Window randomly opens and closes

KAR BUFF

MEMBER
2005 SUZUKI VERONA
211,000 MILES

Hi, I had acquired the vehicle listed above it is the EX model by mistake two years ago. I have the car running very well, no shaking, good idle, floats (smooth) on the highway, no accidents, etc. Etc.

The driver side window goes up and down randomly.
Sometimes goes up or down, very, very slowly.
Sometime I close the door a few times and then the window will work.

I am not afraid to take the door panel off and check for loose wiring, but if I do not find anything is why I am looking for a precise, expert and very detailed answer. Of what it may be.

I did spray silicon lube down each end of the window and it did not work.

These cars are no longer made and finding a cheap regulator will take another six to nine months.

These are reasons I am looking for a precise, expert and very detailed answer.

1 Reply

HARRY P

MECHANIC
2,293 POSTS

The power window motor is failing. The brushes inside the motor are getting stuck. When you slam the door, sometimes they get unstuck by the jarring from shutting the door. Next time it gets stuck, try slamming the door while holding the power window switch in the desired direction. I would bet it will work immediately. The going up and down slowly is a sign that the motor is getting overheated, causing it to operate slowly.

Both of those symptoms are common in a failing power window motor.

The motor can be found on Amazon around $70.00.

Let us know if there is anything else that we can do for you.