till about the halfway point, then it ... A: I doubt that the motor is the problem. I suspect you have an issue somewhere in the "regulator" or ... | |
| Power Window will only go up and down part way | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 97 Chevy Suburban. I'm having issues with the driver side window. When I push the bottom ... A: The symptoms you describe are evidence of a failed gear inside the head of the window lift motor. ... | |
| power window motor removal | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm working on a 97 Ford Crown Vic and I've never seen one of these cable power window regulators. I ... A: Yes, you can remove the motor from the regulator spool. And yes you are right about the spool ... | |
| power window motor removal | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm working on a 97 Ford Crown Vic and I've never seen one of these cable power window regulators. I ... A: The Crown Vic window mechanism produced beginning in 1992 is one of the more difficult window ... | |
| pontiac grand am 2000 | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I am currently trying to fix my sisters Grand Am GT that had the passenger window "fall". i found ... A: Check to be sure the brackets that are glued to the glass are in good shape. Also inspect all the ... | |
| Front and rear passenger power windows | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My power windows work from the driver's side switch but I can work the windows from the front and ... A: The failure rate on recent model Ford Explorer and Expedition power window switches is higher than ... | |
| Front and rear passenger power windows | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My power windows work from the driver's side switch but I can work the windows from the front and ... A: I am guessing that the "lock out" portion of your master switch has failed or that the input power ... | |
| Windows won't go all the way up | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I clipped the driver side rear view mirror pretty good at a drive through and now the window won't ... A: Your assessment of the situation sounds pretty reasonable. I suspect that the "run channel" that ... | |
| window assembly | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 yukon xl with a driver side power window problem. As far as I can tell, the glass is ... A: It would be very unusual for the glass to just come loose from the regulator. I suspect that your ... | |
| 2002 Ford Explorer Drivers window | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Our window's motor went out with the window all the way down. We've taken off the panel but can't ... A: You really haven't given me enough information to be sure of my answer. You could have a bad ... | |
| 2002 Mazda Tribute LX driver window goes down but not up | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: 2002 Mazda Tribute LX driver window goes down easily but not up The window will go up up only if ... A: It is a little hard to say since I am not familiar with the Tribute. Worst case I would guess $100 ... | |
| 2002 Mazda Tribute LX driver window goes down but not up | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: 2002 Mazda Tribute LX driver window goes down easily but not up The window will go up up only if ... A: From what you have told me it sounds like the driver's window "up" switch contact is failing. There ... | |
| Power Window goes down but not up | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My '02 Chevy Suburban drivers side window goes down but not up. I was told that I needed to replace ... A: The most common problem I see with this vehicle is a faulty window motor. The motor is not doing ... | |
| power windows | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My passenger window will go down but not up. I replaced the motor with the window in the up ... A: Whoever suggested that your driver's switch was the culprit must have some experience with this ... | |
| power windows | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: My passenger window will go down but not up. I replaced the motor with the window in the up ... A: You probably have a bad switch. Power is coming out of the switch on the "down" wire, but not on ... | |
| window clips 2001 expedition | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I was reading your communication with another person on the clips that mount the window on the ... A: I am using a "Loctite" product with very good results. It is a two-part, fast (@ 5-10 minutes) cure ... | |
| window clips 2001 expedition | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I was reading your communication with another person on the clips that mount the window on the ... A: I am making the assumption that the "clips" you mention in your question are what I typically refer ... | |
| Worn Regulator? | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: The power window in my 1987 F-150 will go down smoothly but in the up direction, it seems to "jump" ... A: Something else: broken "gear cushions" or "gear inserts" inside the head of the motor. The motor is ... | |
| Honda window strips | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: The Driver side window strips have worn out due to which the glass does not close properly. I wanted ... A: I can't give you an exact answer, but I think I can get close. The part you need is called a "run ... | |
| 02' Sunfire Driver window binding | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: 02' Pontiac Sunfire/Chevy Cavalier Driver side front door windo comes down about halfway then ... A: Let me ask you a few questions before I suggest what might be the problem. 1. When the glass is ... | |
| power window failure | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: 97 ford taurus both front windows do not operate at all. rear windows seem to be fine. replaced ... A: Okay Ken, Based on the new information, I suspect that the window motors are the most likely ... | |
| power window failure | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: 97 ford taurus both front windows do not operate at all. rear windows seem to be fine. replaced ... A: The most common problem I see on this vintage Taurus is a failed window motor. Typically, the motor ... | |
| Power window problem | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 2002 Dodge Stratus and the people before me had hit a guardrail on the drivers side. ... A: It is really hard to say without looking at the mechanism (window regulator) and associated parts ... | |
| ford ranger glass | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: how do i insert the new passenger side door glass into the door on a 97 ford ranger? A: You shouldn't have too much trouble if you follow these steps. Open the truck door. Lower the ... | |
| Window-regulator | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I-am-replacing-window-in-98-grand-prix-and-when-i-roll-the-window-up-it-comes-out-of-track-what-can- ... A: I think you will find that the silicone spray that I recommended earlier will do the trick. Don't ... | |
| regarding disassembling the door panel | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix and was wondering do you know the way or proper way to take off the ... A: This door panel is one of the easier ones to remove, so if you are careful, I think you can get it ... | |
| Window-regulator | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I-am-replacing-window-in-98-grand-prix-and-when-i-roll-the-window-up-it-comes-out-of-track-what-can- ... A: I need more information to give you a complete answer but let me offer a couple of suggestions that ... | |
| Window off track | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I attenmpted to squeeze my arm through partially opened window on the drivers side rear passenger ... A: Sorry to say there is no way to repair it. It must be replaced. Ford sells the part as an assembly ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am Window | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: On my 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, as I was manually cranking up my driver side window. The window fell ... A: You are correct: the failure rate for this window mechanism is higher than average. Unless you are ... | |
| window wont go back up | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Hey Ben! I have an 02 kia Optima LX Sedan and my driver's side window is slow to go up once I have ... A: Glad to hear that the silicone spray solved the problem on your driver's door window. As for the ... | |
| window is slow to go up | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Hey Ben! I have an 02 kia Optima LX Sedan and my driver's side window is slow to go up once I have ... A: The good news is that I have not seen a lot of problems with the Kia Optima. I suggest you ... | |
| Power Windows Dead | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 96 Honda Civic Si 2 Door and my windows are not working anymore. A while back they were ... A: I suspect you have either a bad master switch or a broken wire. I think you should find a ... | |
| Suburban Power Window Problem | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: On my 2001 Suburban the drivers window does not work. In researching I realize that most often it ... A: There are two possibilities: a broken wire (typically between the driver door and the left front ... | |
| Ford Window won't go up | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Model: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Last night while out driving, I put the driver's side front ... A: The most common problem I see is the window motor. You might be able to get the window up doing the ... | |
| power window stopped working | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My driver side front window stopped working without any warning. I can hear the motor, so I dont ... A: The mechanism that moves your window up and down is called a "regulator." In the case of your ... | |
| power window stopped working | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My driver side front window stopped working without any warning. I can hear the motor, so I dont ... A: Toria, In order to give you an exact answer I need to know the make, model, and year of your ... | |
| Power window clip broken | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Buick Skylark with a drivers side power window clip broken. The problem is they no ... A: I am not sure which "clip" you need. There are two basic types: one that is glued to the glass and ... | |
| Auto glass | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Hi Ben i have a 1995 toyota celica 2 door coupe and it has a power window which i need to replace it ... A: There is no way to replace the window until you get the door open. I suspect you can't get the door ... | |
| 99 regal power windows. | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Buick Regal LS. The power windows seem to have a mind of their own. Sometimes they ... A: The symptoms you describe are very unusual for this make and model of vehicle. I suspect that you ... | |
| Master switch power window | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 chevy tahoe that the driver window switch stopped orking. All others are operating ... A: It is more likely the window motor that is at fault. This is a fairly common failure with the ... | |
| '01 Camry window issues | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: My driver window had been operating mostly fine until one day it simply would not go back up; am ... A: Yes, from what you describe it sounds like the window motor in that door is getting weak as well. ... | |
| '01 Camry window issues | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: My driver window had been operating mostly fine until one day it simply would not go back up; am ... A: Your problem is a motor problem not a switch problem. As the motor begins to wear out and weaken, ... | |
| Crown Victoria power windows | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 crown vic. Three of the four windows are exhibiting the same problem. The windows ... A: The window motors inside each of your doors rotate a drive gear that turns a spool (regulator spool) ... | |
| power window | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 GMC Chevy Suburban which has power windows. The driver's side window will go down but ... A: Three problems come to mind that would explain what is happening. 1. The front edge of the glass ... | |
| 1997 Toyota Camry windows | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My 97 4 cyl Camry has 220,000 miles. The front power windows roll down okay, but are sluggish ... A: You one have situation that's easy to explain and one that I have never encountered. Let's start ... | |
| power window 2003 mustang | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: the passenger side works fine. when pushing the button you can here the button clicking and can also ... A: There is not a separate fuse for the window motor on the driver's door. I don't have a wiring ... | |
| Stuck 2005 Camry window | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: Ben, Same issue as James in his 5/31/2009 post with the stuck Camry window in the up position, ... A: The window mechanism in your 2005 Camry is different than the window mechanisms used by Toyota in ... | |
| master window switch | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a 95 grand am 4 door and I'm having trouble with the window switches, well I'm thinning its ... A: The only sure way to resolve this problem is to test the switch. It is fairly simple to do if you ... | |
| master window switch | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a 95 grand am 4 door and I'm having trouble with the window switches, well I'm thinning its ... A: The most common problem I see on your model & year of Pontiac is window motor failure. The typical ... | |
| Power switch-master and passenger | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: 2000 pontiac grand prix gtp. My rear passenger window switch at my master control and passenger ... A: Okay Aki, I can't tell you exactly what is wrong, but I can narrow it down to a few possibilities. ... | |
| Power switch-master and passenger | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: 2000 pontiac grand prix gtp. My rear passenger window switch at my master control and passenger ... A: I need to know more about your situation before I can give you any suggestions. Please answer these ... | |
| auto window on passenger side off track | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1995.5 rodeo and the window on the front passenger side is off the track.How do i put it ... A: I doubt that your passenger window is "off track." It is much more likely that the window regulator ... | |
| windows wont go down | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 4 dr coupe that the windows wont go up or down. Fuse was blown and I ... A: I haven't worked on many Pontiac G6's and I certainly don't have any history on your particular ... | |
| Ford power windows not working | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: The front Drivers side switches work all of the windows up and down, but the rear and Passenger ... A: The failure rate for the master switch on your Expedition is fairly high so I can see why you were ... | |
| Ford power windows not working | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: The front Drivers side switches work all of the windows up and down, but the rear and Passenger ... A: I need to know the model and year of your vehicle. It would also be nice to know if all three of ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Sunbird Convt. | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Just purchased and passenger elec. window motor burnt out. Replaced, and 1 week later drivers side ... A: Given the age of the vehicle it is highly likely that the window motors are near the end of their ... | |
| Power window cable | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: 1998 Grand Prix. Passenger window dropped in the door. Was able to manually raise and secure it. ... A: The end of the cable was originally located in the back of horizontal plate (lifting plate) that ... | |
| Stuck down Toyota window | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: A 1998 Toyota Camry CE has the driver side window in the stuck down positon, all other windows work ... A: I don't want to assume too high a level of knowledge, so forgive me if some of my instructions seem ... | |
| 2000 Grand Prix left rear power window | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: 2000 Pontiac grand prix the left rear window will not go up or down from master switch. It will go ... A: You have either a bad master window switch or a broken wire between the driver's door and the body ... | |
| 2002 Mazda Tribute Power Window Problem | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: The driver's power window will roll down just fine, but only roll up after many tries. All other ... A: I don't have any direct experience with the Mazda Tribute, so I can't give you as much information ... | |
| Power window | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: On my 94 Ford Van the drivers side window will not work nor will the passenger window work with the ... A: My best guess is that you have a bad motor in your driver door and a wiring or switch issue related ... | |
| Repair window | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: how much would it cost me to fix/replace a Toyota power window "motor" (just the motor) for the ... A: You don't mention what year or model of Toyota so I am going to make the assumption that it is 1997 ... | |
| non-working power side view mirrors | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way to repair non-moving power side view mirrors on a '01 Chevy Tahoe. The door ... A: Your question is not really in my area of expertise because your problem is probably electrical. ... | |
| motor replacement | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I am having problems with the cable on the pulley, when i wrap the cable it is loose when i put it ... A: It is much easier to replace the whole motor/regulator assembly than to just replace the motor. If ... | |
| window problems | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a 01 ford windstar,since i bought it the driver side window won't go down,i put a new motor ... A: From what you describe, I suspect that you might have a broken switch wire between the driver door ... | |
| Power Window | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Toyota Camry. The rear driverside passenger window is in the up position and does not ... A: Your problem is a little unusual. Typically when a Toyota window motor starts to fail it goes down ... | |
| 94 licoln town car | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: i have a 94 lincon town car the driver side window cable broke so i put two new ones in on top an on ... A: There is no way to repair the window regulator, it must be replaced. You can purchase a new ... | |
| Power window-1990 monte carlo | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: Ben, My drivers side window doesn't lift properly. I took the door panel off and it looks like ... A: This is not an uncommon problem with this vintage of Monte Carlo. You need to remove the bolt ... | |
| '02 Camry driver side window | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My driver side window travels up and down but the front narrow end drops down, resulting in a window ... A: I am surprised that the situation has re-occurred after you replaced the glass. I would look for ... | |
| '02 Camry driver side window | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My driver side window travels up and down but the front narrow end drops down, resulting in a window ... A: I don't think you will need to replace the regulator. My best guess is that the bolt that holds the ... | |
| window clips | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Ben I am very frustrated with your answer on window clips. It is not the regulator, it is just the ... A: There is only one thing that confuses me. Regulator "clips" from GM cost over $40.00 each. The part ... | |
| window clips | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: Ben I am very frustrated with your answer on window clips. It is not the regulator, it is just the ... A: I have reviewed all the questions in my "answered questions" file. I don't have one from "Amber." ... | |
| 1998 Concorde Glass | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to repair my 1998 Concorde's front right side power window and after taking it apart ... A: The glue is used to put the new bracket on the glass. Getting the old bracket off the glass is not ... | |
| Window wont go up or down? | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1993 ford explorer and my window won't go up or down by itself but the motor is working.I ... A: If the three "plugs" you are speaking about are a little smaller than a dime in diameter and are ... | |
| Expedition side glass replacement | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing the front door glass on a 1998 Ford Expedition. For epoxying the glass to the ... A: You have created a difficult situation. The best solution is to get the measurements off a new or ... | |
| Expedition side glass replacement | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing the front door glass on a 1998 Ford Expedition. For epoxying the glass to the ... A: Your question is a bit confusing. Why do you need to re-glue the mounting brackets? The ... | |
| 2000 gmc truck seria 4x4 window repair | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: i have 2000 gmc seria 1500 4x4 .the winow fell down,i have it torn apart and apears to be two cables ... A: The mechanism that moves your window up and down is called a cable style window regulator. Your ... | |
| interior panel | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: how to remove drivers side rear interior door panel on a 2005 ford f150 XL standard cab A: Follow these steps: 1. Pry open the screw cover plate behind the door release handle. 2. Remove ... | |
| Power Window | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Montana and the drivers side power window works intermittently. I had the switch ... A: The typical failure of the window switch (goes down, but not up) on this vehicle is fairly common. ... | |
| Window replacement | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Our truck was broken into and they busted the drivers window, my father in law knows how to put the ... A: Unless your vehicle is something rare or unusual, you can probably find a piece of used glass at a ... | |
| My window won't go up | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My widow never really went down. I was driving and it just sarted going on the passenger side. My ... A: The window regulator for your Crown Victoria is available without the motor. You will be able to ... | |
| My window won't go up | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My widow never really went down. I was driving and it just sarted going on the passenger side. My ... A: From the description you have given me, it is very likely that you have a "cable style" window ... | |
| Drivers Window | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: 1998 Chrysler Concord drivers (power) window will go down. push the button to go up and it goes up ... A: The problem you describe is fairly common with this series of Chrysler sedans. There are two ... | |
| manual window mechanism | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Ford Probe with a driver side window that won't go up or down using the manual handle. ... A: You sound like you are fairly mechanically inclined so I don't think you will have too much trouble. ... | |
| manual window mechanism | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Ford Probe with a driver side window that won't go up or down using the manual handle. ... A: The mechanism that moves your window up and down is called a regulator. In your case the regulator ... | |
| Driver side window | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. My driver side window stop working. Every time i push the button I ... A: This is difficult to diagnose "remotely". Especially since problems on Auroras are pretty rare so ... | |
| power window | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 sunfire the window swich is broke I can't get my window up.How can I get it up until I ... A: I am not sure how mechanically experienced you are, but I'll assume that you will get some help if ... | |
| replacing window clips | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. One day my son rolled down the back passenger power window and ... A: The window mechanism in your Grand Prix is called a cable style window regulator. It uses cables ... | |
| Power Window Failure | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: The passenger side window and both rear windows suddenly quit operating on my 2006 Tundra Double ... A: I have not had much experience with this particular vehicle. In addition, I am not much of an ... | |
| Power windows | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My left power window started to fail from one second to the other...the window wont go up but it ... A: This is a little difficult since I can't see or hear what's happening, but we can probably figure ... | |
| Power windows | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My left power window started to fail from one second to the other...the window wont go up but it ... A: Sounds like you have a window switch problem. The switch button that controls the window movement ... | |
| Tacoma window problem | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Tacoma 4DR with a driver side electric window problem. When I operate the window ... A: Let's start by assuming that all you really need is some lubrication in the glass "run channels." ... | |
| 2002 hyundai santa fe door panel | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: how do i remove the door panel from my 2002 santa fe? i have removed the hidden screws but i cant ... A: A door panel removal tool works best, but if you have a stiff putty knife about 4" long and 1 1/4" ... | |
| driver window problems | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2001 Olds Aurora 3.5 and my driver side window will work sometimes and then not work. it ... A: My guess is the motor. The failure rate on this particular motor is not extremely high, but the ... | |
| 2006 Tacoma Side window | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Tacoma double cab. About 6 months ago I was a victim of a "smash and grab". I had to ... A: You may have me stumped! Has the installing company contacted their glass supplier to see if there ... | |
| window moves slow | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1989 caprice w/power windows the two back windows move slow and the front driver doesn't ... A: Your Yellow Pages probably does not have a category for "Power Windows" so you should look at ads in ... | |
| window moves slow | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1989 caprice w/power windows the two back windows move slow and the front driver doesn't ... A: Let's take this one section at a time. 1. Rear doors: even when this vehicle was new the movement ... | |
| 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 side window | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: The driver's side window has come out of the lifting channel located at the bottom of the window. I ... A: I don't encounter this problem on this vehicle very often, so I'm not 100% sure whether the lifting ... | |
| Ford Side Window Install | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: 1998 Ford Expedition- Side windows have pulled loose from arms (glass bottom attachments). How do ... A: Let's make sure I understand your question first. What I typically find is the two glass mounting ... | |
| 1977 Pontiac Firebird | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: im wondering if there is such thing as a kit i can buy to install t-tops and if there is, where to ... A: I don't have any experience dealing with your problem. The following two suggestions are only ... | |
| Replacement of automatic dim side view mirror | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm experiencing double vision on the exterior side view mirror on the driver's side and have called ... A: Replacing the mirror is relatively simple. You remove three nuts, disconnect the mirror wiring from ... | |
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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