Posts Tagged: power window
Window goes up but not down
Window goes up but not down, window goes down but not up Or, your power window only works from one switch Ok, so you think your power windows are possessed. They’re not. But what most people don’t understand is that all the power and ground connections run through the driver’s side master switch, and that really complicates the trouble shooting process. Here are the three trouble spots: 1) master switch 2) broken wires in hinge area of door 3) passenger switch 4) window motor 5) broken window regulator The easiest … Read More
Replace a window regulator — Step by step guide
Learn how to replace a window regulator with this DIY guide Window regulators fail quite often in vehicles and a replacement can cost up to $800 on some vehicles. If you’re handy and have a half-day free, you can replace a window regulator yourself using this guide. Why a window regulator fails To reduce weight, carmakers switched away from heavy scissor-style regulators to lighter and cheaper cable-operated window regulators. They work fine as long as the window channels are clean and lubricated and you never force the window down in … Read More