Insaneblu 2nd Gear October 25, 2015 Share October 25, 2015 First thing I would do is to check the fuse. If that is blown then DIY repair is about $1.50-$2. Otherwise need to head down to workshop. Rule of thumb is to check the fuse first when an electrical gadget is not working. WS will change it for $2 and charge you $30. Pays to know your car. That's what these forums are for. Cheers everyone. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentan Neutral Newbie February 14, 2016 Share February 14, 2016 thanks. First thing I would do is to check the fuse. If that is blown then DIY repair is about $1.50-$2. Otherwise need to head down to workshop. Rule of thumb is to check the fuse first when an electrical gadget is not working. WS will change it for $2 and charge you $30. Pays to know your car. That's what these forums are for. Cheers everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelsaver Supercharged February 20, 2016 Share February 20, 2016 recently driver side central lock a bit weak. use once a while during drive ok, but use 2-3x concurrently saw it like half locked or unlocked position. Any advice appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElisaGrace March 8, 2016 Share March 8, 2016 Power window failure may be because of below mentioned reasons: - problem with the regulator. - problem of motor. - problem of power window switch, - It may be electrical break in the door wire harness. As you have already changed the power window switch. Now you must visit car service center. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKAL Neutral Newbie June 14, 2016 Share June 14, 2016 Mine is a miata so the windows (2 doors only so 2 windows) will normally drop a little as I retract the roof but as one side of the window isn't working down, so I dare not retract the roof. My question is now the driver side is fine but the passenger side, not. Cannot move up/down, at all. So can I still try your method? The problem is that I tried moving the window. It moved down a little (maybe 3cm) then stopped. Can't move up/down anymore. So I do not want to risk having to park the car with a window half down. I went to several miata workshops and they cannot find the root for the cause and it's been very frustrating. Your adivce please. Hmm. Miata workshops? Are there any? I was serching high and low. Any recommendations? Thx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged October 31, 2016 Share October 31, 2016 (edited) sorry for reviving such an old thread ... but I had a problem with my power window when I got a used car from a second hand car dealer (now close shop and last heard reopen under another name) I did not check the windows when I got the car coz I though will be using a/c all the time ... but one day, as I was washing the car, I found that I could not wind down the rear left window. So I decided to open it up to take a look ...and no one will even ever guess what I found ... inside the door, there was no mechanical parts !! all that was inside was a wooden pole (cut to size) holding the glass window firmly up !! Edited October 31, 2016 by Ysc3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic October 31, 2016 Share October 31, 2016 power windows, just like wipers must "exercise" regularly. Otherwise, rosak very fast one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple-Tree 6th Gear October 31, 2016 Share October 31, 2016 Got photo ? This is really the new low in Used Car deal lor ... sorry for reviving such an old thread ... but I had a problem with my power window when I got a used car from a second hand car dealer (now close shop and last heard reopen under another name) I did not check the windows when I got the car coz I though will be using a/c all the time ... but one day, as I was washing the car, I found that I could not wind down the rear left window. So I decided to open it up to take a look ...and no one will even ever guess what I found ... inside the door, there was no mechanical parts !! all that was inside was a wooden pole (cut to size) holding the glass window firmly up !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged October 31, 2016 Share October 31, 2016 (edited) sorry for reviving such an old thread ... but I had a problem with my power window when I got a used car from a second hand car dealer (now close shop and last heard reopen under another name) I did not check the windows when I got the car coz I though will be using a/c all the time ... but one day, as I was washing the car, I found that I could not wind down the rear left window. So I decided to open it up to take a look ...and no one will even ever guess what I found ... inside the door, there was no mechanical parts !! all that was inside was a wooden pole (cut to size) holding the glass window firmly up !! to prevent the window from dropping.. cheaper than changing new...... i did the same for my wife rear window too because left 1 year, hardly wind down rear window and the soundproofing make it a bitch to remove and repair lol the dealer maybe also dunno... Edited October 31, 2016 by Galantspeedz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othello Supersonic October 31, 2016 Share October 31, 2016 sorry for reviving such an old thread ... but I had a problem with my power window when I got a used car from a second hand car dealer (now close shop and last heard reopen under another name) I did not check the windows when I got the car coz I though will be using a/c all the time ... but one day, as I was washing the car, I found that I could not wind down the rear left window. So I decided to open it up to take a look ...and no one will even ever guess what I found ... inside the door, there was no mechanical parts !! all that was inside was a wooden pole (cut to size) holding the glass window firmly up !! haha, thats really speechless but I'm not surprised ! Heard of car owners doing that, esp when COE ending soon. But hor, dealer might not realise too, how many of us check EVERYTHING when getting a used car. Just a wild guess. is your car under the VAG group ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged October 31, 2016 Share October 31, 2016 It was a old sunny b14 ... Many years back... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanboi 1st Gear October 31, 2016 Share October 31, 2016 Is it possible to replace the power window motor if there is soundproofing done? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple-Tree 6th Gear November 1, 2016 Share November 1, 2016 Why not ? Just open the plastic casing can see the motor loh .... Is it possible to replace the power window motor if there is soundproofing done? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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