If Window Won't Roll UP Here's The Simple Fix!!

If Window Won't Roll UP Here's The Simple Fix!!
Car Window Won't Roll Up.
Truck Window Won't Roll Up.
How To Fix A Window Regulator.
#WindowRegulator #WindowMotor #CarWindow
In this video I show how I fixed a window that wouldn't roll up anymore. Although the vehicle featured in this video is a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, the process should be similar for most vehicles whether a car or truck. The window regulator I used for my truck is the Dorman 741-579.
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[@danielalamo2075]

I replaced the regulator on our 02 suburban and 04 duramax. Hardest part was cleaning the dump truck load of dirt and crap out of the doors. Nice job! And you have a lovely assistant.

[@bandjolyn]

You're a beast, Jimmy! Thank you for posting this. This is a job every burb owner will eventually have to do lol.

[@PaulCTownsend]

Now spray your tracks with silicone spray often.

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

Exactly - but first wash out 25 years of crud and grime.

[@mikezimmerman2786]

Used the silicone and it worked great!!

[@midnight-xpress1136]

Was going to say the same thing. Also add, before you spray get a nylon brush or tooth brush and scrub the felt lined tracks to get debris out of the channel. Then silicone spray.

[@micahyarbrough5513]

I was also going to say silicone spray. Just did that on all my vehicles and the windows move so much more smoothly.

[@Devo1987]

Take off inner door panel pressure wash and srcub and silicone tracks befor replacing parts

[@billbailey7557]

Great video!! I had the exact problem with my 2004 Silverado 1500. About the simplest (and surprisingly inexpensive) fix I’ve ever done. Your tutorials are my ‘go to” when working on my truck. Keep up the good work. Thanks!!

[@jeffmeyers8526]

I have the exact same issue in my 2003 Suburban, same door and everything. Thanks for the 2003 video!! Keep em coming.

[@jamesrivera2533]

Same on my 95 tahoe

[@Eparker09]

Thanks for the guidance. Here's a tip to reuse that black sealant. I used my heat gun to heat it up enough to get back that tackiness.

[@jakemeoff0387]

Nice, on older GM window motors were riveted, so you would have to drill rivets out and bolt new window motor that comes with new bolts in. What an exceptional pain that was on '94 Impala SS and '80 Monte Carlo that I remember.

[@doonular]

You can easily hear that the window still slows down considerably near the top of its range. The first thing to do with a slow or struggling power window is to first clean and then lubricate the rubber gasket window seal all the way around with silicone spray. It can make a major difference. If you had tried that first, you might not have even needed to replace the regulator and saved yourself some money. You can do it to all of your windows as preventative maintenance.

[@joannaquanttumphysics]

My rubber gasket window seal melted into the door, now it stops working occasionally. Only when it's hot out. Would cleaning it work? There is no motor sound when it fails. It never fails going down.

[@doonular]

@@joannaquanttumphysicsI never heard of or encountered a window gasket seal actually melting, to me it sounds like the gasket seal will need to be replaced. Sorry I can't help more than that

[@RC4X4]

Great video and tips. Mine were slow going up and I just loosed the window and rolled it up and down the tightened the screw and they work good now.

[@BIGWILLY8313]

If the motor is seized you can cut the threaded wires that move the window up and down to manually move the window. Also i saw some people mention silicon spray on the window glass track thats a good tip but don't forget to look down that track and make sure the rubber seal that rides on the glass is not rolled over on itself doubling up the rubber on the glass if that makes any sense.

[@craftsman40]

I like the painter's tape thing. Good tip!

[@mickmcgrath2313]

Your lovely assistant is an absolute doll! You are a lucky man! God Bless y'all!

[@1RoadGarage]

Haha! 🙏

[@RutherfordTony]

You have a lot of great skills. I hope you are going to be camping sometime soon. The wifey is a doll. Your a blessed man. Safe travels!

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Weird, have the same exact issue with my 00 Burban. Thanks for the info!

[@jcortes3930]

@Mick McGrath take it easy there Harvey Weinstein

[@tx.anthxny773]

What😂😭

[@michaelquillen2679]

I don't remember if I've ever commented on any of your videos, but let me take the time now to tell you that I do enjoy them. Thanks!

[@Tablesaw818]

2 1Road videos in a week? What a treat!

[@benkanobe7500]

She is soooo great! Thanks for sharing your lovely wife with us. That smile....... you are blessed.

[@1RoadGarage]

Very blessed! Thank you.

[@billward4418]

I used silicone dray spray on window tracks worked well for me. Worth a try.

[@ashleynoneya3891]

Thank you for a very informative video, going step by step, explaining even the little things.

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

Wow! Thank you for this video. Thought they were more expensive.

[@cnoeway9632]

❤ Love this. I have to help fix someone's 2002 Tahoe, and today my 2003 Suburban rear passenger window just got stuck rolling it back up... stuck halfway down. 😁 Video saved, and gonna refer to it as I work on the part change.

[@KittehLiLMommi]

Good Job! I miss you guys and your guys Vlogs!

[@PainterD54]

Spary silicone spray in the window tracks about once a year from brand new, and don't hold your button down once the window stops and you won't have a problem.

[@x-man5056]

Good video Jimmy. Everyone with a more than 10 year old vehicle has at least one window acting up. Usually it's the driver's window. Once a year when I lube my truck, I use silicone spray in the window tracks. Sometimes it will even fix the sticking problem you had.

[@04JALD]

Great video again Jimmy

[@m.campbell2776]

Great job !

[@robertkaukani8915]

Thank you for the help 🤙🏽

[@dennishassler605]

I had a regulator go out in Mexico, but it was apparently the cable that time. SEVERAL years later, the motor appears to be the problem, so I bought a new regulator with a motor and will replace it. Not that long ago I repaired the driver's window mechanism and that only took an hour to install and worked perfectly. My Suburban has 320K miles on it and has no issues except some things get old and proper maintenance is important!!!!

[@dogtongue88]

I'll be going to the parts store today to give this a try thanks for the video that was very good

[@FabiusMaximus1000]

Yessss, it's the Ferris and Jimmy show! Funny wife gets first billing.

[@NoStress90s]

good fix, clean yukon/suburban. i just got a 03 gmc sierra 2500HD 6.0 and the dam thing is clean!!

[@danhambrick6331]

Thank you Jimmy 😁😁😍😍😍

[@appsunder-ground2524]

Auto body mechanic here Jimmy i subbed I love it man. Thumbs up great job

[@tomp4047]

I learn something each time I watch your videos. I had no idea how the window was attached to the regulator. I didn't know that you could cut the black adhesive on the Weather film. Wish I'd known that years ago. I didn't know you could buy the motor and regulator together. I've replaced at least a dozen power window motors in my and other people's cars. All with a messy drill out a rivet procedure. Once again, thanks so much Jimmy

[@kismofer1]

thanks 😊 bro...I will definitely replace the whole unit...got same issue front driver side..try some lube oil did not work..great video...

[@FunkyGOB]

Lol surprise window fix. Wives love that!

[@edirmacedojr1070]

just subscribed, very helpfull and good content , God bless you, thanks from Brazil.

[@ragtie6177]

Great video.

[@rtazman2004]

Good job On tbe window job

[@kentuckycornbread8502]

Clean the dirt from the tracks and spray silicone in the side tracks. It will help it even more.

[@jim3232]

Good video. Take pictures periodically during the job for reference when you’re putting it back together.

[@thomasbailey9820]

Love the end

[@alvinjenkins8005]

Thanks Stay Safe

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

THANK YOU ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨

[@benjamincoulsey7367]

Jimmy. Clean the window tracks then lube the tracks with silicone spray. Your new regulator will work much quicker and the window will slide much more easily too.

[@AC-hq7ce]

This video couldn’t have came at a better time! I also have an 03 suburban and I need to replace all my window regulators. Thanks Jimmy for all the cool vids! Keep’em coming! 👍🏼

[@thomasbrown7728]

On the back doors of my Jeep Cherokee, I used some 1/2” pvc pipe to hold up window. Used some tie wraps to hold things in place. It’s old and I don’t care about back doors.

[@bwagenberg]

Stop making her crazy. A Chicago wife will thank you, with a lot more projects and deadlines. You're very lucky/skilled. Now do a video on how to MAINTAIN window tracks so they don't bind up. How do you spray/clean the rollers while installed?

[@purushaonezeroeight165]

Thank you

[@opera93]

Thanks, surprisingly interesting.....though actually I have a 🐫GMC 2007 Canyon with Manuels, *& 2015 DODGE Journey & Windows work perfect ( so far).....! Good job,

[@kerryobrien8599]

My 98 Grand Prix does that occasionally and I just open the door , hold the up button and close the door firmly . Works every time and thanks to comments here I will spray lubricant in the track and hope the problem is cured .

[@SadePearce-wj6zv]

I love this video , i dont even have a car lol i just love to fix things 😂

[@HK-qj4im]

My 2003 Suburban does the exact same thing. I also noticed the cold issue. Btw.. I hope you already replaced your brake lines... I live in Iowa. They rusted away. VERY common on these years

[@pteddie6965]

Well done, video. You did an excellent job explaining this repair. BTW: Your wife is a cutie pie!

[@condor5635]

That earned you a kitchen pass or two. Great job

[@zuker1952]

Just fine. You just removed my excuse for not replacing the motors and regulators on my 03 Suburban. 175k and counting, no way I'd sell it. Thanks.

[@lamontruffin327]

Bet goodjob

[@michealrobinson]

I'd also spray the window tracks with a little silicone spray so the glass slides smoothly.

[@jakemason9436]

Glass goes down...glass goes up....glass goes down....glass goes up. Thanks Jimmy.

[@garyrichmond7857]

That's cool and I have problem with my car

[@greggthunderburg7294]

Before you do any of that make sure the window is not off its track like mine was.

[@braydenblomquist7624]

how do u check for that

[@braydenblomquist7624]

Can you do it without taking anything off like just looking at the window track from the outside

[@robertv8851]

I would do the same to my wife friend,good show doors are a pain.

[@BillysWild]

Jimmy you and your wife are fantastic.

[@alaskarailroad3996]

Also keep in mind, if you had the engine running the window would go up much quicker.

[@graysonsgarage5157]

I remember when both the rear regulators went out on my crew cab Silverado. I remember before I was able to fix them, I had to hold the window up with duct tape.

[@huettenleben94]

Loving you content man! One question i have a Vito W638. 200.000 miles the transmission fluid was never changed. I would like to update it now. Am i good to go when i change the fluid step by step now? Like 1 liter every 10.000 miles?

[@KubotaTee]

Same issue on my 2002 Suburban - same door and everything. Not sure I’ll take the time to fix it though as the body is starting to look pretty bad and the window does work most of the time

[@bearmcquade2846]

Thanks it's getting old out ❤😅

[@jcnordstrom6045]

DUDE your wife's cameo was the best part of the video

[@ivceballos]

Escalade 04 here. Same issue!

[@HootOwl513]

I have an 03 Chevy Tahoe. I just got it 3 months ago. [3/24] My passenger side rear window sometimes goes down on its own. Rear Drivers Side window only goes down 2 - 4 inches. Also there's a big malfunction in the Drivers Door 8-Button Master Switch. Drivers window works OK, Up/Down, but the Front Passenger side window works about 1/10th of the time. I have to use the Passenger switch. I will R&R the 8-Button Switch first, then see where that gets me.

[@druugle6105]

I sprayed my window tracks with dry silicone lube and it seemed to fix the issue.

[@myohmy111]

Nice video, your poor wife "are you trickin me"? They definitely have more fun, just don't confuse them!!

[@pierremorin4775]

Good job jimmy see you next time nice wife she approve the repairs lol

[@ronbertka7023]

I hear it bogging down near same spot. Need to lube it well as your are going to have same issue in couple years. You may have a upper frame slightly out on the door. To test shut door, if bogging then space the top of door slightly out. Use cardboard to do this. If it clears up you need to have body shop take a look.

[@user-ib2li2zc1w]

Her bagal is very clean

[@GodIsGood1991]

Hey I WAS WONDERING IF YOU CAN PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO EXPLAINING EVERYTHING ABOUT WHEN TO USE TOW HAUL AND HOW TO USE ON SUBURBANS? I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A VIDEO ON IT BUT THERE ARE NONE! PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN. THANKS GOD BLESS🙏🏼 LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

[@John-hj2mv]

Why do all these "window stuck down" videos start with the window all the way up, and no demonstration on how to get the window up before the regulator replacement?

[@kylehenderson849]

What do I do if my window is stuck all the way down

[@jeantuite-actress--imdb]

I wish I had a boyfriend that knows how to do all this. It’s all getting to be so expensive I miss the olden days growing up when we had manual windows lol

[@Itsme83.]

Always try to clean them first. The track where the glass meets the rubber. You went straight to the most difficult thing you could do

[@kayleechampion9706]

Yes

[@malibuman8941]

So curious to see what went wrong with the regulator. Maybe just needed lube on the moving parts or wiring connection isn't fully engaged (green corrosion) causing too much resistance therefore not sending full current to the motor.

[@timbuckii8504]

Happy wife, happy life!

[@Jerryjr43]

On my 2006 chevrolet silverado both my back windows was acting up and I found a place A-1 auto online and got 2 new motors and tracks for 100 and shipped to me under a week

[@raypayan3188]

Wife approved 👌 🙌 👍

[@HoneyBee-zh9zw]

You make it look so easy, would your wife let me borrow you so you can fix mine😁😁

[@scout4locations]

You sure did gloss over the hardest part. The "shimmeying ans patience" part of removing and reinstalling the part. Why not record all of that and then time lapse/fast forward thru it? At least then we would be able to slow it down and see how it's done. All the window button/locking button assemblies on all the doors of my 95 Yukon have become brittle and break easily whenever I work on the doors. But yes,, the front passenger window is doing what yours is doing. Thanks for this video.

[@randallgd]

100% Agreed!

[@samsquires2877]

Dorman good luck. I personally have would have went with a ACDELCO one just for the fact that Dorman has a bad track record.

[@goodafternoonworld4456]

Yup, it just started snowing too

[@57monoshock]

I always wonder if the China copy part will last like the OEM parts when repairing these.

[@bryandiel6773]

When the regulator binds up too much, the plastic pulleys will break. I had one regulator break, and window would not stay up. Replaced both motor and regulator on both rear doors on my Tahoe.

[@STREETRACEN4U]

My back window stopped rolling down 5 years ago, i fixed it by not fixing it and selling the car just last month🤣

[@guwop-1017]

That’s pretty stupid

[@STREETRACEN4U]

@@guwop-1017 just like ya moms

[@vernonvest9927]

Did you check out the old one after it was out .any loose wires.

[@kchenderson6314]

I have a 2000 suburban and I'm having that same

[@blahblahblah6254]

would this same regulator and moter fit a 06 silverado rear window?

[@toododd]

Spray the tracks with silicone first before you throw parts at it. Mine froze up in the middle of a cold streak. Brrrr... Silicone worked.

[@tombob671]

Great job jimmy

[@1manikmeah]

Title should not be simple fix, should be to change regulator lol

[@abdsaa]

You might need to use silicon spray to make it fast , thanks

[@jonniejam-shovel6405]

During my 34 years on the spanners, I never worked with stunning assistants. They were mostly balding old men with greasy overalls and smelling like burnt engine oil.😦 I send my kind regards to yourself and your assistant, and please tell her; she has made a happy man very old.😃❤

[@dontaejarell]

Hey I'm in this problem right now on all 5 door the Gmc envoy

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

Spray some silicone spray in the window frame lubricate where the window slides in the rubber track

[@1RoadGarage]

Is that the official way to lube those tracks?

[@TD-ue3bb]

@@1RoadGarage Silicon spray lubes won't harm the material used on those tracks, so I would recommend this too. Plus, Scotty said so lol