Electric Windows

HowStuffWorks has a great explanation of power window mechanical and electrical systems, complete with animated illustrations, at http://auto.howstuffworks.com/power-window.htm

yes they do but its been my experience that the motor is bad look for one on eBay

im not so sure

Hello. Being the owner of a '94 lexus, i am well aware of the car's propensity for power window problems. In fact, i realized how very common of a problem this was once my front passenger window stopped working. Well, after removing my door panel and inspecting the components i was quite surprised to discover that the inner workings of my door were what appeared to be one complete unit. This indeed was confirmed upon my calling a local toyota dealer. The entire unit needed to be replaced for a proper repair and it would run somewhere in the neighborhood of $235 for a "window regulator motor assembly." however, if you would rather be hot than cough up that exorbitant amount, such as was my feeling, there is another option. Open the phone book or search on the internet for a salvage or auto scrap yard in your area and simply call them. There are an unbelievable amount of cars out there which have been involved in accidents and damaged, yet have excellent, practically brand-new window regulators on them! A great resource requiring a simple phone call.

I have a VW Golf 2003 made in Brazil, to remove the door upholstery you need to pry out very carefully the cover on the door pull handle. There is a seam where you can insert a thin bladed screwdriver and pry this out gently. There are two snaps along the middle, be careful not to break them. With that part out you can remove the screws holding the door handle. With that removed unscrew two screws at the bottom of the door. These may be the kind that require Torx wrenches (they are in mine) Remove small Phillips head screw that is on the inside of the door, holding the upholstery, about level with the rear view mirror on the door jamb. Then insert a thin bladed screwdriver along the edge of the door upholstery and pry out very gently the snaps that hold the rest of the side panel. This should get you where you need to go.Be careful with the wiring.

this sounds like a relay problem check in the power distrabtuion box under the hood in the engine compartment. also look for fuseabe links on the battery cables sorry about the spelling?

There no Vitara in 93

You have to drill the rivets on the motor separating it from the regulator. The new motor then mounts to the regulator and you insert the new bolts where the riverts were.

I'd check the fuses first. There are three locations for the fuses: 1. Under the hood on the right hand side in the rectangular black plastic box that is about as large as a normal first aid kit. 2. Under the back seat. Pull up on the front of the seat to unsnap it. then pull towards the front of the car. Reverse to install. The box is in the middle towards the front. 3. Under the right hand (passenger) dash board. Remove the kick panel with 2-3 screws. Its right up against the right hand wall. This is the location for your fuses for the windows I think. You owner's manual will show you these locations also and what fuses are in each position. Good luck!

You can get them from the dealer as OEM, NAPA, Etc can order.

If you are familiar with body work on a car, it is a d-i-y but the local body shop would be the best one to go to. Have to take the inside door panel off, maybe pop a clip or two, change out the electrical unit. We have done 3 different windows on different Ford Aerostars. Pretty much all the same. Takes about 30 minutes tops if all goes right.

Hey Harry==It is probably the wiring or the drivers door switch. It will have to be checked out. GoodluckJoe Check wiring harness first...After buying new 4 button door switch(83$) I found out the wiring harness between front door and door jam has a broken wire . This was on a buick regal 2000. Some 2000 buick lesabres have a "child safety" switch on the driver side door panel which, if activated, will cause this symptom. I am not aware that ALL lesabres have this switch but I would bet that all lesabres are "wired the same so if this switch is not present then a good guess is that the problem can still be found inside the front door panel. (loose wire, etc.) R.Hand

You call a professional if it is a windshield or glued perimeter part and if it is a door glass you can locate and remove the screws that hold the panel on and then pry the panel from the door frame and then clear the glass in the rubber tracks on the sides with a screwdriver or remove and clear and re-install the side/top track rubbers then remove either the track at the bottom of the glass and clean it and use urethane glue to push the new glass into or (mattering upon the year and model) remove the tabs that attach the glass to the regulator/track that were from the old broken glass then install the new glass which should have the tabs on there. vacuum door inside's bottom and slam to loosen glass to fall and vacuum again and your done. -awautoglass.com

Umm, it depends exactly what vehicle you're talking about.

It's pretty easy, the door panel pops into place, but you'll first need to remove the handles, by unscrewing the screws holding them in. You'll also need to pop open the switch panel on the door, you can do that with a flathead screwdriver. Then unhook the harness, make sure everything is unscrewed and pop it out of its holes in the door frame.

Take it to the dealer.

To replace the window switch in your 2004 Dodge Intrepid you need to remove the door panel. Once the door panel is removed there are two T-20 Torx screws that hold the switch to the door panel.

I have included a step by step auto repair video below, that shows how to accomplish this.

SAME AS U DO THE PASSENGER SIDE

It is not one of the easiest repairs. The factory uses rivets instead of screws so that the the average person would have to take it back to the dealer to have it repaired. They do not make a lot of profit when they sell you the car but they are hoping to make a little each time you bring it back for repairs. You can force the center of the rivets out then drill the heads off but you will have to have bolts, nuts and lockwashers to reinstall the motors/regulators.

A repair kit will work on several different FORD/MERCURY/MAZDA Vehicles. If you can hear the motor spin but it will not raise or lower your glass it most likely needs a new gear kit. This kit includes three (3) bushings (torque bushings)and the nylon gear. The nylon gear shell (62 spline) is usually alright. Kits are available for about $5-$15 on eBay ( keywords = power window motor kit) and now at a parts store (those little "HELP" displays carry them). Remove the inner panel on the door. The window regulator will have to be removed (by drilling out 3 1/4 inch factory rivets)and the cover on the drive motor to access the gear (3 screws). Clean out all the broken up bushings and thoroughly clean the area around the worm gear. Assemble the (3) new bushings with a light coat of white grease or synthetic grease is available. REPLACE THE COVER. REINSTALL THE REGULATOR ( I have done this using 3 1/4 x 20 x 1/2 rounded head screws with self-locking nuts ( rounded head facing towards the inside of the car ( WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED)

Defective relay, switch, or motor. Open the driver door. Pull back the rubber boot covering the wire bundle and you'll probably find at least one broken wire. Splice in a new piece. Be sure to check the others that you can for signs of wear. broken wires was the problem.

the window motor could be busted or a fuse could have blown.

There are a few things that could cause this problem. The motor is wearing out, the wiring is not connected correctly, the window is off track, or there is an obstruction.

Hi, I have a 92 Camry v6LE with the same problem, now on 3 windows. It just slides down and won't come up. I'm just now opening up the window to look inside, and as far as I can tell the cable is not doing what it should; it's loose. I wish there were a description about how this is supposed to work, so I could tell what's wrong. Sorry this isn't an answer, but it could point to where to look: possibly the cable mechanism is screwed up.

There are 2 armrest pads on the left door panel- the smaller armrest to the rear and one towards the front which contains the master window and door lock switch. It contains 6 toggle switches for the 4 windows, the master door lock switch, and the lock out for the other 3 windows.

Pull the smaller rear armrest from the end towards the rear of the car up until the clip releases. Then pull it back so the front tang releases. Then pull the front of the front armrest with the master switch up until the clip releases and then forward to release the rear tang. You can then release the electrical connector from the underside of the master switch. If you want to remove the switch from the pad, there are 4 Phillips screws on the underside.