Stuck Power Window Regulators/Window Won't Move (Honda)
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- In this video I show how I deal with power window regulators that are stuck and will not move. In this case the window was stuck in the Up position and would not come down. This is a common issue and dealing with the bolts that attach the window to the regulator can be tricky. This is how I deal with them. The exact vehicle in this video is a 2005 Honda Accord EX V6 two door coupe. Enjoy!
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I was stuck on this for about 2 hours and could NOT figure out how to bring the window down. I googled for about another 30 minutes and could only find videos on windows stuck in the down position. Thank you for saving my sanity!!!
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
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Got an estimate of $376.33 for the job. I bought the part for $40+tax and have it replaced. Many thanks for your video, you are my hero!
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Wow a real mechanic with proper tools on TH-cam. What is the world coming to? And, I can hear you and see what your doing. Thank you. A true unicorn right here people.
Thank you, I appreciate the comment!
Changed a few window regulators for different makes and models of cars, but never had one stuck in the up position. Keeping it simple in my goggle search, brought me to your video, omitting the make, model, & year( 02 Jeep GC). Previous searches were with vehicle parameters. Your video will now make my job a lot easier, and for a 75 year old, I need all the easy I can get.
Mahalo.
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
Cutting the cable was just what the Dr ordered! Thank you for taking the time to share these tips because you are limiting the frustration for us shady tree mechanics! I appreciate your videos!
Thank you, I appreciate the comment!
I think I just pushed window down really hard
Thank you for posting! Your video (and a couple of others) gave me the confidence I needed to do this repair myself and save hundred of Dollars. Mission accomplished! For anyone thinking of trying this, it is not as tricky as some Honda repairs. Watch several videos several times and then go for it!
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
another successful self install here .. 35 bucks for the part and a little sweat .. the cutting cable trick really does the job when window is closed and motor dead .. most people would likely be stuck trying to figure out what to do and end up taking it to the mechanic
Mechanic quoted me at $450 I got $50 part and took 30 mins of sweat now I know how to change a power window/motor regulator and I learned a new skill Ty TH-cam lol
Thank you for showing us how to lower the window when it get stuck! As soon as I cut the cable I was able to lower it and was able to replace the power window assembly. Thank you!
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
You just saved me with the tapping of the motor, thanks!
So so helpful! Our window was actually stuck down, but cutting the bottom cable was just the trick that got us to pull it up and have access to the regulator. Thank you so much!
Help. I have a window stuck in the down position with the top cable burst and can't lift the window out. Will cutting the lower one allow it to move?
@@InquisitiveMind876 hey! I would try cutting the bottom cable for sure. It will be very hard as there will be a ton of pressure in the cable, but once it is cut the window should move with ease.
Thanks for your video. Was the real one to replace dead regulator to bring the window down. All videos I’ve seen showing with motor working to replace.
Ah, you do have to cut the wire to bring down the window... Thanks man. Appreciate it. Most tutorials shows how to fix window that won't go up.
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HA! The tap thing worked! You just saved me a whole lot of trouble! Thanks man, thumbs up
Glad to hear it, thanks for the comment!
I needed this. Mine was stuck. I cut the thin cable and it still wouldn't come down. Then I saw this video and only had the small side cutter so it took a lot of strength to cut through the big wire but finally did it and I was able to fix this window
Thank you! I couldn’t find any information on this. You’re a life saver!
Thank you so much. We needed this video to get over the hump with a stick regulator....THANK YOU.
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
Just watch this and installed new window motor regulate in just over a hour. Great information on how to get to window bolts. Thanks to the Big Dog 50001.
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
Thanks Big Dog50001 for the video. This was very helpful in changing out the motor in a Nissan Juke with a window that wouldn't roll down.
Awesome, thanks for the comment!
Thanks for this video & the one on troubleshooting had 2 go on old Fit within a week stuck up. Thought it was unusual, but it was the regulators. You saved me a lot of time & money.
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You da man! This is what i needed for my 2005 window which is stuck in the up position.
Thanks man that tapping trick allowed me to roll it up also helped me find the problem! Awesom!
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Helped me sssoooo much! I was really fighting one today on a 2006 Honda CRV. Thanks for the tip!
Glad it helped!
Extremely helpful IF you are replacing the entire unit. Also I didn’t need to do anything to the window controller/switch. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment!
Thank you so much for this video it really helped a lot and my window is fixed now.
Awesome, thanks for the comment!
thankyouu i was stuck trying to figure out why the window cant go down but now i will try to do this again tomorrow
Another fine job. I appreciate the information.
Thanks Wyatt!
Worked like a charm! I've yet to encounter this problem but now I have an excellent reference if I do. Nice tip on the all-weather tape too. I need to fabricate a new vapor barrier for MY car but I was gonna look around for a similar adhesive in a tube or something. I get cold air intrusion in the winter months at higher speeds.
Thanks Dave.
Thanks Rob, i appreciate the comment!
The driver side window in my 2004 Odyssey is stuck in the up position so thanks for the detailed quality explanation on how to get it down to replace the control unit, other videos didn't mention this. Merry Christmas from New Zealand
Thank you for the comment!
My f350 window was stuck all the way up but about a half inch. Would not move. Took everything apart still no movement. Couldn't get to the clamps that hold the glass in so I used your suggestion and cut the cable and that solved the problem. You're the only one in a dozen videos that mentioned cutting the cable as a last resort. Thanks
Dave another good video (Honda). Thank you for sharing all of your tips. Good things to know. Will have to watch the video on how to reset the switch assembly. So much electronics everything needs to be programmed. Coffee time thanks again. ❤️️
Thanks Arthur!
Thanks for the vid!
I had the door apart and the new regulator and motor ready to install, but tapped on the motor and the window was back to rolling up and down again! So I put the door back together and called it a day 😄
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Nice job as usual Big Dog
Thanks!
Great Video, I was able to unbolt the old one and get a open end box end rachet to remove the window bolds. but like the options.
Good stuff man you really helped me out. Thumbs up!!
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
Thank you sir, exactly I had the same case. Your video solved my problem. Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful, thank you for the comment!
Nice video. Those suction cups are cool. Thinking back to my younger days when I actually repaired my own stuff, I coulda used those!!!
They work well! Thanks for the comment RR!
Thank you, that was helpful!
Thanks for this video. I was stuck (like my window) in the same situation, and your video helped me immensely! Liked and subscribed.
Thanks and welcome!
Good job Big Dog , !
Thank you, I appreciate the comment!
The old tap trick fixed my window. Thanks! But I'm probably going to replace the regulator anyway since it is a 2005 and I'm worried it will fail again.
Another great video!
Thanks!
Thank you for this informative video because it has let me know that I can't just get in there and move my window back up manually. Hope that plastic holds thru the storm coming thru this weekend.
Glad it helped, hopefully the rain doesn't damage anything. They always seem to get stuck down when it rains!
@@BigDog50001 me too. It quit two weeks ago and is down about six inches. I've had it covered with a black contractor bag and I have it closed in with the door but were supposed to have some wicked winds from this storm. This Covid thing is keeping me from even taking it to my mechanic which I can't afford anyway. SIgh. I just wanted to fix my own window.
I hope you used a little Windex on the window! it needed it! haha! great tip and video as usual Dave! keep 'em coming!
I like to leave the smudges on there, it's my signature lol! Thanks for the comment as always Mike!
@@BigDog50001 Ya know to me that makes complete sense!!!
Great video!!!!
Fantastic tip when window is up!
It can also work if it's down and you need it up until you can get the part! 👍
Thanks a lot for your video it really helped me i was able to snip cable and the close my window for now. My new window regulator wont be delivered for about a week. I was able to use cable to secure it in up position.
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The tapping worked for me (2000 Sienna). The motor is the rectangular part, so you can feel to make sure that is what you are tapping.
Great video. Thanks
I appreciate the comment, thank you!
I have a 2004 honda civic sedan and was able to pull down on the metal rail attached to the window motor to yank the window down. The issue was the motor assembly cable had snapped into two preventing the window from rolling down.
Great video showing how to access and replace the regulator.
However, based on my experience, you ALSO HAVE TO FIX THE ROOT CAUSE of the problem that caused the regulator to fail. If not, the new regulator may prematurely fail after one year...
My 97 Civic is over 23 years old. In my case, I additionally had to PARTIALLY REMOVE the rubber window "run channel" (I only removed the left and right "sides" of the channel), CLEAN THE CHANNELS of accumulated dirt (I used cotton swabs soaked in "Goo Gone" but I guess soapy water would work as well).
In addition, it was easy to completely REMOVE THE WINDOW from the door. Once removed, it was important to thoroughly CLEAN THE FRONT AND BACK EDGES of the window.
Finally, I read that the "run channel" should be LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. In particular, I read that Honda's Shin-Etsu Silicone Grease, part @-9013 should be used to lubricate the channels. My local Honda dealer price-matched another dealer's price; I paid $18.15 for one tube.
Since I had gone through two regulators, each lasting only about one year, I GENEROUSLY GREASED the channel AND both sides of the window's left and right edges BEFORE REINSTALLING THE WINDOW.
After re-assembly, the window moved up and down without any hesitancy. In comparison, the other windows moved much slower - so, I will do preventive maintenance for the other windows by removing the windows, and thoroughly cleaning the window edges AND run channel. Cleaning removes the accumulated dirt, which allows the window to move freely, and reduces the load on the window regulator motor and assembly. Hopefully, reducing the load on the regulator will prevent the regulator from failing again.
Anytime you repair/replace something you should find the root cause of course. That being said, although run channels being dirty (and folded over) can cause problems these motors/regulators do not typically fail due to run channel issues (its the brushes/cables/plastic parts that wear out). Also, any quality silicone grease/paste will work, you do not necessarily need to buy the Honda grease for these. Thanks for the input.
You are the man!
Thanks 👍!
Sir Great Video, Curious did you make or buy the suck in cups to hold the window up, thks
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Great tips
Thanks!
Great video. I have 2007 honda accord running around 171 miles. I may have this issue soon. I guess. I have other issue that I could not fix. Rough rpm when ac is on at stop. I have no code on. I tried CRC intake valve cleaner. Replace the intake filter
Intake hose , clean up throttle body. I have no clue . If you help me, that would be great. Thank you
does cutting the regulator wire work the same way if the window is stuck in the down position? i have to do this in the morning
thank you for the tips. great video.
would have been nice to see how to take the door apart
Here is a video showing me removing a Honda door panel (in the beginning of the video), many Hondas are similar. Thanks for the comment! th-cam.com/video/KFtkQD74AAY/w-d-xo.html
Hey where’d you order the door cable? I can one find it for the sedan never the coupe
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lol, thanks for the comment!
Good job
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How do you get that unit back in ? i have 2006 honda accord coupe ....
Thanks!
Thank you for the support!
So my window on a CRV 2005 was stuck in the up position and the motor is dead. Cutting the wire (and honestly completely removing the motor) still did not enable us to pull the window down. Anything else we can try?
So you just saved me 💯 bucks 👍👍
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can the plastic that goes inside the door that covers the wholes be replaced? What is it called?
Hello, hi how can I get only the 2 plastic that hold the window, I hope you can help me, everything is working fine with my regulator but only those 2 plastic came off from the glass and they are cracked, in advance thank you very much
Do you have any idea on how to get the window up if it's all the way down? Switch isn't moving it and motor seems totally unaccessible. Trying to replace the window regulator and need to get it up far enough to remove the bolts from the window.
Amazing thanks to this man right there I saved a good amount of change.. good old trick with hitting it lol man
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
Lmao im crien cos i be hitting that shit and itll work fr🤣🤣
Great video. How to do this without cutting it? Can't you force the cables by hand or something like that?
They are made to stay put so it can be difficult to force them to move unless they have already started to unravel (also take a chance on breaking something else).
@@BigDog50001 I have disassembled the motor in place and after removing the rotor it was easy to push down the glass. After reassembling it the motor worked normally in both directions when testing it directly to a 12v supply. However when it's plugged in the car system it only goes up all the way, when pressed down it stops and when released the pressed down button it keeps going up. I've tested the plug of the motor and the button is working normally +12 and -12v when pressed/pulled. I'm beginning to suspect of the car alarm which has a window up when activated function. Are there any stock honda control modules for rolling up windows?
@@rafaeloda No expert here but that sounds like you might have to go through an "electric window reset/reprogram" cycle. th-cam.com/video/scWc_9ALo9Y/w-d-xo.html
How is the window attached to the thing (regulator?) you installed? I have a 2000 honda accord and the drivers window doesn’t go down although the thing that makes the window go down goes down. Severs times the window has come apart from the moving mechanism and I have to take apart the door panel to get the window back on and up. Should the window be bolted? Mine is not.
Have a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. Passenger window goes up but not down. Where is polarity to motor changed. In switch panel or relay? How can I find out?
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
I just installed a new window regulator, rolled it all the way up to test it and now it won't roll down what could cause this? I can't get my replacement window in now!
I have a different problem that I can't seem to find any videos on my driver side window when you push the button to go down it will only move like an inch or so and then go back to where it was originally without doing anything automatically but it's stuck about an inch from closing all the way. This is on a 2006 honda accord 4 door.
Will this work on any vehicle with a window regulator
Ive never thought about cutting the regulator .👍 that trick will really help and those suction cups are awesome!! No need for duct tape lol
I used tape for years too, but after getting those suction cups a few years ago I never used tape again lol!
Keep the quality content coming! I've got one for you: 05 Odyssey EX-L drivers side passenger window rolls itself down and wont roll up in the rain. Pull side panel and motor is hot to touch. Scan tool connects but window wont go up or down. Take power straight to window motor. Nothing. Replace window regulator (Honda parts only) and she works! Same damn day the same thing happens again. Ok, replace the multiplexer and switches on drivers door. Problem fixed! Well not really, 2 weeks later it happens again! IN THE RAIN. Any ideas?
Thank you for the comment! There is a Multiplex unit in driver's switch (control unit) and there is one in the under dash fuse box. Issues with a Multiplex unit can definitely cause problems (I would look for MICU/B-CAN DTCs).
The Multiplex unit in the Driver's Switch has the ability to open/close the windows when a signal is received from Door Key Cylinder/Or from Keyless Transmitter, issues with signals from either of these can cause problems. There is also a rear Multiplex unit on those vans as well as multiple control units that are all interconnected.
Water intrusion behind left rear panel can get into the electrical connectors and cause numerous Mulitplex issues (the C701 connector in particular). Removing left rear interior panel and spraying outside with water can show if it is leaking. Honda recommends packing the connectors behind there with dielectric grease. If there are any additional issues with headlights/locks/wipers/keyless entry/communication errors, this is where I would start.
There are relays inside each passenger window switch, problems with these relays can cause issues (but generally only when Key-On power/Key Off Timer is activated).
You will have to catch this issue in the act. There is a good chance the original motor burned out due to this issue. Spraying water on different areas of van separately and looking for issue (scan tools and test lights help) can help isolate where the problem is originating.
What does it mean when I changed the back door and window set up motor and glass and the window doesn't go up or down with back control and only goes down with front master control
Needs troubleshooting but I would look towards the switch on the door that was replaced as a possible issue.
So will any honda model work on my honda fit , , I will go to a pick a part yard n get it
No, not every model will be interchangeable. Best to find a similar Fit and get the part off of that.
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I’ve snapped the cable & still can’t lower my window, any recommendations? 😅
What’s the suction cup tool you got there
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What’s a solid way to “diagnose” this? I have a 2014 accord sedan; rear window won’t roll down but all others will.
A simple test light is probably best. Unplug window and use the test light in place of window motor. I showed it at about the 20 minute mark in this diagnostic video: th-cam.com/video/6RTKsTAU4bs/w-d-xo.html
Can you cut the cable and guide the window down before you disconnect everything else.
hi, I have an 05 accord, my passenger window is stuck, fully closed.
So the motor recently broke, i bought a new motor/regulator for 35$ or so and put it in. It seemed to be working, but during the final inch or so when I would be putting it up, it slowed down. I parked my car for about an hour, and when I got back, it had already died again.. The switches still click, just no movement of the window. Did I put it in the grooves wrong and cause the motor to die or something? I have a new regulator here and ready to install, I just couldnt get my window down enough, so thank you for making this video. Im just curious if it was my fault for doing a bad install or what? is that a possibility?
thank you so much! crackhead smashed the driver side window to steal a pair of cheap sunglasses. found a $30 window replace at a junkyard but got stumped on how to remove the window with no power. Tried to hook up the power to the window regulator but found out that that thing was busted. removing the regulator from its bolts did the trick! I did try to cut the cord but that was to difficult.
Hello. I'm stuck on my window issue. 2002 Acura TL. New motor, nw regulator both work when tested, fuses good, relay under hood good, fuse box has power, have tried new switches at front passenger door (problem window) and new driver master switch. Power lock works on the problem door. But after replacing the speakers in front doors I noticed my passenger window wouldn't roll down. I assumed I forgot to plug a connection back together. Took door apart and everything is connected. I don't know where to look next. Please help! Thank you
Thanks I will cut the cable if I can't get motor to move !!
Thanks for the comment!
@@BigDog50001 my issue is the driver side window is in the up position and it's getting power but won't go down ? I'm probably going to have to use a sledgehammer ? I know there's power because I push the button down and the lights dim on the dash and the dome light dims down as well , in either the up or down position , thank God it's in the up position because it is winter time here in upstate New York ! Guess I will wait till I get a really big hammer , unplugged the switches and still the same ! 00 Honda Odyssey LX
What about when this happens? My car the window goes down but then going back up once it's about 3/4 up it stops and makes a nasty sound til I pull on the window then it slowly goes up from there
I have very very difilculty to buy this power window regular to my honda.
Hey I have a 01 f150 my window won’t go down I have put new motors relay an window switch on drive side. Haven’t replace the door lock switches or the passenger side window switch. Any idea what the problem is.
I would unplug window motor and use a test light to see if there is power/ground getting to motor when the button is pressed (key on of course). If no power/ground then have to trace wiring back to where it is being lost. If power/ground is there, it may not have enough current flow to operate motor (voltage drop most likely due to corroded/bad wiring and or connections somewhere). This is where I would start. Problems with the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) and the relays can cause issues too.
My copilot window is not working and my driver side windows the glass come out from the rails I don’t know how to fix it
My window is stuck in the down position how do I fix it?
is there anyways you can manually lower and raise the window? should have shown how you did the install
If the motor does not work anymore, there is no real way to manually move the window other than cutting cable (which I showed) or removing the bolts that hold the window glass to the regulator (very difficult to access the window glass bolts when window is in the up position). As far as showing the install, that was not the point of this video, this was simply a tip video on dealing with window regulators when you can't lower the glass to access the bolts.
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How do you put a window up if the regulator has already been removed, and how does one not destroy the cable wires on the regulator to reuse it?
The window regulator holds the window up on most of these designs, so if there is no regulator then it is pretty difficult to keep the window up without getting really creative (sticks inside the doors/tape on window etc.). You would not cut the cables if the regulator/motor assembly is good, this is only for when they are bad and the regulator/motor assembly is one single unit and needs to be replaced. If the motor/regulator was still good then you can move it down into position using power/ground where it can be removed normally.
I cut the cable and the window still wouldn't go down. After an hour more of trying to figure out why, I jiggled it around a bit and it finally git past the point it was getting stuck at. I think it was getting stuck somewhere in the rubber track. I probably shouldn't have removed the four regulator screws before cutting the regulator/motor cable because the window probably couldn’t track properly after I removed those screws.
Mines stuck down, what would i do to try and just get it up for the meantime while i get the replacement part?
Tap the motor and see if it will move is generally what I try first.
If stuck down, you have access to the bolts to remove the window from the rail. Do that, pull the window up manually and tape it into place. I'd personally cut a stick the right length and jam it in underneath for backup support.
My window is stuck up, but I can hear the motor going when I push the button, and it'll move very slightly inwards if I push down and outwards if I push up, is the window just stuck on something?
Possibly, but more likely it is an issue with the cabling that goes into the window motor or the motor itself. More often that not the fix for that is to replace the window regulator/motor assembly.
Do they commonly all go at the same time? My daughter got a used Honda with 3 of 4 that won’t go down. It’s starting to get hot and she don’t have a/c. There’s no way we could do this without screwing something up.
This doesn’t seem like a big money job (it seems like a nuisance job) for mechanics and we have no disposable income.
I understand that if it’s not a big money job, auto profs don’t want to touch them (which I can understand to a point) but....I’m wondering... To avoid getting scammed into a ton of new or unnecessary repairs to make this nuisance job a big money job....is there something a customer like me could say or ask the professional while shopping around to make it seem like we are not easy pray?
I am not looking for free or unreasonable, I just want to not get completely railroaded. Ty.
It is common for window regulators/motors to go out on Hondas, but generally not all at the exact same time. If they all stop working at the same exact moment it is probably something else (like a relay or other electrical issue). That being said, I commonly see older Honda that have multiple non working windows because they went bad one by one and the owner did not fix them as they went out (probably due to cost). To avoid getting taken by a mechanic, I would probably try to fix/diagnose the most important one and go from there.
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One should ALWAYS test the motor first by hooking up alligator clips directly from the motor to a 12 volts source. I made the mistake of cutting the cable & didn't test the motor first. So had to but a new motor/regulator kit. The motor is fine all along but I have a broken wire somewhere behind the door grommet.