How to Repair Your Cars Power Windows (1) The power of a vehicle is compelling
and vehicle owners just trust that it will magically keep moving while all of
the various pieces and parts keep working. When that fails to happen, it can be
frustrating and overwhelming. Years ago, vehicle windows were moved up and down
manually. When power windows became the norm, consumers were mesmerized and
immediately found them to be a wonderful addition to vehicles. After all, who
wants to expend energy when they only need to push a button? When that button
fails to work, it can be devastating, particularly if it stops working while in
the down position. While drivers love the freedom of motion in their windows,
they need the ability to choose when the window should be open or closed. This
guide assists the car owner in learning about power windows and how to repair
them when they stop working. With a little research and planning, almost
everyone can make this repair in the privacy of their own garage. Understanding
the Power Window Before car owners can make any repairs, they need to know what
they are attempting to repair. Assessing the situation and ascertaining if it is
just one window in need of repair or all of the windows is a great place to
start. If none of the power windows are working, it may be a fuse. If one or
more window sticks while moving up and down, it could be the seal or a gasket.
Sometimes extreme temperatures and having an older vehicle can cause the trim or
seals to swell, causing a sticky spot inside the window casing. If there is one
particular window that fails to respond to the push of a button, than the car
owner can assume that the problem is within the window itself. If there are no
sounds or movement when the switch is activated, it may very well be the window
motor. How to Repair the Power Window To begin the repair process, the car owner
must figure out which part of the window is not working. There are several
things that could be wrong with the window, some of which are easy fixes while
others require more detail and work to repair. How to Remove the Door Panel The
first step to repairing the car's power window is the same regardless of the
non-working part Autolink
AL539 Scanner. The car owner must first remove the door panel on the
non-working window side. To do this, the owner requires some specific tools,
including: Phillips head screw driver Pliers Trim tool (may also use a flat head
screw driver or any tool that can pry the trim from the vehicle) Flashlight To
remove the door panel Autel
Autolink AL619, the owner first looks for the connectors. These could be
screws, bolts, or clips, depending upon the car. Once located, they should be
carefully disconnected and placed into a container so they stay together and can
be easily located. By removing the power window control panel, the owner is able
to better assess the mechanical issues. Being careful to unplug the wiring
before fully removing the panel allows the owner to ensure there are no broken
wires or connections. Inside the door panel are different mechanisms. Consider
the lifting mechanism first. This mechanism is responsible for the movement of
the window and this is done by the use of an electric motor that is attached to
a worm gear in addition to multiple spur gears that all create a large gear that
has enough power to move the window glass. This system of gears is the reason
that power windows are unable to be forced open.
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