If you hear the motor but the window doesn't move, the regulator may be damaged. If there's no sound at all, the motor could be burned out or disconnected. Inspect the switch – Sometimes the issue lies with the window switch itself.
First, find the switch for the malfunctioning window. Then, press and hold the switch in the 'up' position for about ten seconds. After releasing it, immediately press and hold the switch in the 'down' position for another ten seconds. This recalibrates the window motor and resets its position memory.
What would cause a car window to go down but not up? A faulty window regulator, motor, or switch could cause a car window to go down but not up. What causes the power window to stop working? The power window may stop working due to a damaged motor, faulty switch, electrical issues, or a broken window regulator.
How do you know if it's the window regulator or the motor? If the window glass is going up crooked, sags into the door when it's not being used, or it has fallen, it's a window regulator issue. If it's an issue of movement, then the window motor is the usual suspect.
If your car is equipped with electric windows, a faulty switch can often be the culprit. This switch controls the electrical circuit that powers the window motor, and if it fails, the window won't move. Symptoms: The window doesn't respond when you press the switch.
Grip the window between your palms and slide it up.
Pressing the glass firmly between your palms, slowly move your hands up to raise the window. If there's not much of the window sticking up, try to pull it up a little with your fingers so you can get your palms on it.
How do you fix your car window when it won't roll up? Check the fuse, power switch, and window regulator for issues. If it's a simple fix, you can do it yourself; otherwise, seek professional assistance. Costs may range from a few dollars for a DIY fix to a few hundred dollars for professional repair.
The average time to replace a power window motor is 2.1 hours. You should expect to pay $120-$150 for labor plus the cost of the motor itself. It can usually bring the entire job anywhere from $200 to $300, depending on the make and model.
If the fuse is blown, pushing a window button will do nothing at all: The motor won't groan and the glass won't quiver. If the fuse is good and you can hear the motor, or the glass acts like it wants to move, then you've got some sort of mechanical problem.
Absolutely! With just a basic set of tools, any DIYer can do this. Different vehicle makes and models are going to present various challenges in accessing the window regulator — often armrests, switch clusters, the door panel and a plastic vapor barrier all must be removed.
A stuck window can be the result of: Debris: Obstructions like dirt in the window sash can prevent movement. Paint: If the window was recently painted and the sash was not moved after, the drying paint could have glued it shut.
If only one window stops working, the problem could be a bad relay, fuse issue, bad motor, or the power window switch has failed. The most common reason for one window to stop working is the switch, so this should be looked at by a professional mechanic to have your power window switch replaced.
#4: Defective Power Window Switch
So, it's no surprise if a switch goes wrong at some point. One tell-tale sign of this problem is a window that will go down but not up.
Generally most systems have only 1 fuse for the entire power windows so with only 1 window not working, I do not suspect a fuse and instead a faulty window motor or window switch.
The average cost for a Window Switch Replacement is between $316 and $358. Labor costs are estimated between $39 and $49 while parts are priced between $277 and $309. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.
Resetting Power Windows in a Car
Put your ignition in the “Run” position and lower the window all the way down. Hold the window button in the down position for 2-5 seconds. Then, lift the window all the way up. Hold the button in the up position for 2-5 seconds.
Open and slam your door while holding the window switch in the up position while the ignition is on. Hold the window switch in the up position and hit the spot over the motor with something blunt, like your fist.
If the power window switch button feels spongy, loose or at all different from the other window switch buttons, you likely are in need of a window switch repair or replacement.
A poor or overloaded electrical connection could be causing the circuitry around the window motor to short. If this is the case, your problem might be fixed by sitting inside the vehicle, holding the window switch in the up position and slamming the door closed.