Diagnose and Fix a Stuck Power Car Window, Slow or Won't Move Or Go Up - Regulator / Motor Assembly

In this Video, Josh takes the mystery out of how to properly diagnose and fix an automatic car window. Everyone is faced at some point with a car window that either doesn't go up or doesn't go down. Josh walks through all the potential issues and how you can fix it yourself.
Tools needed:
Socket set
Screwdrivers (gun optional)
Razor (or something to pry open screw covers)
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[@eeyyaakk6801]

Hand cranked windows are best!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

It’s true!

[@USSF_Dependa]

Lol yep I hate electric

[@RolandFort1]

This video basically helped me figure out my Toyota Hilux drivers side electric problem. After 16 years (2007 model) the nut holding the glass had worked its way free (detached) making the raise on odd angles - thus bouncing in & out of the guides. I was able to fix it myself in just over a hour carefully detaching the parts (following his informative process). If I had of taken it to the mechanic they could not have done a better job & I would be paying a few hours labour & probably un needed parts meaning at least $300 plus. I am really pleased that I Google searched this video.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad I could help! Good job on the fix 🤙🏽

[@CarlosMendez-hm8vs]

I like the detailed step by step. The left passenger side window wont go up but I follow similar steps and I was able to see the motor working but the gear and rail wont lift the window a bit of moving here and there the window got back in place and fix.

[@hotty268]

A back up system with a manual wiind up would be nice

[@kylesage1446]

Great video. Very informative.

[@ShafiqulIslam-fp5dx]

I found the video very helpful regarding my project. Thanks a million bro.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it helped!

[@user-vi5ny4vm6u]

Very explanatory ! Well done

[@JoseRodriguez-oc5xo]

Thanks amigo very nice explanation video is exactly what I need I fix my son Carr and the 4 windows not working so grasias larga vida para ti amigo ( long life to you amigo)

[@EmeraldEdge72]

Thank you i will be utilizing what you have shown.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Great 👍

[@Graphicales]

Thanks for the tips and for sharing this video .i have the problem where my window was going up slowly but it stopped working and now it is closed up and I don’t hear the motor making any nose at all so according to your video/tips ,it looks like the motor died. 🙄 but thanks for sharing.

[@olivetree633]

Nice work and plenty of info. Thank you

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Much appreciated

[@darreljulia638]

Great video. All windows now working in 15 minutes! Thanks

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Wow, really?

[@olivetree633]

You must be a magician lol😂😂😂 That's too long. I made my power windows work in a blink of an eye

[@robertmunro6188]

Excellent tks kindly Terry Munro

[@skyllerwhiddon2266]

My Honda Ridgeline is making an odd noise when I brake that seems to be coming from underneath the steering wheel. It’s not a scraping noise or anything like that it almost sounds electrical. Any idea what it could be?

[@billybull7419]

This is the perfect video

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks 🤙🏽

[@antoniodiaz7155]

Very handy bro thanks !

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it helped

[@roswithasperling9134]

Hi Josh. Love your videos. I have a 2002 mercury sable wagon well maintained. My driver side is working on and off. After new motor, new switch, new replays and regulator working the window stops working and then it doesn't. It makes a clicking noise under the dash but the window won't move. This could be a discussion for Click&Clack, radio show about car problem mysteries on public radio, but sorry to say that show has been gone for quiet some times. Maybe you have a thought on this. Your videos are amazing and you have such great knowledge. To bad you don't live near where I am. Thank you Josh and all the best.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

The clicking is usually the relays passing the power through so that’s good. I wonder is the window is getting bound up in the track somehow?

[@krookithaus]

very good instructions

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks!

[@BenTheFox150]

Thank you!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

You're welcome!

[@mberge1]

Hi, I ordered a new window motor and regulator. The drivers side window is stuck in the up position. I am not able to reach the screws to unattach the regulator to the bottom of the window. I tried moving the window down but it won't move. Any suggestions?

[@michaelemail6042]

very good..well explaied...thank you

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it was helpful 🤙🏽

[@OthmanAlikhan]

Thanks for the video =)

[@user-by7wd2uh2l]

I just fixed it:) thanks man 😎😎😎

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

No problem 👍

[@JoeyLUTZ-xu9cq]

​@@BudgetMechanicHawaii4:17

[@tracyroberts6800]

I have an older pathfinder. I can control the passenger front window lowering, but not close it. Any ideas? Do I need to replace the driver's side control panel on the door?

[@RolandFort1]

Sounds like my problem I just solved. Probably a bolt has worked its way free as (you said older vehicle) & it works ok one way - but not the other. (they were my symptoms too)

[@mags81]

So I had 2 back windows fixed recently - 40 euros each. A week later the front passenger window regulator broke (i can hear it spinning). I got mad cos the window went down and it's stuck. It's winter and I have no garage to keep the car safe. So I am here watching your video on how to save 40 euros and I am getting an understanding of why it costs that much. I am lucky it's only 40. But then again I am a woman and cooking sounds easier to me. Satisfying to watch though. Thank you! 😊

[@terricktrail6315]

Mine stopped working all together so all i did was to unscrew the motor cover, regrease motor, clean motor contact and it was good to go.

[@NutAQ3D]

Hey man (and everyone watching who has experience in vehicular mysteries) I've got a 2007 mx-5 miata, cylinder 3 misfire, switched the ignition coils to see if it jumps to cylinder 1,2,4,5, but it just sits at 3, I've checked wiring, might redo it soon just to see if I screwed that up, and also want to test for a vacuum leak, all that being said, if anyone has any other ideas, it'd be much appreciated. For reference I've cleaned the c02 sensor, fresh spark plugs, new ignition coils, cleaned that tiny ass filter (let's be honest, I'm not a car guy so.. No idea what it is or what it does) just heard that solved many check engine lights aaaaand nothing... Really want/NEED this fixed seeing as I'm about 4 months late on registration, so, yeah, if anyone has any unique ideas (I'm not a car guy, but I'm not stupid, I'm not drilling holes into my engine) it'd be much appreciated!! I do not want to let go of this car, it may have it's dings and dents and... Being owned by a racer, it's wear and tear, but this is my bae.... Seeing as my human bae left me ;-; ....dont want to have to count my losses y'know? Thanks in advance if anyone sees 😂

[@tommys699]

Hi. Question... My driver's window sometimes works fine but other times I have to press down on the glass while pushing the button in order for the window to go up or down. Is that a bad motor/regulator?

[@rey._cordx1027]

My driver window will randomly stop moving sometimes as well. Most likely your going to have to take off the door panel to see what could possibly be the issue which may or may not be easy depending on your vehicle. It’s probably best to do this when your window won’t move so you can observe what isn’t working. 1) turn the key in your car so that the engine isn’t running but the radio and lights come on. Press down on the window button when you do this you should see a slight flicker in your interior lights or see slight movement in your voltmeter. If you don’t, then the switch is the problem. But I’m assuming it might be the regulator/motor. 2) press the switch and see if the motor makes any noise. Signs of a bad motor are the window rolls up slowly or sometimes a clicking sound. If your window is misaligned or rolls down quickly it might be the regulator. Hope this helps

[@tommys699]

@@rey._cordx1027 thanks so much. I'll try that.

[@ch-wl1dp]

My car window specifically the drivers side has been through 2-3 repairs and I'm tired of it

[@claytonlloyd5471]

hey man, I’ve got a problem with my window where it will roll up half way then get stuck but if pull the window up it will start to go up again could there be something jamming the glass and preventing it from raising past that point? It seems to go down just fine and up at a normal speed but I have no idea what is wrong with it

[@YungEagle3k]

Gear is stripped

[@RolandFort1]

Sounds like my problem I just solved. Probably a bolt has worked its way free and the glass moves out of the tracking. Do you get a bang noise as you raise the window? Maybe that is a clue on the tracking as if it works ok one way - but not the other. (they were my symptoms too)

[@Radius..]

My window regulator/motor just clicks, I replaced both motor and regulator and still does the clicking. I also checked/ replaced all wires and checked fuses but it still doesn’t work. Feels like a low voltage issue, could this be a battery issue? All the other windows work

[@saddamlucdahlia7842]

U check the ground wire?

[@Radius..]

@@saddamlucdahlia7842 checked every single wire that door has to offer, it acts as if the window is fully up when in reality it's not. Maybe the function is reversed? Down is up and up is down? Don't think so but

[@williamstidham2163]

My glass is stuck to the rubber seals and will not roll down, other side broke lose, works great, going to try some soap and spray it on driver side and see if it will move, Pulls the inside light down when I push the windows button down.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Uh oh!!

[@marilyngatson2289]

How can I tell if my power window motor or power window switch is bad? I can push the window button down but it won't go right away I have to wait a few seconds and then it starts to move down.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

That’s a weird one, does it move up and down the right speed? Or is it slow?

[@tracywo]

​@@BudgetMechanicHawaiiI have the same problem with my car.. the window goes up at a regular speed. But. I have to wait about 15 secs

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Seems like something electrical Vs the motor. Try swapping the window relay with another relay and see it’s it’s better. Or it could be the switch in the door

[@tracywo]

@@BudgetMechanicHawaii Thank you!

[@davidtarnowski7612]

It was a good video, but where is the diagnostics? Do I have a switch problem or a motor problem?

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Did you test voltage at the motor plug? Check relays? Hear sound in door when pressing button?

[@CocoChanelle-1]

Once the guy was able to fix my regulator.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

That’s amazing. They are not usually serviceable

[@margottamayhem9280]

Fixed mine. Who would have thought?

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Knew you could do it

[@JohnK-pb6mn]

Looks like quite a hassel

[@vijayagrawal78]

Garrg. In. Kandiwali. West name

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Indeed