DIY: How to repair car glass window that goes off track

[@SecretAsianMan1]

Thanks for this video explaining and showing how and why the window goes off the track. I had watched Ponyo Tran's video and got to the point where he replaced the bolt but didn't realize I had to realign the window to the track until I watched your video. I'm pretty sure this saved me some money by doing it myself so here's some beer money for your help! Thank you.

[@mad00721]

Thats really an appreciation 🎉

[@joycekelso4127]

Yeah yeah it soooo saved our window, time, money, thanx for being a blessing! We have it apart many times!!

[@scottstarboard]

This is one of the BEST DIY YT videos ever made. It's not flashy with visual tricks.. There's not long winded talking about things that don't matter to the issue at hand. Everything is straightforward & simple. Also, I've NEVER seen anyone use grease to make the window move through the track like that... Other mechanics would tell you to buy a while new track or window. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME JOB !!!

[@cotterpolt5309]

A true mechanic. Problem solving minds can fix almost anything. Great tutorial very thorough and explain how you solved it. Thank you!

[@wobbleszo]

Great job with this and thanks for sharing your solution with the rest of the world! I really appreciate the people that go looking for a solution and when they don't find one, they make a video for the next person that goes looking.

[@haroldmay9132]

Thank you for making this video I've watched 10 others and it wasn't what I needed but this one was

[@ogedavidson]

I love learning on my own and doing it myself. You sir just saved me money and gave me much knowledge. Thank you 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@tonyb0164]

Thanks for the great info! Just fixed my wife’s 2020 Camry. I have no idea how the driver window came off its front track but it did. I removed the rear bolt, and the front slipped right in to the track, I reinstalled the bolt, and lubed the tracks with silicone spray. Window works like a charm. Thanks again.

[@hypn0chain853]

Thank you so much for the video, dude. No useless filler info. Clear-cut and straight to the root of the issue(s).

[@globalsurfer]

Thanx man! I was searching for this exact solution. You are amazing and thanx for making this available. Now I can fix my sons' car. Subscribed - from Durban, South Africa

[@hereticsshallbecleansed7245]

You are a smart man. I went to used parts to buy the rubber rails for $20 each time and glass still went off rails! This fixed it.thank you!

[@lorichabot6243]

Thank you for putting this video up I am 56 years old and had no clue how this window worked I fixed it myself and I followed all your instructions so thank you and kudos to you

[@shivaraj108]

The glue giving out was my exact problem, Thank you. I called my mechanic and he said to use a 2 part epoxy to glue it back on and that worked great. Close the window and let it sit over night to fully cure. In my Elantra you can unscrew the window holder to properly clean the old glue off to expose the ridges for the glue to cling to. I used a razor blade. Also, silicone spray is much easier instead of trying to stuff grease in the cracks using a Q-tip. Awesome video. Thank you Sir.

[@richards404]

Very good video. Good mechanic using observation and common sense. Thank you!

[@CR8VE]

I've never seen anything like that. All my car and truck glass has holes in them that have plastic caps that hold them in there for the tractor hold 😂😂 He's got floor tile silicone on this window on 😂😂😂 He's got no screws in that window that riding up and down that track I don't think it's going to last very long he'll make another video and redo it and be like look you still there It's still good.

[@bobhones1930]

I like the video. Like I always say nothing says I love you like a little bit of lube.

[@davidsteinhour5562]

I had to do this on my first car, a terrible old BMW. I learned a lot of things from that one.

[@Meaty_Aberration]

Feel the same way about my Cadillac Catera

[@ChipChurp]

Best way to learn about cars is to drive a piece of turd and learn to fix the daily things that go wrong with it man. I appreciate it but damn it was always irritating as hell

[@TwiggysKidsandStuff]

And this is my 3rd window problem on my bmw. I’m not asking nobody or paying nobody to do theses things anymore. I’m learning this stuff my self. 😊

[@gracesamels5033]

average bmw experience, mine (also my first car) has a new problem every week.

[@DanTheMailman330]

So, basically every old BMW...

[@nyacoustics8373]

what would be some of the causes of a auto glass window that wont go down. I have a car that has been sitting for 3 years. When I push the switch, i hear the window clicking but the window is not going down?

[@titleexaminer2291]

Great job providing simple explanation of the system and the problem. Power windows are great when they work, but a big mystery when they don't. You provide an excellent overview and for me removed the intimidation factor.

[@patrickmorales98]

you need a show dude! You explained everything thoroughly 🤌🏾 I’m gonna be doing this to my Mitsubishi Mirage today 💆🏽‍♂️

[@crispysocksss]

Use a screw to plug the tube of silicone

[@Meaty_Aberration]

Plastic wrap and a rubber band does ok too

[@DewayneGore]

Good job! Thanks for taking time to record and share your video.

[@buxtro7]

If only all KZbin videos were communicated this clearly and illustrated so anybody could understand it... Great job

[@MrCeora]

Silicone grease or spray is especially good routine maintenance for windows and moon roofs tracks. Really helpful video, thanks!

[@8JLZ8]

So can I use the blaster silicone spray? I already have that since I use it frequently for tight air intake parts and such

[@shingabiss]

Thanks for posting this! I have a problem where it rolls up unevenly; gap on door handle side and barely closes when raising. I'm going to clean and grease the tracks. You made a good point about the concept of balance in the tracks; snags a bit on one side, causes it to go off course. Good investigative powers sir!

[@laurareyes6408]

Thank you! Finally a video that explains everything so well! Thank you again!

[@fred.nestler814]

GREETINGS! Another fine video! Keep em coming. P.S. I use Shoe Goo instead of silicone. It makes a stronger bond.

[@SieraStanton56]

Very informative and straight to the point! Thank you for your wisdom and being considerate of my time! ❤💯

[@StackerJames]

Thank you so much for such a detailed video! My son and I were able to fix his car window doing exactly what you described.

[@vuaeco]

Glad it helped!

[@AsaTerman]

Great video! You saved me a lot of time and money with the silicone grease suggestion. Two years ago my window glass separated from the bar that raises it. I managed to fix myself but was a royal pain. When the window again started to become unbalanced I watched this video first to refresh my memory on how to fix. I had never seen the suggestion to clean and lubricate the tracks with silicone grease but I tried that first thing and it was fixed! Everything else was fine. I took the time to proactively lubricate all my other windows. Thank you!!

[@BigMal916]

I legit had all my tools out ready too have a little project for the day until I tried what u did in the video sliding the front in first then the back and boom! It rolled up and down 😂 thanks! Saved me a lot of time.

[@katemcpherson4259]

OMG I have had this problem over and over and I will now hopefully be able to get it done right. Ty

[@wildliferemovalandrescue712]

Good job brother! You did it like a pro and helped many people. Including myself, Thank you.

[@Skywalker21O]

GREAT video! thank you! I think you just saved me 200$

[@noshrinkingviolet007]

Great vid! I have an older car I'm trying to not sink a bunch of money into so going to try to do this repair myself - thank you!

[@jimirox1928]

Thanks for the great video. Now I can finally fix my Ranger window if our issues are similar. ; )

[@lisacharles4087]

Am having this very problem so am going to try it. Hopefully I’ll have the same outcome

[@MountainParameters]

Nice job. I think I'd favor a urethane based sealant over silicone for this application. For example the black rubber sealant you'll find in the auto section of your favorite retailer.

[@livinbytheocean2032]

That was going to be my comment. definitely a urethane base sealant would of been a step up

[@hawkregt2]

My dads problem is that he does not have the forward rubber piece that goes inside the channel, any idea where to find it?

[@mikeymike9616]

You did an amazing job analyzing and fixing that car window. Cảm ơn Anh!

[@anthonya8412]

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@lashonniaking1061]

I am a girly girl… I did IT! THANK YOU!!!!! 😊🎉🎉🎉😍

[@bismofunyons]

this is literally what i’ve been looking for!!I couldn’t find a video for this, so i stopped looking 7 months ago. had to look again because i need to fix my window and this is terrific! thank you

[@Thewildbroski]

Thank you very much for posting this!

[@diamondpresley5202]

DUDE SERIOUSLY THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@AsiaB-z7n]

Thank you!! This is exactly what I needed

[@pandaboyx]

really good video. didn't need this help actually, but you made this video so clear and well organized that i enjoyed watching this 👍. really interesting!

[@Gladly124]

I haven't even taken my panel off and I can already tell this is what's happening with my 2014 Chevy Cruze, great video. Ty.

[@AndreaNeighbors]

Thank you so much for making this video!!

[@bibihamidan8901]

Im glad i watch this before doing anything so i don't make the mistakes like you did thank you🙏

[@jovita4581]

This is so very helpful! You make it easy to follow and simple to understand. Thank you!

[@clydemobleyjr30]

I haven’t had to do tis back in the 90s.how till this video 👍

[@nathanielross1239]

This was probably the most informative video I have ever seen. I just got a truck, and the window was off track. I spent over 1 hour trying to get it back on track, finally I did. However, the window has attempted to pop back off the track again. It was raining, it was dark, so I just gave up and made sure at least the window was up. I'm absolutely going to try this silicone method. I didn't even think of this. I'll let you know if it works. Thanks so much.

[@Shoot4Nothing]

how'd it go?

[@jbranalsaied6093]

I’m excited to see what you will do with Tesla's Battery 🔋

[@effnSlug]

happened to my window tonight, thanks to you im sure i can fix it tomorrow. appreciate all the help!

[@ricky2739]

man you rock brother ..fixed my chit easy with your video ..thank you very much bro :D

[@johnsnowwww]

Thank you so much! Did this to fix my window that had unglued and gone off the rail. Did this exact thing. Cleaned the area with some rubbing alcohol and paper towels. Cleaned and greased the tracks. Then applied the silicone to the glass and the plastic. Rolled the window up and let it cure for 24 hours. Worked like a charm. Thank you so much!

[@danielmonroe8256]

Had ran into this problem with my GTI thank you for your insight

[@ScottishTradesman]

Thanks. Your video helped me get my window working again on a rainy Scottish afternoon. Keep up the good work.

[@joerogan3079]

*YOU SAVED ME A TRIP TO THE GARAGE SHARKS* 🙌

[@MagmaSloth64]

I can't thank you enough for sharing your insights, this is a truly valuable video!

[@jamescc2010]

My 15 Corolla glass came loose so this video, I am glad I found it first time, can guide me for sure. Never give up and constant learning is power of our brain lol if we use it. Great video!

[@kjohns1413]

Good work. Had this issue in a geo metro. But when it got cold the oil got thick and made the window go down hard again. Love your videos!

[@eskee1]

Oil or grease?

[@kjohns1413]

@@eskee1 grease worked till it got cold for me

[@3ndtheworld]

Great video, thank you the thorough explanation. Shop messed up my window and made it go off track and this video helped me realign my glass. Hardest part was waiting 24 hours for the silicone to dry 🤣

[@madelaine3209]

Your video is EXCELLENT! I am a woman with no mechanical knowledge and I will fix my daughters car. Thank you. I wish you also gave sewing instructions LOL LOL. Thank you!!!!! You are an excellent teacher

[@jakeferreirafamily]

Were you able to fix it just curious?

[@pattyoconnell1950s]

Your video was so helpful.

[@sfinge5]

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this thorough video! I hope my issue is one of the ones you described. All the best to you

[@middleage18]

Cheers mate. Used your technique. Working fine now 👍

[@louiskudlak2241]

Thanks alot buddy, got this exact problem 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@williamkemm673]

Thank you thank you thank!!! As you say there was nothing else out there on the internet to assist me in this problem and you are the man!!!!!! If I new where your shop was I would you use you on all my repairs hands down!!!! Again thank you very much

[@vennielomelli5979]

I never worked on the vehicle before. I admire the comb thorough detail. Very impressive. I am very mechanically inclined to fix my window on my own..

[@gadawgg]

To echo the same comments of many others, this was one of the best DIY vids I have seen. You cover everything, video it very well and I think are just are a natural at this!

[@TubeSockWarrior]

Brother, did you help me out. Awesome vid.

[@user-yj1sw3ec5b]

Thank you for your help uncle

[@RobAlva-ij7fc]

You made a great video, probably the best diy video I have ever seen. My daughter's car has this exact problem, can't wait to tell her that we can fix it, thanks again for all you knowledge and help, take care and God bless!! 😊

[@louiskudlak2241]

All fixed, my bolt had come out cause of 4wdriving, really appreciate your video buddy 👍👍👍👍👍cheers from Western Australia

[@leroymillard630]

Beautiful . My 95 Camry drivers' side window has been coming out of the rear upper slot for years. I just replaced a rear passenger side door handle after seeing a video of how to do that. After seeing this video of your fix, I'm going to dive into looking at my malfuntionimg window after at least 15 years. I'm betting it will be a simple fix too. Thank you for posting a very clear video and narative as to how to keep at it till the cure comes. Thanks again. 🙂

[@michaeldias4332]

Great video. Well detailed. THANK YOU!

[@bbarrera86]

That's cool and all but what will happen when the grease inevitably gets dirty again, isn't there a design thats less prone to failing because it depends on a poorly sliding rail? Looks as if they designed a better rail system this wouldn't happen

[@vlogcity1111]

Add a grease tube from a spray can to grease it periodically from the outside

[@theamiatufamily3469]

My car window fell out of place and was able to fix it again because of this video. Thank you

[@igotuume]

thanks to the vid i finally got my 2002 intrepid passenger window to go up and down on track. ive had it up for the past 6 years

[@tommyhickey8370]

This might be the best diy repair video ive ever seen. Clearly shot, to the point, and brilliant fix. Didnt even waste time talking about door trim removal. After dealing with this issue for al long time, and after replacing the regulator assembly, i wanted to drive the car off a cliff. Sir thank you. You have contributed greatly to making my life better and making me a happier person.

[@jamegr7786]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rosmerythen]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏I have the same problem on one of my cars. 👍😘

[@normandtherien9434]

So awesome now I know how to fix my driver's window on my matrix. Many thks to you..

[@Hebsparks]

This is so valuable - thank you!!

[@austinyomes4719]

I appreciate the video, helped me out with my tracker

[@jasonneal7635]

Thank you for making this video , brilliant advice and so well explained

[@termytelokote8459]

Thanks for the detailed video. So much info. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@carolesmith924]

aww thank you for the video, I have a chevy cruze and the electric window didn't closed past half, and that what it was, the front was off track, I fixed it on my lunch break :D thank you again

[@mojustmakesense3696]

I'm on my 3rd window fix of my Chevy Cruze, the motor doesn't make sound and the window is slowly falling. Was this your first experience?

[@carolesmith924]

@@mojustmakesense3696 yes

[@katheareese3234]

Thankyou for making this simple! I am a 48 yr old woman and getting ready to repair this on a car belonging to my 60 yr old male roommate. He has no "repair anything" capabilities. Lol This will earn me some brownie points, and I appreciate your tutorial so much!

[@jimmiecarltonjr9045]

Hey man,thanks alot!! It was a great video and helped me alot. Thanks

[@DreamDosage]

Perfect video, and solutions… thanks for showing and explaining your process!

[@CHAMPDOGZ]

I just spray some WD40 it goes back in place untill it dries up again after alot of rain or in a few months maybe 5 or so

[@Isandgames]

good job thanks alot for very clear well spoken advise

[@nightswitch57]

this is a great video mate, well done and thank you so much for this info

[@sergiomendez6807]

Excelente ,me diste una buenísima☺ idea , tenia ese problema en mi Toyota 2001 DLX 2.0....MUCHAS,MUCHAS GRACIAS....¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@rickardomoses120]

thank you.

[@AngelforCreator]

Unfortunately it's totally different to my 2002 gls 5dr.Yaris. Not possible to fix my window as virtually no access to get to anything, plus it hasn't gone off track. ... I can see a metal type of plate has twisted inside, which cannot be bent back into i don't know what. Just pleased that after 90mins. i was able to get it to close by using the motor and hand, phew!! ... Toyota wanted £180 just to look at it ... ha! ha! ha!

[@mommachupacabra]

Sadly, after getting into the car door - it was not just "off track." A previous owner (not the guy I bought it from) had gotten in there, and instead of replacing the mechanism welded the broken scissor arm back with a scrap of steel holding it together. Unfortunately he didn't plan for the heat of the weld annealing the metal, when I got in it was almost curled up around the weld. BUT! Thanks to your description of the mechanism, I shoved the window all the way up, then gently "raised" the prop arm so that it's holding up the glass. The prop you were describing was actually cracked at the plastic, nothing left to hold the window in the channel. I've taped over that window switch, and it's fine until I either figure out that replacing the mechanism is possible, or get a whole replacement door at a junkyard (hopefully the same white.)

[@thomasdickson35]

¡Gracias Vuaeco!

[@rockintennis]

Great video, you have a gift for teaching!