Power windows not working?

Hi k83,

If the rear window is working correctly, then it is not a power supply problem unless some wires have broken off between the switch and body. It could be a faulty master or passenger side switch. If any fails, you would not be able to control the window motor. For the motor to produce abnormal noises, most likely the regulator is failing and you might have to replace it soon. This guide will help you test for power with the window wiring diagrams featured below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

Just bought a 1999 Honda Accord Coupe. The passenger window will not go down (automatic). What is a reasonable cost for this fix ? I can hear the motor trying to roll it down, but not sure why it won't go down.

Symptoms indicates the window regulator is most probably bad. You would have to remove the door trim to check and cost of repair would depend on what needs to be replaced.

This video will show you how to fix it

https://youtu.be/Wp7Ak9IGs4o

Please run down these guides and report back.

My daughter has a 97 Accord EX with approx 104K miles. She called from college 2 nights ago and told me that all of her power windows are opening and closing veeeery slow. This happens with the car running. One time she had to push up on the drivers window in order to close it. She'll be home for Xmas break and I would like to get this fixed. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

A few things come to mind. How many of the windows are running slow? Do the rear windows run slow as well? They don't get used nearly as often and thus could serve as a comparison. Some will say that the age of the motors is the problem. I can understand that on the driver side window as that gets put up and down a lot. So.....

There could be a possibility that you might want to replace a motor or two, but first....

The one thing I have found it that the rubber in the guides gets dry, etc. I would try spraying the track with Son of a Gun or something similar. Make sure it gets to the full length of the track. This will act as a lube and hopefully help condition the track material. It may take a little time and a couple of applications to work but it will help. You could even open a door panel and put some spray grease on the moving parts as they may be very dry. Last resort of course is new parts.

Bruce,
Thanks for your suggestions. She'll be home in a few weeks and I'll give that lubrication a try. Someone else had mentioned that there is a "Master relay switch", in the drivers door, that controls all of the power windows. They said that this relay might be wearing out. Do you know anything about this?

Yes, there is a master relay in the door. Someone else might be able to answer the weakness. I have never replaced one or had need to replace one. I could not dig up any material on whether they get weak over time.

Thanks for your help Bruce.

Electrical problem
1997 Honda Accord 4 cyl Automatic

my car has power windows but the drivers side has a control for all windows and my problem is that the drivers side window wont go up. now all other windows are working fine.the window in question did the same thing a few days ago but after a while it did go back up not this time though.so how would i know if it's the motor or switch or maybe something else?it was raining when it started acting up originally.

You would have to remove the door panel and check to see if the motor was getting power and ground.

I am able to make the passenger's side window go down, but when I press the switch up, nothing happens. The same thing happens with the passenger side switch (this is a coupe).

I don't know if this is a relay problem or something else.

It could very well be the relay, but it could also be the window motor or window regulator.

My passenger window would go down, but had a hard time going back up. About a week ago, the window just started going down on its own and will not go back up. I can hear a noise like it is trying, but nothing happens. i have tried the driver switch as well as the passenger switch. Also, the driver side window will not go down at all. Please help.

Sound as if the motor and or window regulator has failed. remove the door trim and check for power on the up and down side of the plug, if this is okay, replace the regulator and motor assembly and with this also clean and lube the window Baily channels as well.

I will look into it. Thanks.

Okay, not a bad job, to do, just make sure you have the power on both sides of the motor, and if all okay replace regulator and motor and all should be okay.

Honda 96 accord 4 door Drivers side window won't work, replaced motor and switch unit, Checked continuity with wires and work but all three windows work except drivers side Returned switch and ordered a new one Any other suggestions.Jayne

Check fuse number 28 in the underhood fuse box.

did you use new or used parts??

Roy

We used new parts.

did you test the motor before you installed it??

Roy

Yes the motor was tested. Fuse hasn't been tested Waiting for husband to do that I'm doing some leg work for him. He spent hours on this last night.

Hi,

I noticed this is quite old. However, here is a link you may find helpful. It explains how to both check a fuse and confirm there is power to the fuse:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Also, there are a few fuses that can cause an issue along with a relay. Start by checking fuse 1 in the fuse box under the dash. See pics 1 and 2 for schematic and location.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe

Drivers window rolls down fine. Rolling it up becomes crooked and goes up outside the opening. Power windows.

Hello,

The window motor and regulator need to be replaced you can get the part from Amazon for $62.00.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C13UG8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000C13UG8&linkId=f88c1d2cb002e8aeda113932b9f76091

Here is a guide that will help you install it. its easy to do:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-replace-a-electric-power-window-motor

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken

Electrical problem
1996 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

The front, drivers side window would not go up. I replaces the motor and the regulator. The window then powered down and will not go up. The other three windows operate and it sounds like the motor has power when I push the switch to the down position, but nothing happens when I push the up button. I checked the fuse and it's good. The switch sounds like it's making contact. Any ideas?

Hi NUKEPWR,

Seems the switcch assy is faulty. The switch has a 2 way circuit and most probably one side is losing contact when you are moving it upwards.

Yesterday 3 of my windows just quit working. Only the drivers window and the sunroof work, the other three went out all at once. All the window fuses are good and I really don't believe three window motors could just all go out at the exact same time. No rain has gotten into the car but we do have storms coming with my windows stuck down and I really don't want to cover my windows with trash bags if it can be an easy fix. What should I do next, did I forget to check anything?

Did you check if the main switch at driver door had been turned off?

I did that right after I posted my question.turns out that was it. I feel like a dummy. Thx tho your answer worked

Sometimes we miss the simple things and is nothing to feel bad about.

Have a nice day.