Posts Tagged: window goes up but not down
Why Your Window Goes Up but Not Down
Top Causes When a Window Goes Down but Not Up Quick Summary If your window goes up but not down, or down but not up, the cause is almost always electrical—not mechanical. In other words, it’s usually not the motor or the window’s regular mechanism. The most common causes are: • A bad master switch in the driver’s door • Broken wires in the driver-door hinge area • A worn passenger switch • Intermittent electrical connection at the window motor Article When a window goes up but not down, or … Read More
Power window doesn’t work
Your power window doesn’t work, here’s what to check If you press the window switch and your power window doesn’t work, most DIYers automatically suspect a bad power window motor. That’s usually not the case. Power window motors rarely fail. The wiring of the switches and the regulator are the most common causes of a power window not working. I’ll walk you through the diagnostic process to deploy when your power window doesn’t work. Learn how to test a power window motor here Check the lockout switch first Most vehicles … Read More