Is your car's power window "off track?"

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Window Regulator

Here is a typical window regulator with motor attached. It's function is to move the window up and down when you press the switch. When they fail it produces a crunching sound and sometimes the window will fall down into the door, leaving your car open to the environment.

 

Car Window Motor/Regulator Replacement

Most late model vehicles have electric power windows that utilize a motorized window regulator to operate the door glass up and down. If it is not functioning properly or seems to be off track, chances are the regulator has failed.

Over time, this motor can wear out and will require replacement. When this motor fails, it will usually give you some tell tale signs before it stops working.

If your window is moving up and down slower than usual, or is only operating intermittently, it’s more than likely a worn out window motor.

Eventually it will stop working altogether, and your window will be stuck in one position. On occasion, your car window motor can stop working without these symptoms.

Car Window Regulator Replacement

Inside a vehicle's door panel is mechanism referred to as the window regulator. The regulator attaches the motor or manual crank to the window. It is either a set of gears or series of cables and pulleys, depending on the vehicle. It acts as an elevator for the door glass. Over time these parts can fail due to everyday use or sustained damage. When the regulator goes bad, it is often accompanied by a loud noise (cable snapping), followed by the window falling inside the door panel.

At Magic Windshields our helpful team of customer service reps and certified technicians can help you to diagnose this issue and replace your car window regulator, if needed. We can have most window regulators replaced within 24 hours, and offer the best prices in town! Just click below or give us a call and we will be happy to assist you.