Posts Tagged: broken door wiring

Why Your Window Goes Up but Not Down

Car Window Goes Up but Not Down (or Down but Not Up)? Here’s How I Diagnose the Problem Quick Summary If your car window goes up but not down, or it goes down but won’t come back up, don’t assume you need a new window regulator. In most cases, the problem is electrical rather than mechanical. A worn driver’s master switch, broken wiring in the door hinge, a faulty passenger switch, or a failing window motor are the most common causes. Here’s how I diagnose the problem quickly without replacing … Read More