Slow Power Windows In Your Car! (HOW TO FIX)

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4 жыл бұрын

Car power window goes up and down slowly, how to fix slow power windows in your vehicle, how to replace a faulty power window motor or regulator, how to properly lubricate car window channels, how to remove car door panel, how to replace a car's side window, how to test power windows. DIY auto repair and save. Enjoy!
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@ProjectFarm 4 жыл бұрын

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@bratboy5203 Жыл бұрын

Before replacing anything, remove the actual motor and clean the internal contacts in it. That is often a problem.

@Crackuser69 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 3 honda accords in the last 10 years. One from ‘05, another from ‘15 and my current from ‘17. Each of them have had problems with a slow passenger window. I changed the motor and regulator on the first two and my current one needs a replacement asap. This videonis very informative. I never thought about using lubricant. Thank you!

@JasonTylerRicci 2 жыл бұрын

The testing of the fuse port with a multimeter is something I've not seen on any other video of this sort. I've tried ALL kinds of lubricants in the window channel and nothing seemed to speed it up noticeably. Gonna do the multimeter test next. Thank you for sharing!

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

If the window channel lube fails, you'll need to lubricate or replace the window regulator assembly.

@Quickened1 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial for the do it yourselfers out there. For those who are going to attempt this, keep in mind, every make of car is different, and there are many variations of how this will play out! These are the basic guidelines, but be prepared to "wing it" if the internals are nothing like those seen in the video...

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the regulator styles can vary. Thanks for watching!

@khndenmark 4 жыл бұрын

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@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

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@4144758 Жыл бұрын

*Holy crap i never thought of checking current draw!! Brilliant*

@bejjoplaydogs2594 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really well done video mate

@O2MEND 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. I like to use Danco faucet grease, it's inexpensive and works very well as a water-resistant silicone lube.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

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@beachwave2 11 ай бұрын

Excellent and complete video. Thank you.

@jaileal8806 3 жыл бұрын

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@frankl1955 4 жыл бұрын

I did this on my wife’s 98 Corolla some years ago, I couldn’t see what I was doing but a cheapy blue magnet light from Harbor Freight and an old makeup mirror with a magnet glued to the back gave me a much clearer picture. The replacement looked like it may have been meant to be riveted in and there were holes to mount it but no threads in the holes, but with HF it was not a problem since I had a tap and die set from them

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Many cars rivet the regulator assembly to the door. Thanks for watching! Please share.

@knottreel 3 жыл бұрын

While it is true that an excessive power draw could be from a faulty motor, a motor under excessive load from a jammed mechanism, could also increase the amperage draw.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

That's true too, but infrequent. Lack of window channel lubrication or a worn out motor are the most common.

@miro6138 Жыл бұрын

Exactly, more load means higher current draw, so this test is useless.

@StoneHighland 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for Showing Us all Your Video clip my friend

@7eis Жыл бұрын

Excellent pacing and very clear and informative. Definitely beats the 'half a can of whatever might lube' down the edges of the windows.

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tedjohnson64 3 ай бұрын

Very clever idea re: checking current draw. I’m quite surprised that a replacement regulator only $40 for your car; I would have guessed $200 at least. After all, it’s a fairly large and moderately complex mechanism.

@LilyoftheValeyrising 4 жыл бұрын

My 1975 Mercedes 450SEL has a slow passenger side window. I’ve already lubricated the all four window’s regulator and the actual lifts and pivot points. They are like a scissor lift. I lubed the window tracks like you did in this video. I used silicone grease. Is that the same as your paste grease? Or is that paste grease just dielectric grease. Also I put dielectric grease on my trunk seal and it stopped leaking. I will replace it when I get around to it. From what I’m told dielectric grease is the same thing as Mercedes brand bushing installation lubricant, meaning a huge cost difference. I’m going to check the voltage draw readings like you did. I’m trying to figure out a rig for my bullet type ceramic fuse like you made one for yours. I don’t want it arcing and damaging something. Very interesting video.

@pulesjet 4 жыл бұрын

Here in the Desert South West the heat and sand destroys most all plastic components dealing with the Window Mechanisms. The damages don't take long. As short as one or two years can render them inoperative. Plastic tracks and pivot points become brittle cracked or just worn out.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

I lived there. AZ and NV. The heat is brutal.

@pointedspider 4 жыл бұрын

I've always liked working on window motors! I dont know why but I do!

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

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@tomg4084 2 жыл бұрын

Where you at you can come change mine i hate them

@sheridaducky-xk6lx Жыл бұрын

Shared on my Twitter. Thank you

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@falloncollins58 Жыл бұрын

How do you know if it's the regulator vs the motor before you go and change out both?

@aristidescastillo8089 3 жыл бұрын

Great video God bless have a wonderful blessing Christmas and a beautiful and healthy new year

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Be sure to rate thumbs up and share. Thank you, same to you and your family!

@aggelossofos123 2 жыл бұрын

Great job kind man

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@orleydoss3171 4 жыл бұрын

Great video... 👍 It's like you know all they fixes I have to do... Lol 😂

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Orley!

@squirrelattackspidy 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced the regulator that came with the motor and pulleys. The thing still won't go all the way up. It's like it's getting stuck in the track. I can hear is squeaking against the rubber. Tried lubing it up with silicone spray, but it only works a few times and then gets stuck again. I'm getting to be a pro taking off the driver's side door panel.

@jackpayne3996 2 жыл бұрын

I think now would be a good time to update your video. I have a '99 GMC SIERRA with (2) slow windows that you're welcome to use for your next vid.😂👍

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

LOL. Thanks for watching!

@robertcalamusso4218 Жыл бұрын

Talent !!!

@OverPower_0 4 жыл бұрын

Like it, keep going dude

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! As long as people start sharing the links to my videos, there will be many more to come. Thanks for watching

@EnnTomi1 Жыл бұрын

hi did you lube any of the rail?(the regulator), if so what did you use? and what can be used? i ask gpt it told me it has to be specialized type.

@EpicFeedsTime Жыл бұрын

My driver window (2011 Tacoma) is fine up until the halfway point then gets really slow when rolling it down, any ideas? The door panel also seems to bulge up when it gets halfway as if it’s pushing on the panel

@robertcalamusso4218 Жыл бұрын

Thx

@izarvandekraats3873 Жыл бұрын

but if the rubbers are dry wont it also pull more current?

@jamesortega8681 4 ай бұрын

what is the purpose of the multi meter, if its drawing more power what does that tell you? that its having a hard time? dont we already know that since its slow

@athersheheryar689 5 ай бұрын

good

@Krugzug 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if regreasing the window tracks would help window slide easier. Sometimes grease gets gummy and creates more friction for motor.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Silicone paste is excellent. It won't gum up. Thanks for watching!

@jcims 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot the step to go to the hardware store to buy yet another 10mm socket, lol. It's funny how this approach to power windows is pretty universal across manufacturers. Was this a Denso part? Seems like they are king of the regulators.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

😃 Yes, very common setup. Thanks for watching!

@ChiralSpirals 4 жыл бұрын

Its the putting it all back part that Im not a fan of.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, many people feel that way. Thanks for watching!

@kyyurtman1416 4 жыл бұрын

Does the power regulator that moves the window up or down need to be in a certain position when replacing that assembly? Or does the motor stop when it senses resistance? Some car have that as a safety option. Just thinking if the window trolley was in the wrong position the window may not go up or down the full distance.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

No. Place it in a position that makes it easy to bolt the window onto the regulator. Thanks for watching!

@riffraff9000 4 жыл бұрын

Ooooo! A whizzer cone! Niiiice! lol.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike!

@victorhettinger4412 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Vic! Be sure to share the video link with others. Thank you

@sheridaducky-xk6lx Жыл бұрын

This was great... what kind of lubricating did you use?

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Silicone grease. Glad you liked the video!

@Omkarah 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using silicone spray for the channels. Do you think the paste you are using is a better choice?

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer the silicone paste. It leaves a thick enough coating that the window is able to distribute to the lower area of the window channels as it goes up and down.

@Omkarah 4 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore Thanks! I ordered "Mission Automotive Dielectric Grease/Silicone Paste/Waterproof Marine Grease (8 Oz.) " from Amazon, and will apply it to my window channels.

@trench01 4 жыл бұрын

i figure you fix it as your title says than replace it. But good instruction video. lubricating it would have been faster (within 30-60 min?) to do (and i was curious to see what works to use it on other things if it was good like home windows/. But buying does take up your time to work for the $40? But i guess you did not want to take the chance to do it again and bought a new one which is another reason.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

The title was accurate because the video covers methods to fix(by lubricating), and to replace if desired. Buying a window regulator assembly for my vehicle locally was very expensive. I don't have too much time to do things twice, so I didn't want to try lubricating the regulator assembly, reinstalling everything, to find out the motor was shot. So I found a good deal online and just ordered everything new so I didn't have to play games. Thanks for watching!

@northernpatriot9078 4 жыл бұрын

Would have been cool to see current readings and waveforms of motor in action to see the difference

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

I thought of doing that, but unfortunately a lot of people have very short attention spans, and likely would've clicked off.

@uhasnolsjeneral9026 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Really appreciate if u can help me out. My car have two power windows. Driver(mainswitch) and pasanger. When i separately move up and down the windows, both working fine and fast. But, if move both spontaneously, the pasanger window will move slow. May i know what is the problem, and how can i fix that. Mitsubishi Lancer Coupe '95

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a lack of power under load on that circuit. I would inspect all connections.

@timwegman5776 3 жыл бұрын

Question: my fuse box has 3 fuses for power windows first it has a smaller 7.5amp that just says power windows then it has 2 x 20amp one for driver and passenger so I’m assuming the 20 amp is the one I need to check anyone know for sure also can I leave the fuse in while checking

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Try removing one fuse at a time to see what stops working.

@00Skyfox 4 жыл бұрын

That tar that sticks down the moisture barrier is the worst! I’ve had to do this job before and that stuff gets everywhere. Even pumice hand cleaner didn’t want to remove it.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Use wd-40 or mineral spirits, then wash with soapy water. :-)

@Harryd06 Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling my windows just need to be greased, since the left on isn’t so bad but the right one is. The motor seems to be fine, but struggles a bit.

@dloatis418 3 жыл бұрын

What type of lubricant did u use on the motor

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Silicone grease

@tompas11A3n52KkX 4 жыл бұрын

You know what, my car is now 32 years old and the power windows are still working as they should. Isn't that amazing? What's the mark of the car? Haven't you guessed that already? Well I lit you up on that. VOLVO. Silicone grease is really great, just like Volvo don't you agree?

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Volvo makes very reliable cars, I was just never into the look of them. The newer Volvos I like. Thanks for watching!

@tompas11A3n52KkX 4 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore The older Volvos are actually the best. Best Volvo ever built is the 1998 Volvo 945. Just saying.

@almann5798 Жыл бұрын

My windows only go slow if i put up more then 1 at a time ive replace all motors and track and ideas i have a 99 buick regal ls

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a power supply issue. Check the wire coming from the fuse box to the windows.

@retrochristmas7329 3 жыл бұрын

What if you replaced your window mottor with a car starter xD. Turn your window into a guillotine

@Kagemusha320 3 жыл бұрын

Is it normal for regulators to go bad on a 3 year old car? cause all my windows roll up really slow. My GF has a sedan model of the same car and her windows roll up fast.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

May just need lubrication if the battery voltage is in the normal range with the car running. (13.5 - 14.25v)

@Physical258 3 жыл бұрын

What if the window goes up with speed then slowly stops and then rushes back down?

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

You need to open up the door and carefully inspect the regulator.

@buckwild6587 2 жыл бұрын

What is the music at 6:38?

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Usually I say what the music is in the video description area.

@notSusNugget 11 ай бұрын

1:01 how to test with multimeter

@wonder7798 4 ай бұрын

What make the power lock so noisy

@electronicsNmore 4 ай бұрын

More than likely excessive play in the linkage

@progsam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. But this was a replacement and not a fix

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

For me it was a replacement, but in the video I made it very clear how you can fix a window that goes up and down slow

@progsam 2 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore Yes, Thanks a lot. For me a replacement is not an option right now because I can't find the part. I will try to deassemble it and see. May be it will be just some lubrification. Thanks.

@samanthasoto8477 2 жыл бұрын

And to think I was gonna pay someone to do this for me

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Samantha!

@LunkerFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Music does not match the video at all. Either remove it or replace it.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

There's nothing worse than a viewer that feels they're entitled to the videos that I created. I don't take orders from anybody, and I take your comment as an insult because I worked very hard to produce this video and help others. People like you don't make society a better place.

@no-damn-alias 3 жыл бұрын

Hey why so harsh. I can get you make your videos the way you want and that it's a lot of work but why such a unfriendly reply?

@ThePreyMantas 4 жыл бұрын

Proves how American engineers and management are NOT customer friendly. I have a couple of Marquis and the assemblies riveted instead of a threaded stud and nut like in your case. Drilling and find nuts and bolt to install new one. Grrrrr.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

I remeber those! Big rivets that I had to drill out. That was back in the 90's.

@ThePreyMantas 4 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore And prior. I haven't had to get into my 04' and hope I never have too. It would be sad to discover if they are still stone age, cheap fasteners. Was there anything you could think of or saw to address with the new unit that the mfg neglected to care about to insure longevity in a Preventative Maintenance way?

@legendsupercars9029 4 жыл бұрын

Second

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@frankl1955 4 жыл бұрын

Bye the way, that car looks like a KIA Optima.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Similar vehicle. 2003 Sonata

@frankl1955 4 жыл бұрын

Close enough. I have 04 Optima and up until 05 the Sonota and Optima were pretty much the same car except for outer the body but I recognized the interior.

@edgarokras5695 Жыл бұрын

Hi all. I have a problem with front windows on my honda crossroad 2008. They literally shaking when I close them and work ok when I close them. Will appreciate any help. Thanks.