When you end up with a stuck window in your car, it can be more than just frustrating. It could also become a potential safety hazard as well. However, there’s a few things you’ll want to check to see if you can get it working again…
Stuck Window: What You Should Check
Fuses
Most cars these days come with electric, switch-operated windows. These are nice because all you need to do is press the switch to open or close your windows. At the same time, it’s also possible that your fuses could be why you have a stuck window.
Should a fuse blow or otherwise run into an issue, then it can prevent your window from moving. Therefore, check your car’s manual, find the fuse which matches up with the window switch, and
see if it needs to be replaced. It’s possible there may be some kind of reset step you need to do as well, which should also be covered in the manual.
Cranks and motors
Should your car have manual windows, then a stuck window could be caused by problems with the crank. Usually, either the crank will come loose from the handle, or the glass has separated from the frame. While you can replace the crank clip without needing to remove the door panel, you will need to do so to check the frame.
For switch-operated windows, your electric motor could have an issue which prevents it from raising or lowering the window. Again, the only way to check the motor and its wiring is by opening up the door panel. That way, you can test to see if
it’s still getting power, if there’s a short somewhere, or if the motor itself has burnt out.
Quick fix
Fixing a stuck window may take you a bit of time depending on the issues it has. Still, there may be instances where you need to get your window up right away. For example, if there’s rain or snow coming, or if you want to keep your car safe at night, then you’ll want to make sure your window is at least stuck upwards.
Thankfully, you usually can just pull your window up with your hands. The best way to do this is by pressing your palms on either side and slide it upwards. Keep in mind that this will separate the window from the motor and frame support, so you’ll need a piece of rubber or something similar to wedge it in place.
