A power window that will not move is frustrating, and in the Gulf heat it is a real problem. The cause is usually simple to find once you know where to look.
Common causes
- Worn window switch. The most common fault. If one window works from the master switch but not from its own door switch, the switch is the likely cause.
- Failed window motor. You may hear a click or a faint hum but the glass does not move. Slow movement that gets worse over time also points here.
- Window regulator problem. A grinding or crunching sound, or glass that drops crooked, means the mechanism inside the door is damaged.
- Blown fuse or relay. If all the windows stop at once, check the fuse first.
- Broken wiring. The wires that pass between the door and the body flex every time you open and close the door and can break over the years.
Quick checks
- Try every window from the driver master switch and from its own door switch.
- Listen at the door while pressing the switch: a click or hum means the motor is getting power.
- If all windows are dead, ask a technician to check the fuse and relay.
- Check that the window lock button on the driver door is not switched on.
If the window is stuck open
Do not force the glass up by hand. You can bend the regulator or pop the glass off its guides. A temporary cover keeps rain, dust and heat out until it is repaired.