auto repair 101-power window no go up

[Stymie]

hello
another repair ?
98 pontiac grand am

power windows go down slowly but ok

most times go up ok
sometimes go up slowly

sometimes only go up part way
after waiting a bit, they go up some more
after waiting some more, they will go up more, etc

thanks for any suggestions/solutions

 

[TheNiteHwk]

... most times go up ok
sometimes go up slowly

sometimes only go up part way
after waiting a bit, .... go up some more
after waiting some more, .... will go up more, etc

thanks for any suggestions/solutions

Have you tried Viagara?



Oh... windows. Oh Ok windows.... can't help you there.

 

[Doctor Zoidburg]

Possible fixes.

If you can get the inside door panels off.

- Spray all joints and moving parts with WD-40, let it rest for about an hour. If the windows work better, then spray again with WD - 40, let rest for an hour. Before you re-install the door panels spary the joints with lithium frease.
Also spray the rubber at the bottom of the glass with armour-all. It is also a good idea to spray the rubber around the door with armour - all, this stops the door from sticking to the car frame when there is freezing rain.

 

[Spinnerbait]

Hi Stymie, I have a 2000 Toyota Sienna and last year the windows started to behave like yours. I took it to a dealership and a friend's auto shop. They both said to replace the motor (I'm not sure if they actually take it apart and look at it).
PS. The windows stop working now.

 

[goalie000]

I had this problem with two of my vehicles and I had to replace the window motors on both. No amount or kind of lube helped. Not really a hard job at all.

 

[papasmerf]

Recently I have heard rumors that some folks are setting up businesses that do auto repair and auto electrical repair. I am begining to think that for the uninformed, this might be a great solution. Only time will tell if spending on average the cost of a SP for a simple repair will catch on.

 

[healer677]

Pop the panel -check the cable but before you disconnect it -roll the window up, tape it securely.

It could be the little motor just below the elbow rest but more likely a worn cable is your culprit -good luck.