{"id":103223,"date":"2024-03-14T21:20:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T04:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=103223"},"modified":"2024-10-24T11:43:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T18:43:04","slug":"tips-for-car-power-window-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-for-car-power-window-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Car Power Window Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column103223_17576d-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column103223_17576d-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column103223_17576d-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column103223_17576d-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column103223_17576d-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column103223_17576d-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column103223_17576d-4c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column103223_17576d-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column103223_17576d-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column103223_17576d-4c inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-a59ffc  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-73b210\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading103223_b9b82c-42\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Malfunctioning power windows are a hassle to deal with. Before attempting more serious repair attempts, try turning off the child safety locks and restarting your vehicle. These might solve the issue right away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test all your windows before performing repairs, and take care when repairing the inside of your car doors to avoid damaging your fingers. Listen for odd noises to identify which windows might have a malfunctioning motor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your gaskets and clear out any debris that might be interfering with your power windows&rsquo; operation. Look for dents on the doors with malfunctioning windows in case they&rsquo;re getting in the way of the windows opening and closing. Apply lubricant to the inside of the door as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>An inoperative power window, particularly on the driver&rsquo;s door, is a hassle to deal with. Instead of a simple push of a button, you&rsquo;ll need to open your door for all those little tasks like tossing in a toll token or getting a burger from the drive thru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Tips for Fixing an Inoperative Power Window<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repairing your power windows yourself can be a worthwhile and money-saving endeavor in most cases. We&rsquo;ve compiled a list of tips and tricks that you can use when performing power car window repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-with-inoperative-power-window.jpg\" alt=\"car with inoperative power window\" class=\"wp-image-105299\" style=\"width:935px;height:705px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-with-inoperative-power-window.jpg 935w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-with-inoperative-power-window-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-with-inoperative-power-window-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-with-inoperative-power-window-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With an inoperative power window, you&rsquo;ll need to open the door for simple tasks like getting a burger from the drive thru. It&rsquo;s a total hassle. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Your Safety Locks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the windows work except the driver&rsquo;s window, first check the position of the child safety lockout switch. If the lockout switch isn&rsquo;t engaged, it&rsquo;s time to diagnose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-window-regulator-assembly-1024x345.jpg\" alt=\"car window regulator assembly\" class=\"wp-image-105300\" style=\"width:1024px;height:345px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-window-regulator-assembly-1024x345.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-window-regulator-assembly-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-window-regulator-assembly-768x258.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-window-regulator-assembly-1536x517.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-window-regulator-assembly-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/car-window-regulator-assembly-150x50.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If all the windows work but one, and that one is making noise rather than moving the window, you&rsquo;ll need a window regulator assembly, which usually comes with the motor. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scissor-type-window-regulator.jpg\" alt=\"scissor type window regulator\" class=\"wp-image-105301\" style=\"width:700px;height:486px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scissor-type-window-regulator.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scissor-type-window-regulator-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scissor-type-window-regulator-150x104.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Older vehicles and some rear doors will have scissor-type regulators like the one shown in this photo. This kind has a powerful spring that can smack you around, so be extra careful when working on one like this. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restart the BCM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/body-control-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"body control module\">body control module<\/a> (BCM) reset to bring the windows back to life. Note, however, that this usually doesn&rsquo;t work, but it doesn&rsquo;t cost anything to try it first. If the windows work after the reset, you&rsquo;ve just saved yourself a good amount of time. If the problem persists even after a key-off and restart, then proceed with power window diagnosis or take your vehicle to a shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test All The Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing your windows helps you gauge where the problem might be coming from. Try to open and close each window in turn, then all at once through your driver-side control panel (of course, if you&rsquo;re the person who drives the vehicle, you&rsquo;ve typically already done this in the general course of operating the vehicle). If all of the windows aren&rsquo;t functioning, it&rsquo;s likely some sort of electrical issue connected to your fuses or the child lockout switch, which you should have already checked to make sure it&rsquo;s in the right position. If only select windows aren&rsquo;t operating, it&rsquo;s likely a problem with the individual mechanisms inside the doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of an electrical issue, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse, which is a relatively easy fix. At some point though, testing for electrical issues can become more complicated, requiring a voltmeter or test light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch Your Fingers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also need to take a look inside the individual door panels to look for mechanical issues. You can check on the reel and cable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/window-regulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"window regulators\">window regulators<\/a> and other parts while you&rsquo;re in there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&rsquo;t emphasize this enough though: Be careful when checking inside the door panels. Power window motors produce enough torque to damage your fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen for Odd Noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hear a grinding noise whenever you use your power windows, at least one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/window-regulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"window motors\">window motors<\/a> might be malfunctioning. Listen to each window as you operate it to identify the source of the grinding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look for Dents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dents in your vehicle&rsquo;s door can prevent the windows from rolling up or down properly. If your vehicle&rsquo;s been in an accident recently, check to see if there are dents affecting your windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply Lubricant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The surface of your power windows might have grown rigid over time. If this is the case, you can use silicone spray to lubricate the flocked run where the windows travel, so that they open and close more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the cause behind your power window issue will affect how you need to go about your repairs. If you aren&rsquo;t confident about your repair skills, we recommend reaching out to a trusted mechanic for help. But if you decide to do your power window repairs yourself, you&rsquo;re at least a little more prepared, thanks to these tips and tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replacing a Window Regulator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/remove-the-moisture-barrier-when-replacing-window-regulator-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"remove the moisture barrier when replacing window regulator\" class=\"wp-image-105302\" style=\"width:1024px;height:768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/remove-the-moisture-barrier-when-replacing-window-regulator-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/remove-the-moisture-barrier-when-replacing-window-regulator-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/remove-the-moisture-barrier-when-replacing-window-regulator-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/remove-the-moisture-barrier-when-replacing-window-regulator-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/remove-the-moisture-barrier-when-replacing-window-regulator-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/remove-the-moisture-barrier-when-replacing-window-regulator.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When replacing a bad window regulator, remove the moisture barrier but make sure to reinstall it. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve narrowed down the cause of the problem to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/recognizing-the-symptoms-of-a-bad-window-regulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bad window regulator\">bad window regulator<\/a>, you can follow the general guidelines below to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-window-regulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"replace it\">replace it<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research how to remove the door panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the moisture barrier (see photo) but make sure to reinstall it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research the procedure for replacing the regulator. Some use rivets (like on some Fords) while others use bolts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check to make sure the window motor doesn&rsquo;t have to be &ldquo;initialized.&rdquo; If it does, you have to perform that procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, check out this short video by Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician on power windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Power Window Primer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ffKQ1Hnd7Lc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Power Window Parts Delivered To Your Doorstep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different parts like the window motor, window regulator, and window switch work together to enable seamless operation of the power window. If one of these parts fails, it can cause problems for the others. Don&rsquo;t worry. Whether it&rsquo;s a motor, regulator, switch, or another power window part, CarParts.com can ship it to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>, our on-hand window regulators, window motors, and window switches are ready to ship from our nearest distribution center. You can get your new parts in as fast as two business days if you live in the continental US and order before 12:00 pm ET. We only source our products from brands trusted by drivers across the US, ensuring you get power window parts that you can depend on. Furthermore, we make it easy to find the right power window part for your vehicle&ndash;simply enter the required details in our website&rsquo;s vehicle selector and browse the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make CarParts.com your one-stop shop for replacement power window parts. Pick among our selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/window-regulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"window regulators\">window regulators<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/window-motor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"window motors\">window motors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/window-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"window switches\">window switches<\/a>, and get yours today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>An inoperative power window, particularly on the driver&rsquo;s door, is a hassle to deal with. 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