FAQ About Power Window Repair

When your car’s power windows start to show signs they may be wearing down, or are completely broken and will no longer move, power window repair is likely in your future. Power window problems are very frustrating because there isn’t a simple fix that just anyone can do but they need to be fixed as soon as possible because windows are an important safety component of your vehicle. When you have problems, you need professional power window repair to protect your vehicle from damage and ensure your windows are properly fixed. Many people are unfamiliar with the various aspects of power window repair so below, we have gathered some commonly asked questions that we hear to help you better understand necessary power window repairs.

FAQ About Power Window Repair

• What is a regulator?
  • Your window’s ability to move up and down is controlled by a mechanism inside the car door panel, called a regulator.
• How does a regulator work?
  • Window regulators function either manually or electrically, depending on the type of year, make, and model. Either way, its functionality is essential to your vehicle window’s ability to move up and down.
• Are there common signs that let you know your window regulator needs to be replaced?
  • If your window is moving up and down very slowly, makes an odd noise when moving, gets stuck or stutters when moving up and down, is slanted or at an odd angle, or just doesn’t move at all, you need professional power window repair because your window regulator likely needs to be repaired or replaced.
• What is a power window master switch?
  • A power window master switch is a switch that controls all of the different vehicle window and power mirror movement and is located in the driver door. There are different master switches and keys for the different movements and they may need to be repaired or replaced from time to time as well.
• How do I know If I need to replace a master switch?
  • Pressing the master switch for a power mirror or window should perform the same task as pushing the various power window or mirror buttons inside your vehicle. If you find that it does not control movement it may be malfunctioning and need to be repaired or replaced.