How To Diagnose Power Window Problem - Is the Switch or Motor bad?

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Done the Diagnose on the switch, Checked the relay with a meter And the 9 volt trick, switched relays, Checked the fuse. Took out the motor from the window Took it apart for cleaning and inspection One of the two magnets on the sides for the shaft Had a broken split magnet where the power to go up meets the power wire You could get the window down However once there was a bit of load/tight pinch / way half going up on the motor The shaft would move slightly And the connection would be lost - Ordered a new window motor regulator from 1A Auto - It was Cheaper than most other websites And the ship (Has nothing to do with 1A Auto) was pretty fast for outside of the country Right part And fit perfectly ..... I say all this because--- How many part suppliers take the time to show you a video on diagnose And uninstall/install the very part they sell....Thanks 1A ! Top notch !

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If my window won’t go up, and I’ve taken the motor out, and then tried it and the motor seems to be working, what could be my problem?

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I’m going to get some doors with regular hand cranks on them, these electric windows on a Ford pickup are a real aggravation when they won’t work. Thanks for this content!

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Once again Mike your a lifesaver. I had replaced the window switch in my Chevy a while back. You gave me some good advice. Now I've got the same problem with a different car but I don't think it's the switch this time. Glad I saw this video so I can correctly check the wires tomorrow. Fuses are fine, I've tried 2 other switches from the auto wreckers and they didn't work. If it's not the motor which I haven't tackled before then there's a break in the wires . Thank you again. I'll let you know the outcome.

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i went to college for auto electric 2 years and passed a National Technician Auto Electric Certification and it was easy to pass if you know the answers... Haha,,, window electric problems is fun for me, made a ton of money doing repair on them and just love the hunt for the answer to the problem... but my real love is building Turbine gas engines, now thats where the real money and skill is,,, also using a test light can damage auto electric systems my friend so look out you should use a LED test light, in college we had to make one in the class to pass the course, yep look out for that LED test light for very low mA circuits... you just learned something.

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You rock man. I got the power windows on my taurus working again because of your video.Thanks.

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what if it sometimes works sometimes not, how to diagnose, do you have to wait for when it doesnt work?

[@ronarndt6722]

This is good stuff. Your debug logic is good, the back-probe to identify power and connectivity is correct and the triple check by connecting to another known good motor closes any remaining guesses. Can't imaging why some give this thumbs down as this is exactly correct approach. Maybe double check connections and ground to be sure they're good but If you have concerns because of other electrical anomalies, that's a different subject and video. Thanks I appreciated this video's testing Vs Parts Swapping fix!

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+Ron Arndt The initial troubleshooting is backwards, but it works. Begin with the suspected defective component, check power toward the source, not away from it. Then install a known good component. Aircraft maintenance and repair 101.

[@rusco321]

Ron Arndt 2003 Sebring sedan. I fed the front pass. motor 12v from a separate battery and it works up and down by switching the wires. When plugged into the car harness window goes down, but not up. Will not work at all from the driver's door master switch. I have a constant ground on one​ leg of the motor, even with the switch in the neutral position, and no ground on the other leg with the switch in the neutral or up and down positions. Any ideas? Thanks

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Fred Flintstone that's aircraft maintenance 101 buddy because the practice requires to assume the worst first being that fixing the simplest thing may Overlook the most complex thing being close to failing and cause a plane to fall out of the sky so that is why you start at the device that stopped working on a plane first as a preventative measure to avoiding a catastrophe. In Automotive you start with the simplest least expensive cause regardless if the process of elimination leads to The Most Extreme Complex item in a system because if it fails on an automobile it likely will not cause harm to anyone's well-being even on a brake system buddy.

[@ricchase]

In a pinch, you've tried everything and maybe come to the conclusion you're gonna need a new motor or switch. Maybe you don't have the money to buy a new switch and it's gonna rain. Or you live in one of those places you wouldn't live in if you didn't have to, gotta get that window up. This works and has worked for me, anyway. Open the affected door and with a fist, moderately bang on the door panel around where you surmise the motor and attaching wires might bang. All the while with key on and your switch for that window pressed. If you're lucky the window will close. If not, there's one more possibility to try. With key on, but switch not depressed, open affected door and slam it closed fairly firmly. Much harder than you normally would, but much like you would if a rabid Bigfoot was 2 feet away from getting into your car with you in it. Well, did either of those work? Try it again, but don't stay up all night with it. If it's going to work it'll do it on the first second or third try. If it doesn't, follow this video or go see the car doctor, when you get the bucks. A lot of em. I have a PT Cruiser that the driver's window gets stuck in the open position and won't close. Freaked out, I immediately went to the WEB to find a solution. One video harkened to my less-than-Bezos wealth and offered these solutions for the desperate. With no promise they'll work. The banging on the door panel with my fist did and does (1 year now) work for me, for how long is the only remaining question. Good luck or getcha some Handi-Wrap.......

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Thank you. Your video is easy to follow and made it easy to diagnose my truck's switch.

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Just diagnosed my power window problem with this video. Spot on! Thank you.

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THANK YOU this video really saved my bacon. I knew the driver window motor was bad. I had been looking to get one. Then happened upon this video. I followed you as best I could. But the car I was working on had a lot of wires. I could not tell which wires went to the driver widow. But when I probed the connections I found one that, when I pushed the button it tried to roll up, it was already up. But when I pushed the button to go down No light No movement. So I took the switch out and took it apart. Half of it looked like it had rusted away. I am thinking water got to it. Anyways I got a new one and hooked it up. Pushed the button down and for the first time in several years the window rolled down. I pushed up and it rolled back up. Even the auto window worked. Thank You again , had it not been for this video I would have been buying parts I did not need. I also should mention I have bought parts from 1A Auto Parts. Nice folks and reasonable prices.

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Thank you for your video. Very helpful. I was just working last night on my 2005 convertible beetle. As of the sudden, all 4 windows, the convertible top, the trunk lid switch and the trunk light stpped working. It never happened to me. Should i check the fuses?

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Hi there you have been very helpful my first attempt couldn't find the way to get the power cable off the door pannel to remove the panel you make it look easy need to watch it again

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Thanks for posting this video. I figured it was a bad window motor. My issue is my window control module. I think has a parasitic draw because when I pull window fuse out my milliamps go down to .3. From .11 I even swapped out the module with a newer one, and I still have the same problem. What do you think it could be? I don’t see any cuts or tears either.

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[@demetrioalamilla9615]

In my case . On my chevy silverado 08 The problem wasn't the motor or the power switch . It was the plug conector to the motor it was loose on one side and that was causing the problem.

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I would have checked the wires at the motor first because if those two wires are hot, it means the switch is okay as well. You start at the end and keep working backwards. I think that makes more sense, don't you think? Just a thought. And thanks for everything you do here. And I like your clarity of videos. I think I am going to be needing a motor for my passenger side of 2005 Town and country. I will be ordering from you. Been too lazy to check it. :)

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Excellent video.

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[@TS-ef2gv]

Good info, but you could just start your power checks at the motor. If the motor is getting power you can skip the other two checks because you'll already know power is getting to and through the window switch. If no power is getting to the motor, then work backward from the motor to the switch check, etc. In my experience, the majority of the time on vehicles since the '90s it's the window motor that's bad. Before the mid '90s or so, power windows switches were a more common failure point, but not so much anymore. They do occasionally go bad, but it doesn't seem to be nearly as common after about the mid '90s. I've changed a half dozen bad window motors since the last time I had a bad window switch maybe twenty years ago. The thing that's really maddening with a power window or any electrical fault is an intermittent malfunction. I have a vehicle that I bought brand new, and just before it was about to go out of warranty based on time (36 months, it still had only about 15k miles on it) the driver's side power window starting being intermittent. It would stop working sometimes, maybe every few months, but then start working on its own again before I could take it back to dealership for a warranty claim. It always worked and tested ok at the shop, and neither they nor I could ever find the problem. Then a month or even several months later, boom, it temporarily stops working again, but starts working by the time the shop or I could test it. I can find no one online reporting a similar intermittent malfunction with that make and model.

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Yes. Good tip. I always start at the motor. If you have power there, You know it's not the motor/regulator

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Good stuff. Short, sweet and to the point. Thanks

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Thank you for the video ! I was going to take the car to a garage but after watching this ill do it myself

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All of your videos are well made and easy to comprehend. I rolled my 2000 Buick LeSabre's passenger window down the other day. When I tried rolling it up, the switch allowed the window up two inches. Though I can roll it down from that position, it will only go up two inches, yet the switch clicks. The shop said I need a regulator, motor, and wiring harness. Is that common? I am tempted to do it myself (after some troubleshooting) and order the parts from you.

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1A Auto Parts It is the motor and regulator. I have the window pulled up temporarily, but I'll soon order the assembly from you. Thank you for the quick response.

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Great instructional video with clear and concise explanation. Thank You!

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Awesome information/tutorial

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great step by step video! My passenger side window does not work. Everything else is fine. Does it mean that the whole Switch is broken?

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The rear passenger window won't stay up on my 08 VW Rabbit, will I need a regulator and a new motor? I'm so glad I found your KZbin! Thank you in advance!

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+Mrflask Tastic Sounds like a regulator issue. If you can hear the motor running when you press the switch, or it sounds like it's trying to work the window, you probably just need the regulator. But it's hard to diagnose without actually seeing it.

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I have a 2005 kia sorento, the drivers window won't work. I followed your instructions and diagnosed the problem in 5 minutes. Turns out the motor is bad. Thank you for your help.

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1987 GMC van driver's side dual window switch, works the passenger side but not the driver's side. Is there a relay that could cause this problem? If not, then just stick with your diagnostic procedure shown here? Great site!

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Absolutely great instructions people thank you for your great work and time.

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Perfect information now I have a project for the morning and hopefully I can fix the driver window in my 99 Toyota solara thank you

[@derekthomasgriffin]

Hi Mike, hello 1A auto. Thank you for the video! Very knowledgeable... I’m here in comments to ask kindly for guidance... Hello my fellow car enthusiast friends :) I’m diagnosing an issue with the passenger side window on my 2014 corolla, as well as the master panel on the driver side. The master panel only rolls down the driver window? It’s almost as if the window lock is stuck on, but as I sat in each seat and operated each switch individually, they all roll down, EXCEPT for the front passenger side... As of now, I’ve tested power to the master panel, it has power to all 4 switches (2front 2rear) all the switches are good... I’ve tested power (using multimeter as well as test light) to passenger side switch, as well as up and down operation. The new switch is good. Also tested motor making sure power comes from switch to the motor, new motor is all good. But window still won’t operate? Sooo I tested for good ground, and again no ground issues... Annnd sooo I ran a quick wire straight from my battery to the window motor, and it rolled my window up, yay :) I’m sure if I reverse polarity it’ll roll back down. So again, everything is good, so why won’t it work?This is not a riddle. May I please ask my fellow car enthusiasts for some advice? Input? I appreciate your time very much and if you have any questions as well, I’m moderately knowledgeable in some areas so feel free to ask and I’d be happy to help you out as well. Thank you everybody, thanks for your time, take care out there my friends God bless and be safe.

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Derek, did you ever get this figured out? I’m having the same issues.

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Thanks again 1A auto The cost of replacing my window regulator went from $486-$650 est. down to $48 plus 2 hour of my time

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Very nicely done. Thank you.

[@spawnedin72]

Any advice on a front passenger windows that goes down but will not go up. Should I replace the switch or is there anything more in-depth that I should look into. Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated. 2004 Ford Expedition XLT.

[@joelaulusa3774]

good ? Robert. I have same issue with a 94 corolla. So how about it A1? any suggestion?

[@Libertygrace5510]

Robert delgado mine went down..not up...got a new switch all is well.

[@robertintexas]

my 2002 silverado has a similar problem with my passenger side front door window. Goes down, but not up. Neither one of my switches make it go up (driver side and pass side) Does that mean it's probably the motor?

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Short or break in wire in boot in door jam

[@gumie3579]

It sounds like a bad motor. It’s going out but can still function with the help of gravity. It just doesn’t have the power to rise again

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[@spec1923]

video was helpful. I have a bad motor as well.

[@aussiecoop.5399]

Hi guys, love your channel 👍 I've got a strange problem with my power windows in my 05, H6, Subaru Outback BP, I had my front left and rear right windows, for some reason they both stopped working at the same time ?? Both of my other 2 windows still work, I have changed the master switch block an the door switches to no avail, can you suggest where I can keep looking to find out why ?? Are the two dead windows on the same circuit ?? As you can tell this is really doing my head in, I know a bit about electric's but I'm no expert, and living in Australia Auto electricians charge an arm and a leg. I really hope that you can help as this is driving me nuts, I absolutely love the car except for these window problems. Cheers guys and greetings from the land down under I've been a subscriber to your channel for years and love your tutorial video's. 👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Please help me head in the right direction.

[@WebbedPete]

Problem: using test light can kill the circuitry if smart switches/motors are involved. They can use 5 volt pulses to control with the phase of two pulse streams determining up/down. For such cars, a test light can't detect the trouble, but CAN cause a circuit to blow. :(

[@stevenbates4283]

Hi great video guys! I just diagnosed 2012 Honda Civic drivers side window without the auto switch and have power. Testing with the light, sending window up or down window stops and I lose the power, could it be that it’s the motor?

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Thank you for showing the video on window check procedure.

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I appreciate the help, I'll let U know how it goes this weekend when I get new motor.... Thanks!!

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Brilliant!Logical,clear and easy to follow.Thanks!

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great video, it was the motor but i fixed it. thanks!!

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[@robertcorbin9386]

Very helpful ordered my parts for my silverado from you guys thanks

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Robert Corbin

[@drebrown99]

I absolutely love this channel. I do have a question for you. So I've followed your steps from the video and when probing one of the wires from both the motor and switch the light only flashes breifly but doesn't stay lit. I don't see any obvious issues with the wire. Does this mean the switch is bad? Any suggestions?

[@brianbermudez8843]

very good instructional video. definitely helped me fix my friends window. thank you 1A you guys Rock!!

[@1AAuto]

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[@Jose87694]

Thank you so much, this is a Great Video. This is exactly what I got to do to test mine; my driver window stopped working, for a while did that and then it was working again until a week ago. Keep up the good work and again thanks for your time on sharing these instructions for us the DIY wanna safe a few bucks.

[@1AAuto]

+Jose87694 Thanks for watching, and we're glad we could help! 1aauto.com

[@thill9k]

Thank you again. I will be ordering parts from you guys. You guys are sharp.

[@vikinglord7252]

Hi 1A, I just purchased a power window switch (passenger) from you for my 2004 Honda Accord EX Coupe. I discovered while removing the old one and installing yours that the switch was actually not the real problem. The switch only seems to work for the window when the wires are partially plugged in to the switch. When you plug the wires in completely, the switch does not work. However, the door lock works all the time. My guess is that there is a loose or faulty wire running from the switch to the window motor. What do you think? What is the best way to go about diagnosing and fixing this problem?

[@paulholmes1181]

Mate, thanks from new Zealand helped immensely!!!!!

[@AL48-i4h]

Thanks so much! Went out and brought a test light and it wound up being my window motor🙂

[@Californiasnow]

Where do you get that tool to check the power? I have a 07 Honda Odyssey that is having window problems. When we get out of the car and shut the drivers door, without touching the fob buttons, the door lock actuator tries to unlock the door then it rolls down all the windows. Hondas have the feature where you can hit the unlock button on the fob once to unlock the drivers door and hit it again and hold to lower all the windows. The car is thinking that I'm doing that when I am not. The passenger sliding door window rolls down from the drivers window switches but does not roll back up. I'm assuming I need to replace the drivers side window control switches? Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. You're videos have helped me a lot. Thank you!

[@1AAuto]

+David Snow Your local auto parts store should have an ohm meter or a test light for you to purchase. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@1AAuto]

If any of our viewers need to replace their power window switch we carry new ones on our website for many different year, make and model vehicles. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all order in the US www.1aauto.com/power-window-switch/c/35?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@scottvermeulen5266]

I may need one

[@militanthd6484]

All windows work using the drivers main console but not independently. Help

[@HurricaneMelissa25]

1A Auto Parts question if the window rolls down but not up is that usually a sign of bad window switch

[@davidnguyen2001]

1A Auto Parts I have a Nissan 240SX 95 my one little Swiss is broken I just need the top cover twice wondering do you have that

[@terrionagirtman5871]

1A Auto Parts Nissan Maxima 2002 diagram for the wiring for the window on the driver side

[@trevorslater2547]

Cracking video, really useful 👌

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[@850CANE]

2002 Acura TL. Front passenger window. New motor and regulator works. Tested that. Fuse good for the window. Had everything tested by a friend. Bought new switch to see if that was the problem. Still won't work. Is there something I could be missing on this Acura? Thank you

[@brianhail5708]

love your work guys

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@elisagriscom6728]

I love your videos! I have replaced several parts on my husband's car, and bought all the parts from you. Now I need help. My driver's side window is still working but very slowly. I was going to check the switch, etc, but my 2010 Equinox doesn't look like the one in your video. Help???

[@1AAuto]

+Elisa Griscom Thank you for contacting us Elisa, unfortunately we currently do not have this particular auto repair on that year, make and model vehicle. In the event that we need to perform this repair we'll do a video on it. Thank you for purchasing your parts from us it's greatly appreciated. If you would like to leave a review for us on Facebook it would be greatly appreciated. Have a great holiday season. 1aauto.com

[@JohnRNolan]

Great video. What if you have 4 door Chevy, windows working from drivers door, however, both rear passenger doors working either up or down intermittently at best. Does this mean issue lies with drivers door master switch panel? Only reason I ask is when I removed one rear window switch for inspection window can't go up from drivers door until switch is reinstalled. It appears that the driver rear window shut off switch is working. How likely would it be both rear widow switches fail at the same time, both working intermittently? What further testing should be done, am I missing anything?. Think I may just replace one to see what happens. Perhaps that is the case. Appreciate your time and help. Look forward to your response. Thanks! John

[@nathanjohnson3790]

Thanks So Much Sir! Really Appreciated The Video!!

[@mohdmoideen8225]

tks,helped me fix my window problem.

[@1AAuto]

+mohd moideen We're glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@YenCrew]

I just purchased a regulator from you. (Which by the way, service, shipping, prices & customer service was all fantastic!) Now as far as the installation. Does the switch have a fuse on it? There's a black cube that looks like a fuse but I'm not sure. I have a 2002 Accord. If it is my switch. Can I repair it or do I have to replace it? I don't have one of those power testers so for the mean time I don't have a way of knowing what the problem is.

[@1AAuto]

+Victor Huerta Hi Victor, We currently do not carry replacement window switches for this particular vehicle. If you haven't checked yet, you may want to check the fuse in the fuse box to see if it's good. You may also want to purchase a test light from your local auto parts store to see if there is power going to and from the switch. Another thing that you could check is the wire harness that runs between the door and body of the car for a broken or frayed wire which could be also causing the issue. Hope this helps you out. Thank you for your order. If you would like to leave us a review on Google it would be greatly appreciated. Here is a link to our reviews section. Have a great day! goo.gl/i5JFNY

[@YenCrew]

1A Auto Parts I actually have left a review 😊👍 I definitely plan on buying me a test light, just waiting on a check. I was able to get someone to check for me. There's power going through & when he had the test light connected & hit the switch. It made a funny noise. So he believes it's the switch. It's just weird that it's getting power, & making noise, just isn't sending power to the motor. It's so confusing but thanks for the reply.

[@ijustwanttoaskaquestion106]

Hello, great video. My fuse is fine, I tested power to the switch and the light comes on. I have 1 yellow wire and 1 white wire to the regulator. Only the white wire lights up. I also tested at the regulator and only the white wire lights up. Does this mean I need a new switch?

[@864doorcutty]

Great video 👍

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[@brendonchase9460]

Very helpful thank you

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[@jimbox114]

My 2011 Ford Ranger is having issues with drivers side window. Sometimes it works and sometimes it don't. When it stops working I can smack my door a few times and it will usually start working for abit. I replaced the switch and it didn't help anything. I don't think the motor is bad because when it works it works flawlessly. It just seems like something is shorting out when I hit rough road *which there is alot of where I live*.

[@ericaddison4715]

Wow, these are great videos! Excellent job.

[@davidmclean4773]

excellent video thanks

[@1AAuto]

No problem. Thank you for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393