How to fix a stuck car window - 2 (window wont go up) Paper clip hack

How to fix a broken window - paper clip trick explained. Using this trick on 2 different cars, going over safety tips and problems.
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[@barbietuttibuffy8700]

So I watched the video hoping it would help me roll up the passenger side front window on my 1996 Mazda Protege. I used a digital multi meter as instructed in the video , and I easily found the power source on my 5 pin switch, then the ground using the instructions from the video. It took me longer to get the panel off the door than it did to get the window rolled up. Thank you so much, your video is excellent and makes it easy, I never could have done it without watching!

[@The-Athenian]

Thanks to you I was able to sleep peacefully without having to leave my window open while I look for a replacement switch for my window. You really made my day man, you changed my mood for the rest of the evening. Thanks a lot!

[@jerseyginny6787]

Yes I agree very good teacher and I am going to have my Cuz try this will comment after he is done.

[@Arkoff2008]

You gave me a great troubleshooting skill for auto electrical systems in the first 4 minutes of this video. You’re a great teacher, simple and to the point. Thank you!

[@lanep4322]

You sir, are a life saver. Our 2005 Sienna rear passenger window went down then refused to go back up. Using your technique I was able to force the window back up. Found out one of the rocker switch arms that moves a lever on the control board had broken off. We just plan to leave the window up for now, as it is not critical. But we were able to get it up using your tips. Thank you!!!

[@Wahinies]

I didn't think this would be so nerve racking but I just wanted my window to close and after studying the 6 pin connector (with only 5 wires) I was able to shunt power and the very first neutral pin got it rolled up! Hallelujah thank you for the awesome instruction! I wish I could take ASE certs under your teaching ability.

[@Gwen3344]

Thank you! Master switch suddenly isn't working on the driver side, and I find myself in the midst of rainy season in Florida with a back passenger window that won't go up. To my mind, this means the misery of: a dreaded and expensive trip to the dealer (???), finding a local mechanic (!!!), anxiously praying for no rain today, tomorrow, or ever again (@-!-@). Hurrah, instead I stumble upon this video. It never occurred to me to just use the power switch on the passenger door. Duh! Boy did that simple suggestion and solution dramatically change my mood!! This was a perfect example of how anxiety and ignorance fixate the mind into a negative, non-thinking state. And how something so simple can become (and is) the happiest of blessings. I am grateful for the lesson(s) and the blessing! Thanks again!

[@perusha4f]

People like you make this world a better place, thanks man

[@TheVancedallas55]

I literally NEVER subscribe to anyone..I was having such a hard time figuring out how to get my window up, and less than 4 minutes into this video I had my solution and you earned a subscription out of me! Thank you so much!

[@johntaggart6464]

dude, you rock!!! after 4 hours of videos and research and tearing everything apart, i got my window up in 30 seconds. its supposed to pour later. you saved a bunch of important tools i keep in there from becoming pool toys. THANK YOU.

[@coolandtrending]

Saved me a lot of money. I would have probably taken my car into a shop and if they rolled the window up and said "no charge", I would have tipped them $10. The multimeter cost me $6. So it didn't work on the first several attempts. Eventually, I put the positive probe into the slot sort of diagonally and then I got a reading of 12 volts. After that, it was just a matter of finding the correct neutral slots. Thank you so much for this video! It saved me money and a really wet seat.

[@wildorchids3657]

I wish we are back in the old days...no power doors, no power windows, no power seats...i have no problems with that..now we have to deal with all this expensive repairs to fix car electrical problems...

[@MoeGoe-xt3en]

Yeah because you have no time. Because older generations and brainwashed new generations,think we should dedicate 3/4 of our lives at work because we have overpriced homes and cars to pay for. Rather than enjoying life and doing costly repairs ourselves. And that thinking from old generations has put most people in poverty in America.

[@melanie-py6cv]

Me sitting in my 1990 lexus trying to get the power window up 🫠

[@KJB9566]

Same here sitting in my 1986 Nissan pathfinder window stuck closed 😁

[@jeantuite-actress--imdb]

Agreed

[@sunshine3914]

I have crank windows in my old Chevy & 20 yr old Ranger… the labor & parts haven’t been any cheaper than the power windows in newer Chevy.

[@wonktsuJ]

Your video saved my life. The best and the most practical video that is simple and easy to understand instead of explaining too complicated diagrams and wirings which is, in the end, would not help someone in trouble. Honestly, of all the videos out there, this is the most helpful. It shows a solution instead of explaining the problem only. Thank you very much!

[@ImJaaaQ]

Legend! One paper clip worked for me, absolute lifesaver

[@justaskwhy1]

I finally found your video again. I really appreciate your simplicity and thoroughness in incorporating drawings and variations. It is awesome. I have had to become a driveway mechanic and enjoy learning new things from the KZbin videos. Your video is one of the best I have watched and I have watched a lot of videos. Thank you very much. My front passenger window will not roll up or down. I have 11.8 and a - 11.8 at the plug when I put my fluke on it. When I put direct power from battery on to the motor leads, the motor works. So I was looking at a grounding issue due the window motor checks out good and the switch was swapped with know good switch.

[@timwebster4080]

OMG. This works for my 03 Subaru Forester. My switch is bad. Thank you so much for a clear and thorough explanation. I did have to watch it at least 10 times before my attempt. I discovered 2 powers and 2 grounds. My dealership parts department was able to give me a printout of the power window diagram, this confirmed what I discovered through your steps. Keep up the brilliant videos. Thank you again.

[@Lisacarroll57]

Wow really clear concise instructions. Thank you for speaking at a speed that is easy to understand. All around extremely helpful!

[@jo5mannyo346]

Hi . Your Video save me today, thank you. My wife by accident lower the passenger side and it won't go up. Because i have a little knowledge about electric and electronic after i watch your video it take me 5 to 10 minutes to make my window goes up. Thank you again. Keep it up.

[@azmgbbb]

I wish I had this guy as a teacher in college. He explains things really well.

[@JG-mp5nb]

You and me both.

[@wordimobi5765]

I can only echo what others have said you have a natural ability to teach, the clearest video by far on this subject. And for what it's worth you helped me diagnose the problem is a faulty switch not the motor. Many thanks.

[@donnamalear2277]

Love this instructor used philosophy of: we are totally ignorant! He explained everything why where and HOW!!! So easy . Will recommend to my non-mechanically inclined friends. Thank you. Saved big bucks!😊

[@MrFireandrescue]

I watched both videos from the beginning to the very end and then realised that I have kind of master switch the trick not work with. And I do not regret it because it's extremely useful. Thanks, man👏👏👏

[@eric_seguin]

Simple, no b.s. instructions. Love it. SUBSCRIBED.

[@builditwithrob]

Absolutely incredible idea I own a hummer h2 with a faulty door switch, my window was half down for days I couldn’t get it back up. This video saved me big time Cheers bud

[@kevintroake9978]

Awesome. Thank you. Ordering new window switch and not worried about the rain.

[@nznige]

Just got my window back up using the multimeter instructions with the paperclip today, awesome! Was able to identify that the motor is ok and switch panel is the fault.

[@skafjoseph]

I shouted for victory after I successfully raised my window through this technique. It's been pouring rain and the makeshift cover I arranged for my open window was just too inconvenient. Thank you for the great video!

[@emanuelmifsud6754]

Whoa THANK YOU for the knowledge you have . The fault you mentioned I diagnosed for my inoperative drivers side door window , was the connector was not fully in and keeps coming out , so I tied it with steel wire. Keep up your great work.

[@brandenjones5075]

Best power window bypass explanation EVER!!!! THANK YOU

[@abdullahiomarali5241]

Thank you very much. two right-side windows stopped working after the Battery was recharged now it works one by one. Thank you again. and I subscribed to your channel.

[@debwoods6011]

Thank you. You just helped me so far get my window back up and my windshield washer working again. About to watch your one about ac blower and see if i can get the ac working. Bought a 2005 toyota camry se for $450. And it seems to just have some minor problems. I am so glad i found your channel. You are wonderful in the way you present how to do this things.

[@jamesortega8681]

the best and only clear explanation. now im ready to diagnose my car thanks

[@andrewrout8712]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@rodneyrash]

Thank you amazing video. it was a great explanation of how window switches work and how to troubleshoot them.

[@dgdiyer1191]

Very good video. The last section was very helpful. My car has one of those relay set ups to control the window. After I took the door panel off and reconnected the all the pigtails, I could see that the window motor was fine but the cable despite the window hardly ever being opened managed to tangle itself up and lock the window open halfway down.

[@koot18]

Today I was able to quickly fix my Hyundai ix35 passenger window that was down and wouldn't go up, by just following your video... Thanks so much....

[@albertmiranda1826]

Thanks for this super illustrative video. Helped me to put up my power window in the drivers side on my Dodge Caliber 2007 until the master switch arrives. Perfect explanation!!! Blessings!!!

[@joshuarobertson8139]

Super helpful video. Found that I needed both passenger window switches (on passenger door and driver door) in for either to operate

[@N-T-W]

Best explanation I found. Thanks for sharing bud

[@cityofangels11]

I’ve always been scared of the wiring but after watching this DIY managed to isolate issue to the regulator / motor. I was suspecting the master switch all this while 🤪. Feeling a bit more confident of troubleshooting. Also managed to make a diy light tester 😇. Thanks a ton for sharing

[@clusa3721]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. It looks like we all love your teachings!!

[@antoniom8948]

Actually just got my driver side window for my LT rolled up after months of it being down, real og 👏

[@desmason6042]

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP

[@yangonnerd6669]

Thanks for that video! How to test connections and see what does what...awesome tips!

[@parkiskennedy5012]

This fix is presented in a very understandable manner. Thanks for providing it. My wife came home from work Saturday PM with her passenger window stuck in the down position. I was thinking about a temporary plastic wrap fix and then an expensive trip to the mechanic. After watching your video I was able to get the window back up and surprisingly it has started working again. Through this process I discovered that Chrysler windows are microchip controlled and am guessing that somehow this may have reset the chip.

[@stewartbutterfield2661]

Thanks, my master switch is having issues, and after thinking it I got it working, it crapped out after a minute with the window partway down. This helped get the window back up, cause the car manual I was using was no help.

[@ghadapollard]

Thank you so much!! Your first suggestion worked.. 😀💯👍🏾

[@jorgeperez6172]

Hey man thank you so much for helping me get my window to go up 👍🏼👍🏼

[@buckeyebb904]

Thank you so much!! This got me out of a jam!

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

This is a GREAT Instructional Video. My 02 Accord rear passenger window Direct operate up or down. Day before yesterday I was adjusting my right door mirror, and suddenly the rear passenger window went down on its own. Yes it freaked me out, I tried using the master switch and the rear door window switch to put it back up. Nothing happened up or down. I'll use the steps in this video to see if I can see what's going on. Thank you for the multimeter instructions. This will help a lot.

[@domcorleone66]

Great video!! Used it to get my Ds window closed on my 98 Venture.

[@sunofdelhi]

Awesome. Thanks a lot and God bless you. In the covid 19 lockdown times, the driver side window button stopped working. With no mechanics around, your video helped me in closing the window and securing my car. Thanks again

[@frankjohnson1375]

Very helpful im going to give it a try thanks

[@ww89]

I'm not at this level yet. Thanks for your lesson anyway!

[@ernie0699]

I have the same exact Jeep, I will be attempting to roll up the stuck front passenger window tomorrow!

[@elijacamp4027]

Tried this on my mustang it didn't look exactly the same but using this concept I was able to fix it thank you so much.

[@MyOkman]

fantastic video. Thank you

[@floridadog7773]

Great explaining.... Will try it this weekend 😎🌴

[@jcp877]

Thank you mate how to learn how to trouble my power window it's very helpful man god bless you

[@davidessien5465]

You did a great work 👍

[@kellyunrau8450]

It got my window up. Thankyou so much.

[@reaganmeikle4134]

Yea that was really really helpful 👍

[@thientamtai3066]

Appreciated! Awesome 👍

[@FredY-cg6mi]

Thanks for a very helpful and detailed tutorial. I have a 2003 toyota camry that has 3 grounds possibly. The power window connector is an 18 pin. Two pins (1&3) join to a single ground that has the number 16 circled above the ground symbol in the wiring diagram and it's cable color is White and black. Pin 2 also is a white and black cable so I am assuming this is the third ground? How does this work? Am I interpreting this incorrectly? What happens in any case where there is more than one ground? Which do you connect to? Sorry for the barrage of questions but I'm eager to try this.

[@gloriastephensonhernandez8690]

Too awesome thank you for sharing your training

[@str8facts960]

Thank you kindly this video was a great help😎.

[@givenhenry4275]

Your one of the best teacher ever

[@robertparker5265]

Very detailed presentation....good job

[@theking13ize]

Thank you for this video!! It came in very helpfull

[@user-mz1es7uf4x]

Worked for me! Ty!

[@johnalexander4940]

Just tested a Jeep Commander, few tries and it worked. Thanks so 😅

[@sweetybean1]

Great video. Thanks.

[@ayssacv]

Thanks for share, God Bless You

[@robertramirez3994]

Outstanding video and explanation thank you so much

[@casenumber001]

Top notch man 💯 Thank you!

[@Hung-Phan]

You sir, are a life saver

[@kunal0509]

Very good video...Thank you

[@mandezadamz4556]

Really helpful Im gonna subscribe right now

[@350Gizzle]

Thanks bro!

[@MichaelHarrisIreland]

Thanks, from Ireland.

[@kavimaths47]

Very informative video thanks...

[@DirtyLifeLove]

It is almost criminal there isn't an emergency manual built in to every electric window

[@zhiyuanshi-dk2gn]

Thank you!

[@blackopal3138]

Will this all work the same if I'm working off an external battery directly to the connectors

[@flintmaloney3143]

Great Video! Good refresher and new information as well. What do you recommend when troubleshooting a Control module?

[@jerryvalencia4283]

Very helpful thanks

[@Gloabe2474]

We have a 2008 Honda CRV - the passenger window goes up and down with 2 jumpers but does not work with a new switch. I wonder why (all other windows work properly) Thanks for info and help.

[@ptbruiser2243]

You are the best!! thanks so much

[@jimgraham6992]

Yes, great work. Very clear instructions that got me out of a jam before the rain came. Thank you.

[@raffydevera9076]

Thanks for demo sir

[@simondizon6137]

thanks sir for your very detailed explanation. will it work on hyundai santa fe sir?

[@johndoe2022]

great video man, just subscibed to your channel :)) i want to install slave switch to my passenger window (because there isnt), next to the driver side. how should i wire it? many thanks

[@tatersmith8433]

Yeah, awesome video... but riddle me this, I have 2 rows of metal points to look at and like 4 of them light up when I'm looking for the power point. How do I determine which is which?

[@JoseRodriguez-oc5xo]

Larga vida para usted Sr. And thanks for this video was to help me with my grandson car long life to you amigo.

[@stripedfrog1122]

First! Also, great video as always.

[@earthlycreature8772]

Hello there, I have this one large 15 pin connector on the 2019 Chevy Equinox that attaches to the driver side main power window and side-view mirrors control panel switch. Only the drive side power window and side-view mirrors work but all the other windows don't. Note that only the passenger side window switch works on its own though and sometimes none of the windows work. Not sure if its the connector or the switch that is the problem or could possibly be the relay or another issue altogether. Your advise be will be much appreciated. Thanks.

[@michalwalenciak2478]

Good 👍 Very nice work 👍👍

[@terrydaniel450]

Bro u the man...!!!!!!

[@davido2537]

man i pulled the switch off and found three power wires, i gave up, thanks

[@johnnkristiberliew7344]

How about the 2 back doors not working, they have power back to them and a new motor? This video helps but is confusing for me once I get out there to try it, as its the back doors inop