Power window not working

2009 CHEVROLET COBALT
100,000 MILES
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ROXANNE PEREZ
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The passage side window wont roll up after I rolled it down. I changed the power switch, but that did not work.
Jun 21, 2016 at 8:51 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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When you try to roll the window up if you put your ear on the door can you hear the window motor click or make any noise? You could have a bad window motor.
Jun 21, 2016 at 10:53 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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while holding switch down try tapping on door panel sometimes works ,bad contacts on brushes inside of motor.
Jun 21, 2016 at 7:55 PM
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STRAILER
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Here is a guide that can help you get an idea on how to change it.

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


Let us know how it goes so it can help others

Best, Ken
Jun 24, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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