Car Window Stuck Down - How to Fix Power Window

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In the video, 1A Auto shows how to diagnose a power window that is stuck down or slow to raise. The video is applicable to most vehicles with power windows.
🔧 List of tools used:
• Power Probe
• Painter's Tape
• Wires
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[@alexxx9830]

I just installed the driver window cause it wasn’t working but I fixed it now other windows aren’t going down ,any suggestions?

[@macfady2181]

Before doing anything, just check the fuse.

[@MrRick0707]

You dont have to cut cord if motor don't work. Just remove motor from window regulator and manually raise or lower window as needed with a wrench usually 3/8 drive work

[@Jlragent]

THANK YOU! I've been looking for this all day. Cut the cord. THANK YOU! Seriously everything else assumes the motor works or the window is already up. THANK YOU!

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching!

[@nancybthescratcher6327]

Great job

[@cydelorean]

Great videos from A1. For this problem, I wish he would've started with how to remove the door panel, I am pretty novice at this. I'll search for a video on how to do that and then proceed to watch and learn from this one. 👌

[@dominiqueh6287]

Thank you for explaining all the possible problems, now I feel ready to try to fix my windows.

[@TupacChakutec]

Great video. My window goes down but not up. And i will try all youve mentioned. Thanks! Subscribed!

[@52darrell]

Great video!!! Took me and my brother a minute but it worked. My window was off track

[@edpewitt2586]

Simple and to the point!

[@redscarfboy]

So... If you're not a car dude, don't have the knowledge to take the panel off, and you already know it's the switch and it's 8:00 p.m. and rain is forecast tonight: how do raise the window?

[@zeevab882]

Excellent video! Now I know what to try! Appreciate this!

[@troyyee217]

Thanks for the pro tip ... saved me a trip to the shop !

[@1AAuto]

+Troy Yee Thanks for checking us out, glad this helped! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@chevar2801]

I have a 2006 Honda Civic and I tested the switch with the back window switch. It is doing the same thing. I switched the passenger front switch to the rear passenger side door and it worked both up and down. However, when I used the back passenger side door switch on my front passenger door it did not go down. I know it’s not a motor problem because I ordered another motor and window regulator assembly, and the same problem exists.

[@19440116]

Thank you! I have the same problem on my Honda Civic Hybrid VIII: the window just goes down and not up! I procured a new window regulator and it had the sam problem. Now I will procure a new window switch. But my problem is: why, also from the driver side, it is not possible to raise the window? Is there some circuit trick inside the righ side switch that doesn't premit the motor to turn in the oposite direction?

[@markbellingham4536]

Lovely way of explaining 👍👍👍

[@basheerkhan4633]

Awesome bro great tutorial

[@dannyhernandez8347]

great video bud helped alot I appreciate it.

[@barahirsring2985]

Neither front window would go back up, with a storm coming. Door locks inoperable. View the video...why yes, I did jump my 2009 Nissan Maxima just yesterday due to a run down battery. The process shown on the video worked perfectly! Thank you1

[@tesla845]

Thank you. This video gives me an idea.

[@k.a.3678]

My passenger window wouldn’t roll up on my Lexus 350. I just put the back window, (known working) switch on my passenger window and BOOM! It works. My switch was bad. Saved me money…yay! Thank you for this video.

[@Smittyschannel]

DO NOT cut the cord- only makes for bigger replacement issues

[@JayCeeMax]

03:23 Nice zoomed in shot right here guys. Good job.

[@1AAuto]

+Jay Cee Max Thanks for the feedback!

[@diriazi]

thank you. i learned something

[@TerryBadger]

Another Excellent Video :)

[@jaybird4406]

Great video. You guys rock .

[@1AAuto]

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[@sebenupps]

Is there any other way then to cut the cords? Awesome video. I wish I would have found this first.

[@TheAbulletAway]

Great video, thank you!

[@chrisowens2416]

Thank you!

[@ilaisaanejr]

Thank you very helpful

[@BhattiMasood-o8z]

Good information thanks boss

[@sarvarzjjatt9240]

thanks heaps for video, whats the cause mine ford territory driver side door glass working and front passenger side working but if i use passenger side switch to up and down, and rear door stuck, can you help me out please

[@c.l.h5717]

Great video man. Love all your stuff especially with the Power Probe. I do have a Power Probe question on this one though; you used a ground wire to ground to the car.. could you have used the Power Probe ground wire that comes out of the bottom instead of using a separate wire to ground it?. Was there a specific reason why you chose not to use the built-in ground system? Thx much

[@srairmand]

Mine was a 40 amp fuse when it should have been 30..fixed that and voila! Working again.

[@1AAuto]

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[@pennyweezy]

Thank you.

[@ckwasiq9478]

Everything explained point to point 🔥🔥🔥

[@1AAuto]

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[@wishiknew1974]

Wow! Love it!

[@1AAuto]

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[@193322009]

If all of us automotive drivers would send letters to the manufacturers and tell them we want all metal parts in the window regulators and not cheap crappy plastic parts, maybe our constant problems with these crappy designed systems might improve. I've had 3 replacements in the last two years and had to spend quite a lot of money on repairs!

[@elongatedmusk3132]

Nice thought but then greedy folks will.just say "that's how we keep the prices affordable" as if they don't charge too much already. Imagine if they did use quality...they'd cost twice as much (although it would be nice for an after market part supplier & manufacturer to make high quality replacements so we can buy 1 replacement part 1 time fix it once then be done for the life of the car) so good theory but fact of the matter, I think, is they just don't even care smh which is why they use special screws, bolts, fittings & other annoying stuff to make us take it to the dealership...or trust a shady mechanic or stress ourselves out in hopes we cause further damage. Good luck

[@noahmungcal4518]

i tried pulling up my window but it goes down instead when it when down it stopped working up and or down. what could be the problem? would it be my regulator assembly?

[@c0ntender1]

Thanks

[@monmadale]

Can you possibly do a video for Toyota Corolla big body central lock repair... Thanks 👍

[@shyguy740]

Rather than cutting the regulator wire cable, I would disconnect the motor from the refulator gear and turn the regulator gear with a pair of needle nose pliers. That way, you would save almost 100 bucks not replacing the window regulator.

[@Lore-wv5mt]

That’s the tool I want!! I just couldn’t find the name of it .:.I’m get it thanks !

[@1AAuto]

+Lore 353 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@zurdoremi]

I have done all that troubleshooting and the window keeps working but intermittently, one moment it does, one moment it does not. I removed the motor, responds fine forward and reverse. I moved the glass up and down without motor, moves smoothly. As soon as I bolt the motor it works a few times and then stops responding. I replaced the switch, same thing. And of course the only thing I have not replaced is the regulator pantograph because nobody has it new.

[@brittsbit770]

Also,tap on the switch that's not working. They wear out,or get dirty and wet. If you tap as you are trying to roll it up,it may ingage. In my case it did. Thanks

[@troycollins6654]

What tool you used for the red wire

[@wooster1414]

This guy is like safety Steve got his knee pads on to tell us about window motors lol I think safety is important but this much safety just screams overkill.

[@alchaves7216]

Some of us oldie foggies need knee pads everytime we use our knees. Comes from all the construction jobs.

[@king-yr2hc]

The switches for both the rear window and the passenger window. Both doors do open just the buttons for the boot door and the glass window for the passenger window too

[@jimvela7145]

Do you have any videos on motor/regulator rear window replacement for a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5sl

[@1AAuto]

+Jim Vela We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@DeeDee-rx3cb]

If all the wiring and motor is good and still doesn't work, on some cars you have to reprogram pcm or bcm to get it to work again. Some switches aren't connected directly to power but through some module first.

[@1AAuto]

+Dee Dee Thanks for the feedback!

[@menelaostheo8035]

In my Peugeot 207cc 2008 the passenger’s window the cord cutted the mechanism is working can you suggest me something?? There is replacement of cord of I had to buy a new mechanism with cord ?

[@nhlanhlam3494]

Great Video. My window doesn’t open and close but problem it only opens 3 centimetres down so barely opens

[@macfady2181]

If the drivers side switch won't work either front window put/swap a 10A fuse in the M26 position in the fuse panel.

[@truckerron]

1:30 to 1:50 was not clear and have no idea what you did.

[@raymondperez3553]

Could We Use A Silicone Spray In The Window Tracks Temporary Until We Are Able To Get it Fixed or Replaced?.. is it Safe?..

[@vikisart]

Ok, I got the door panel off and my 2002 chevy cavalier, 4 door sedan's door is pretty much clodsed in. There are some bolts, but it appears that there are some welded silver studs on it. It is NO where as open as the car you worked on, here. What do I do? Thank you.

[@ELX3OCELOTL]

What power probe are you using

[@mercuriallimit]

What is happening when the motor turns for 1-3 seconds and then stops, either down or up position only and only once and it stops mid way, after that no responds. I had to take out the plug and plug it back in again for it to move a bit more.

[@therush2049]

What would you do if even after replacing the switch or verifying it worked the window still would not go up

[@jaqthedragon6657]

Thanks bro gonna use my alligator clips and jump it from the battery. Thx much love from Yodie land

[@worldofvideos429]

Hi I am your new subscriber. Good Explanation. The case of my Car is different. My Chevy Cruze Driver Side Power Window goes down at Appoximatwly 10CM and create Strong Noise. And I close it it create strong noise....please advise

[@1AAuto]

+WORLD OF VIDEOS We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@billyclark]

I have a 2006 ford territory sy, window will go down but not up. The motor will go up without the switch, but I have replaced the switch and still the same problem. Anyone have advice on what to check/replace next?

[@victorvivar324]

I can hear a clicking noise when I press down or up on the window switch but it doesn’t go anywhere. Would that be the motor or the regulator?

[@macfady2181]

Regulator

[@SSUKBD]

My driver side windowr of Vauxhall Insignia stopped working. All other windows working fine. The Driver window switch felt a bit dizzy too, like soft. How can I check if the driver switch is faulty? I removed the switch panel and found it's connected with 8 pins, is there any paper clip way to check if this is the Motor or switch problem? Then which pin slot is controlling the Dri

[@newphx]

uh...how do you get the paneling off? that would be a logical start to this video.

[@1AAuto]

+newphx We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@fredypedroza6000]

What if we don’t have a power probe? Is there any other way to check if motor is working? My switch will not move window up or down but I don’t know if it faulty because I don’t know how to check if power is running to the motor

[@manuelvega8096]

Did u find a solution I’m in the same situation can’t get window up n no power probe

[@macfady2181]

A little late now but I'll post for others. If the middle windows work but the fronts wont move using the drivers side controls, and the power mirrors don't work (if equipped) there is a high probability it is just the 10A M26 fuse. I'd suggest 1st step regardless would be swapping the horn fuse with the M26 and seeing if that works. Don't just go by visual fuse inspection. In terms of the motor, you can apply power directly from the battery to the motor to see if it works.

[@Realistic718]

My passenger window won’t go up from either the driver or passenger switch… so which switch should I replace first? Or what could this be? P.s the motor works perfectly fine

[@macfady2181]

I read previously the drivers side switch controls the signal to passenger side, so start there. Did you try changing M26 fuse?

[@yosoy3879]

Can you lower window using same method?

[@king-yr2hc]

I know I'm a little thick in cars but not sure why there wasn't a fuse already not there especially as the glass window in the drivers window works fine so go finger.

[@tjmone74]

Any suggestions for why a window would roll halfway up then stop?

[@Asian_Connection]

HELP!!!! Your videos are great. I love my 1997 4runner Ltd with 240k. I want keep it runner forever. Can you help me with one issue that I can't solve. My passenger door window only goes down but not up. I have replaced the window motor already but it is still having the same issue. I tried both driver and passenger side buttons, checked the fuse but they both can't bring the window up only down. Can you give me a few pointers in troubleshooting the issue. Thanks.

[@1AAuto]

+Web Cityx Thank you for watching! Have you greased up the sides of the window tracks to make sure it is not just getting stuck? You can also crack open the door panel and observe the regulator in operation. That way you might be able to pick up on the issue. Other than that it could be electrical, but would not have any recommendation on a fix. We hope this helps! 1aauto.com

[@vanquishstorm3806]

Web Cityx Did you happen to resolve the issue? I'm having the same issue with my passenger side window. Neither driver or passenger switch buttons work in the up position only in the down position. I know the window motor works because the window will raise up if I jump the motor terminals with power. It's not the window switch either since I tried another switch and it didnt resolve the issue.

[@tonyd.4430]

Did either of you guys resolve this issue? Having the same issue. Replaced the motor, switch is suppling power but it won’t go up without some starting help, then it goes. I’m assuming the regulator? Since there’s not much else to check or replace

[@liquidsunshine697]

@@tonyd.4430 any word??

[@liquidsunshine697]

@@vanquishstorm3806 any word on a fix? My cavalier does this and the motors been replaced a couple times.

[@bluebonnetjasmine969]

My window will not go down without getting stuck. It will go down an inch but when the window is off the regulator or whatever then the regulatot or the lifter works fine. Any ideas what's wrong with it? It's a Ford f150 2001 XLT. It acts like the window hits something preventing it from going down like it should.

[@51red2]

Is it likely to be the switch or the motor/regulator if my window gets stuck in the down position one day, works fine the next day, stops working AGAIN, and then works normally AGAIN? When it does work normally, it seems to reset after I turn on the ignition. Thanks!

[@jeffpacetti5800]

Sometimes it can be the wire loom in the door jam. The wires can get frayed from opening and closing the door for years. Pull back that rubber boot and inspect.

[@yaguramizukage8615]

My power windi cannot go down go up..why sir the motor problem or any part2 problem??

[@mike178baller]

My front passenger window won’t go up using the passenger AND driver side main switch’s. Would that rule out a switch probability and perhaps be a motor or regulator?

[@1AAuto]

+Mike Chahal Thanks for watching! If it's not responding to either switch then the issue is probably going to be with the motor, regulator or wiring. A popular way to go is to replace the motor and regulator assembly as you cover almost all bases.

[@Realistic718]

@@1AAuto Same problem with mine^ except my motor and and regulator works, I replaced it… is it a wiring deal and if so how do I further troubleshoot this

[@azizshavershian2065]

same symptoms - did you figure this out?

[@joehyundaitech7961]

great video I learned a lot from it as I do on every video of lens

[@1AAuto]

+JOE Hyundai Tech Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@lancelawrence1971]

I have a 2011 hyundai genesis coupe and the driver side window regulator won't go up. How do I get the window up to remove it? I have a new regulator, but I can not get the window out nor the regulator panel out because it's attached to the window.

[@twl107]

My drivers window 98 Camry wouldn’t go up. Replace the regulator and tested it to make sure the new one worked. Moved up and down until I put it all the way down. Seems like it got locked in place

[@GeterdonePipp]

I have a 96 chevy Silverado.....window getting stuck in down position but wont go up...has new switches but still wont go up unless I jump it ...any suggestions???

[@juancarmona6613]

I got my fromt windows going up and down slow, what can possibly be motor? And then one of them windows make a squishy sound

[@marynorris799]

Is that even on back window to an any car window

[@robertjimenez2986]

POWER PROB (12v contact ?)- My I ask going into your example between 1-2min mark you added "ground wire" got it....then a power probe. My 1st question ..if you set-up backwards will that damage the motor? 2nd question .. if without a power probe can you run a wire with 12Volts to that post (is it 12volts ?)? That is motor connector is #1-ground and the other post is #2-12volts. In other words that power probe is basically running 12volts to that other connector on the motor. I know my motor works because mechanic added "Cordless Tool Battery Pack" ran wires from the pack to that motor connector and window went up. He didn't know I was watching I looked away, then he said to me he would close the window in up position for $70 because he didn't have parts (switch). I have 1993 Isuzu Rodeo just forced into retirement last year with no income (social security soon). Most Grateful ..

[@milmi2]

Hi! I have a 2000 Ford Contour with all doors are locked. I have the keys but, they will not work even when I got a new battery. Can you help? Thanks. Francis

[@carolbaer168]

How do you get the inside door panel off

[@macfady2181]

One screw by door lever, one screw by door handle (remove little cover). Otherwise just held on with plastic clips.

[@ernestogomezjr6322]

Hey sir, my motor works and my switch is working and making the motor move but my window doesn’t move.. any idea on what it could be?

[@TheUNIRadio]

Is there a way to put it up manually?

[@itsamadmadworld7524]

HE TELLS HOW TO DO IT 4:05

[@stevenscogin4384]

Where is your tester hooked up to in order for you to get the window to go up ?

[@1AAuto]

+Steven Scogin The power probe would be hooked up to the battery.

[@stevenscogin4384]

1A Auto Parts Thank you for clearing up my question in a very fast reply.

[@rickeykeeton71]

1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know so it is 12 volts going to the window motor?

[@frankyvee1]

@@1AAuto OK that's the part I was missing. The probe part was not explained well.

[@biff2k2]

My window goes up but stops half way and if you pull up on the window the motor will start again. I feel it’s the motor but think maybe it’s the regulator binding up or something.

[@dwaitlee242]

Same symptom , but I tried replacing the switch with rear one which works fine. it didn't work. And I tried the switch which looked not working in rear window but it worked. And I connected those pins with wires jumped and it went up suddenly. So, my problem is not related with motor or switch. Then, what could it be ? If master switch on the driver's side has something wrong, could it be happened too ?

[@user-fp8ig2gl6m]

Good day i have langly pulsar i can get leftdoor window pls where cani get it the car is harshback 1984

[@ColitoPR]

I have the same issue in the passenger window but It does the same thing with both switches (Master & passenger switch) the motor only working in one direction.

[@azizshavershian2065]

same symptoms - did you figure this out?

[@MegaShowtime85]

I have the same issue. Do you figure out the problem?

[@jasonsullivan5448]

I have window goes up 3 inches goes back down when let off switch

[@muhammadshaheer2796]

I have a honda civic 2008. I have the problem with the window, it is going down but not up. The Mechanic tried replacing the switch but it still didn’t work. He said the ground is not working for the window. After 2 hours he still couldn’t fix it. What is the solution for this.

[@zulhafiz7426]

What did you use when you using that grounding wire?

[@zulhafiz7426]

Need answer ASAP

[@amandadimas1025]

Not very detailed on what to use to make window go up.

[@husseinsaad1381]

Powerprobe

[@atxplerma]

HELP!!! How about the passenger front window can roll it down but not up, on the driver's controls, but on the passenger door it works correctly. HELP!!

[@ProfessionalDad]

my passenger window automatically goes down. tried new door switch. could it be the master?

[@danielslomcinsky9759]

My window motor and regulator doesn’t work at all. How to do I get window down to remove the broken piece and replace it?

[@truebayamonstory0908]

My passenger window will go down but won’t go up from the door switch or the switches on the driver side, could it still be a switch?

[@1AAuto]

+Paxtrxck 090 We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@woodrowhurley2944]

How do you get the window up without a power probe

[@sukhpreetkaur1656]

Could you please help with that