How to fix a stuck car window (window wont go up) Paper clip hack

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  • How to get your automatic window moving - paper clip trick explained.
    Part 2 - • How to fix a stuck car...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 156

  • @genuinsanity
    @genuinsanity Рік тому +65

    Straight to the point with NO annoying musical intro to blow my speakers... thank you.

  • @Shadowgangster123
    @Shadowgangster123 Рік тому +61

    this is why manual is better than electric windows and seats

    • @hopeeberline4659
      @hopeeberline4659 4 місяці тому +3

      Manual windows still break lol, seats I agree with

  • @CaptDoDo
    @CaptDoDo 2 роки тому +5

    Geez - and i was gonna have Audi valet my car to their service center 125 miles away to fix this. 10 seconds and done. Love you!!!!

  • @mysmokes5d648
    @mysmokes5d648 2 роки тому +29

    Hey thanks man I swear to God that is the most perfectly laid out explanation of any electronic switch I've ever seen on UA-cam I mean that was a switch control 101 for dummies I mean you made it very easy to understand and thank you I will definitely be using this hack in the future

  • @jjo5375
    @jjo5375 4 роки тому +360

    A complete video showing the problem and the solution in the same video would have been much more effective. Pity! : /

    • @jgal1231
      @jgal1231 3 роки тому +8

      never datisfied are you J Jo.?... life is so difficult for you ..

    • @jjo5375
      @jjo5375 3 роки тому +11

      @@jgal1231 Excuse me??

    • @noell1535
      @noell1535 3 роки тому +28

      @@jgal1231 not going to lie, I comment dumb things on other videos, but you win

    • @PinkSander
      @PinkSander 3 роки тому +20

      Agreed. We didn't get a How to Fix It video. We got a Why it Works When You Fix it video.

    • @1207jock
      @1207jock Рік тому

      Fell asleep like watching it just like I did in science class 😴

  • @tcandy25
    @tcandy25 4 роки тому +47

    Have to say that was absolutely easily understandable. Great job communicating the process.

  • @aaronv1966
    @aaronv1966 4 місяці тому

    Your video was super helpful for me today. My driver-side power window switch failed and was stuck open.
    Your technique worked flawlessly.

    Thank you very much for your help

  • @patatebanine4278
    @patatebanine4278 9 місяців тому +9

    Bro UA-cam is litteraly the best invention.
    Thanks bro

  • @disrael2101
    @disrael2101 3 роки тому +25

    I can't tell u how much I appreciate ur channel and how much I've actually learned from it! Can't wait for more and more vidoes coming so direct to the point and useful at the same time

    • @masyaf897
      @masyaf897 3 роки тому +11

      Free Palestine

    • @martyw34
      @martyw34 3 роки тому

      @@masyaf897 Free Beer!

  • @adalbertohernandez1533
    @adalbertohernandez1533 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much, you helped me with the big storm!! I'm very grateful for your time!!

  • @albertmiranda1826
    @albertmiranda1826 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for this super illustrative video. Helped me to put up my power window in the drivers side on my Dodge Caliber 2007 until the master switch arrives. Blessings!!!

    • @opera93
      @opera93 3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, did you get a switch, or master Panel….? My Auto , Driver Wi Dow does NOT go UP & stops sometimes, etc, All other windows ok power ( no AUTO DOWN PASSENGER , 2015 DODGE Journey)?.I am thinking of popping off “ AUTOL” switch, seeing what ?

    • @albertmiranda1826
      @albertmiranda1826 3 місяці тому +1

      @@opera93 I got the one on the drivers side that comes with the four switches, the master.

    • @angeladean131
      @angeladean131 15 днів тому

      Seriously!!!?? I'm NOT a mechanic! Vid waste of time

  • @janeth.3819
    @janeth.3819 11 місяців тому +1

    My. Window is stuck down and it may rain tonight. I hope I can get this done thank you!

  • @michael_koski
    @michael_koski 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you for this video. I was able to get my window up and saved money. I'm a complete auto amateur and the instructions were very easy to follow. Thanks again.

  • @Mars4dude
    @Mars4dude 3 роки тому +8

    Totally AWESOME in delivery , knowledge base, and "to the point" YES ! a PRO

  • @nikkisherman8446
    @nikkisherman8446 2 роки тому +10

    The absolute best explanation and simple video. Thank you!

  • @carlastevens8247
    @carlastevens8247 5 місяців тому +2

    Ok, where is the nearest Starbucks? I need coffee🤧😂

  • @mtndadof3intn
    @mtndadof3intn 10 місяців тому +1

    Here’s a simple tip I got from this and another video. Look for the two colored wires that control which door you are having the issue with. You may need to remove the door or find schematic. You may also have a connection with two small grey wires on one of the contacts. Take a paper clip between the two wire connection and a main wire. Get a piece of wire from the other unused wire and touch ground and it will roll up or down. It didn’t short my system.

  • @lawrencejuarez2687
    @lawrencejuarez2687 2 роки тому +5

    Used this trick on my 2013 200 and damn did it save me a lot of time and money!!! Thank you for the tips and please keep making these informational vids.

  • @davidlozano2130
    @davidlozano2130 Рік тому +1

    You're an absolute genius

  • @404_Mexican
    @404_Mexican Рік тому +9

    Stay tune to the next video that shows what this video should have 😂

  • @anthonywestjr1063
    @anthonywestjr1063 3 роки тому +10

    Straight to the point! This beers for you! 🍻👍🏾

    • @royceeliseo3695
      @royceeliseo3695 3 роки тому

      i dont mean to be offtopic but does anybody know a method to log back into an instagram account??
      I was dumb forgot the login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

    • @alijahfranklin4473
      @alijahfranklin4473 3 роки тому

      @Royce Eliseo Instablaster :)

    • @royceeliseo3695
      @royceeliseo3695 3 роки тому

      @Alijah Franklin I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
      Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

    • @royceeliseo3695
      @royceeliseo3695 3 роки тому

      @Alijah Franklin It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
      Thank you so much you saved my account :D

    • @alijahfranklin4473
      @alijahfranklin4473 3 роки тому

      @Royce Eliseo No problem :D

  • @ruthdiaz4155
    @ruthdiaz4155 2 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU.. VERY HELPFUL. i HAVE BEEN PAYING MECHANICS TO HELP SOLVE THIS AND THEY CHARGE A SENIOR SO MUCH AND NOTHING CHANGES... I WISH I COULD FIND REAL MECHANICS IN MY STATE.

  • @zeftawi225
    @zeftawi225 10 місяців тому +1

    Very useful information 👌 thanks

  • @thaxbutcher
    @thaxbutcher Рік тому +1

    Thought your door panel was shity before watch this video and take my advice then see where you're at. 😂😂

  • @zarkaabou9417
    @zarkaabou9417 3 роки тому +19

    Or you could just take the switch from the back seat and see if it fits on the front seat switch plug I tried it on my Lexus gx 470 and it worked perfectly

  • @jackkeseru7954
    @jackkeseru7954 3 роки тому +6

    Great vid man!

  • @foreverinmyheart6308
    @foreverinmyheart6308 2 місяці тому

    Thank you. Very interesting 😊

  • @cristianpopescu78
    @cristianpopescu78 3 роки тому +5

    Great explanation!
    I did it yesterday, and didnt work, now I remember it seems to be a power problem ,the+ and '-' has had very little power, fuse ok,may be a bad contact somewhere.I' ll take a look again.

    • @devinazevedo1122
      @devinazevedo1122 2 роки тому

      I had a similar issue where it was only sending 9v. I spliced in 12v into it and it worked to get the windows up. Going to try and find the issue before I start rolling them down again

  • @tomhendry1
    @tomhendry1 3 роки тому +8

    Excellent video. Thank you!

  • @opera93
    @opera93 3 місяці тому

    Thanks….interestingly, my Driver side “ AUTO” switch works fine on DOWN/only: seems to “ STOP”occasionally on “ UP WINDOW “ just last few days…2015 Journey ( no “Auto “on passenger, & other 3 Windows work fine !

  • @westcoast2capisalivenikomo584
    @westcoast2capisalivenikomo584 3 роки тому +17

    Think u I just fixed my car windows with my knife

  • @tchekesarecords
    @tchekesarecords Рік тому +1

    I have a Hyundai Tucson 2006 limited, my windows won’t go down, and my back light won’t turn on, my dash also, my head light work, my turn signal work please help me, if my chair don’t connect that can cause that problem?

  • @jennifermodeland5185
    @jennifermodeland5185 8 місяців тому +13

    I’m so confused 😂😂

  • @Blujonny11
    @Blujonny11 Рік тому +1

    My passenger side window won't open from its own window switch or the main driver's switch either. Would replacing the passenger side switch resolve the issue for the driver's side access also?

  • @leroylawrence2773
    @leroylawrence2773 2 роки тому +2

    Imma just get it repaired! 😂

  • @Cartoonicus
    @Cartoonicus 11 місяців тому +1

    Can I simply replace the switch? Can you get something like this at an autoparts store?

    • @MakeItEasyMechanic
      @MakeItEasyMechanic  10 місяців тому

      Using this trick you're bypassing the switch, so if the trick worked - your switch must be bad, and yes usually you can buy a new switch at a parts store. Good luck!

  • @scrappykriss2728
    @scrappykriss2728 2 роки тому +1

    As always your explanations are easily understandable 👍👍👍

  • @MrBlocky00
    @MrBlocky00 Рік тому +3

    Waste of time thanks for nothing chieftain we love you

  • @jorgemora7190
    @jorgemora7190 2 місяці тому

    Wow very good job thanks bro good inf

  • @philadelphia2866
    @philadelphia2866 Рік тому +1

    Does this work for the passenger rear

  • @pauliuspaulius9408
    @pauliuspaulius9408 4 роки тому +6

    My car was in garage about 3weeks and front door windows was open and now they really bad working they slowly up and stucking. So are windows gums can by hard and dont working?

  • @Crybabeee
    @Crybabeee 3 роки тому +21

    I don't even have a car

    • @Crybabeee
      @Crybabeee 3 роки тому +3

      lol

    • @shelby6622
      @shelby6622 3 роки тому +2

      @@Crybabeee Sucks to be you then doesn't it haha.

    • @Crybabeee
      @Crybabeee 3 роки тому +3

      @@shelby6622 Is it that obvious? I try to hide it with laughter, "lol's" and "lmao's" etc. The truth is not owning a car has not only damaged my reputation but my whole career. It's honestly bumming me out just seeing the empty parking space when I get home from a long walk or a short run. Sorry for piling my baggage on you. I'm probably not that important to you anyway.

    • @HjCrawford
      @HjCrawford 3 роки тому +3

      @@Crybabeee well you will on day!
      And one day you will have window issues.
      And because of your curious actions, you will know how to fix it!
      In the meantime, you may be able to help someone else out with their bad window!
      🤗

  • @davejones3240
    @davejones3240 Рік тому +1

    What if it's the motor that's knackered?

  • @BlackQ60s
    @BlackQ60s Рік тому

    Lol I shoulda looked at your other video first. I got sparks and good thing I was wearing rubber work gloves cuz the paperclip turned red hot, just for 1 second but it woulda burned me for sure!

  • @muerto2107
    @muerto2107 6 місяців тому +1

    I'd get 2 9v batteries or a rechargeable battery pack and go straight to the motor after disconnecting the switches.

  • @sandybesas4319
    @sandybesas4319 Місяць тому

    What if the motor is still working because it can hear the sound but glass is not moving

  • @kathyhoward1330
    @kathyhoward1330 3 роки тому +2

    Very helpful

  • @marke.8334
    @marke.8334 3 роки тому +4

    . If you all haven't seen a documentary called..... It's worse than you think. . By revelations of Jesus Christ ministries.... I suggest you do..... all praise and glory to the most high Jesus Christ. If you all haven't seen a documentary called..... It's worse than you think. . By revelations of Jesus Christ ministries.... I suggest you do..... all praise and glory to the most high Jesus Christ

    • @martyw34
      @martyw34 3 роки тому

      I saw a documentary about Windows.Sometimes,they go up and down!

  • @SuperSlappy25
    @SuperSlappy25 4 дні тому

    assuming that the motor hasn't gone bad

  • @terriadamson6814
    @terriadamson6814 2 роки тому +1

    . If the windows roll down using their own switch but not with the master switch would it be a bad motor or a bad switch?

    • @MakeItEasyMechanic
      @MakeItEasyMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely not the motor, because it works from a different switch. You either have a bad switch or a wire broke between the door and the body of the car

  • @dylansalyards8887
    @dylansalyards8887 4 роки тому +19

    That only works if the problem is the switch nothing else

  • @paulkomboi9624
    @paulkomboi9624 5 місяців тому +1

    Any simple way

  • @tammymccarthy1204
    @tammymccarthy1204 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much

  • @personalprivilege6992
    @personalprivilege6992 2 роки тому +1

    nice vid

  • @kathyhoward1330
    @kathyhoward1330 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very helpful

  • @dolfan13jmb
    @dolfan13jmb 2 роки тому +1

    Can you explain how Ben Franklin got electricity from a kite and a 🗝️?

    • @davejones3240
      @davejones3240 Рік тому

      Electricity can come from the sky during thunderstorms. It's called lightning!

  • @blueboots1926
    @blueboots1926 2 роки тому +1

    My window on drivers side goes up but super slow and about half way up i have to pull up woth my hand while pushing the button at the same time ! What can i do to speed it up?

    • @MakeItEasyMechanic
      @MakeItEasyMechanic  2 роки тому +2

      Your window motor must be getting old (weak). On some cars you can replace just the motor, on others - you have to replace the whole window regulator assembly.

    • @blueboots1926
      @blueboots1926 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks i didnt wanna hear that but im glad you got back with me

  • @fins59
    @fins59 4 роки тому +14

    That was interesting, I didn't know the switches worked like that.

  • @lovebarbie3589
    @lovebarbie3589 2 роки тому +2

    How do i know if the switch or motor is the problem

  • @charlesbongay1435
    @charlesbongay1435 2 роки тому +1

    What's the other video you mentioned

  • @robertocortes2299
    @robertocortes2299 2 роки тому +1

    Dude! I no longer need the 12v

  • @jasonr.3173
    @jasonr.3173 2 роки тому +1

    Used this to get my windows up,replaced the switch and they still won't work.

  • @BKDDY
    @BKDDY 4 місяці тому +1

    Just pull it up.

  • @kranolamusic
    @kranolamusic 6 місяців тому +2

    Didn’t even work

  • @lynnanderson21
    @lynnanderson21 4 роки тому +4

    Replacing Buick rendezvous back window

  • @davidweum
    @davidweum Рік тому +1

    Paperclip trick to get coolant light off under fluid "overflow" clear container because the sensor inside is broken. I know it is. I will not buy any sensor or container. My coolant fluid is perfect ....NOW!!!!

  • @HelmetVanga
    @HelmetVanga 3 роки тому +4

    I think the poster is an expert at this. However, the average Joe the plumer and aunt Sally might not be able to understand clips and electricity. It is been said be careful you do not connect directly + to - . You could cause fire and loose your Honda Civic.. and your insurance goes up. It will be easier to buy the Entire window master switch replacement or the regulator and its components. Correct, Not taking a risk is a risk in itself, but lets be safe and lets die of natural causes not inside the car engulfed in fire. Hope you like my post.

  • @chriseasterwood5562
    @chriseasterwood5562 4 роки тому +2

    Why does it say evolution cuz I go to the gym called evolution strength and fitness why was it say I just turned on it

  • @peacetoearth
    @peacetoearth 3 роки тому +2

    I will go straight to the m.f motor and test it😀

  • @James0u812
    @James0u812 Рік тому

    Modern vehicles have a processor in the switch that sends a bus signal to the body control module then it sends power back to the window. Your “hack” is not going to work on most cars today.

  • @uziii756
    @uziii756 3 роки тому +2

    My car window won't go down but when I use my key and hold the unlock button the window goes down and I can use the switch to bring the window back up but after that the switches won't work again
    Do u know what I could do

  • @nancynguyen2646
    @nancynguyen2646 4 роки тому +2

    I have a 2010 honda accord crosstour and I cannot find any videos for my specific car and I dont see enough similarities to feel comfortable DIY'ing my power switch. My driver side power window will not come up at all. Do you know about this kind of car?

  • @Abdifatah5
    @Abdifatah5 4 роки тому +11

    Guys trust me use your key to press down arrow to open your window

  • @נוחיחזקאל
    @נוחיחזקאל 2 роки тому +1

    Have anybody seen a window motor with a hex or a square or a spline on one of its anchor ends?

  • @oilybrakes
    @oilybrakes 4 роки тому +5

    Wouldn't it be a shame to find that it's the motor that is stuck, and not the switch? Hm?

    • @MakeItEasyMechanic
      @MakeItEasyMechanic  4 роки тому +14

      No, This trick helps you determine if the switch is the problem, that's not a shame. A shame would be blindly replacing window parts without checking anything, just to find out that it didnt fix the problem.

    • @donnytrumped5418
      @donnytrumped5418 4 роки тому

      Make It Easy Mechanic message !

  • @Heldan
    @Heldan 10 місяців тому +1

    Great now i have to search for an other video...

  • @JusNoBS420
    @JusNoBS420 3 роки тому +6

    Nice video but pretty irresponsible. The average person looking for answers on a quick UA-cam video isn’t gonna get it right

  • @jimjones395
    @jimjones395 3 роки тому +5

    You showed nothing useful at all

  • @matthewmcafee3526
    @matthewmcafee3526 3 роки тому +1

    That’s a great way to catch your car on fire

  • @su-mu
    @su-mu Місяць тому

    2:40

  • @virgensantiagogotay151
    @virgensantiagogotay151 3 роки тому +2

    Screw all that..fix it daammm

  • @LynnDisclose
    @LynnDisclose 2 роки тому +1

    Not a good video, problem fixing the solution would've been best not just talk and showing the window motor

  • @juanchavez9153
    @juanchavez9153 Рік тому +2

    I can’t stand this commercial

  • @martyw34
    @martyw34 4 роки тому +4

    I would just replace the switch.

    • @boots7859
      @boots7859 3 роки тому +2

      Get a clue. OEM power window switch can easily run $300. Only a dufus starts replacing parts without knowing whats broken.

    • @martyw34
      @martyw34 3 роки тому

      @@boots7859 Der.It wouldn't be new.

  • @degio8986
    @degio8986 Місяць тому

    why not just make it one video
    🤡

  • @dorisdady8758
    @dorisdady8758 3 роки тому +1

    My car window will only go up in hot weather can anyone tell me why?

    • @MakeItEasyMechanic
      @MakeItEasyMechanic  3 роки тому

      Sounds like a connection problem, may be your switch is bad.. Hard to say - need to test it when it's not working

  • @markoaks8694
    @markoaks8694 Рік тому

    You can destroy the PCM doing that.

  • @carlbanks5957
    @carlbanks5957 2 роки тому +1

    Video is way to long. Just get to the point.

  • @johnfpotega2017
    @johnfpotega2017 6 місяців тому +3

    Useless information 😮!!!

  • @1timerod
    @1timerod 3 місяці тому

    🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

  • @SilentWolfFarts
    @SilentWolfFarts Рік тому

    And I’m not watching the other video. There’s better videos out there my friend. Good job trying to get viewers thumbs down.

  • @brownpride5125
    @brownpride5125 6 місяців тому

    Not thank you not really good idea don't do it and then you be worse situation giving a shortcut to your vehicle and that is expensive then fixed they charge a lot of money for shortcut to vehicle

  • @lydiamandzakova3706
    @lydiamandzakova3706 4 роки тому +1

    aaaaaahhhhhhhh

  • @dennisjohnson7124
    @dennisjohnson7124 4 роки тому

    L

    • @sabrinawilliams7520
      @sabrinawilliams7520 3 роки тому

      I have access to the wiring diagram. how would I use the wiring diagram? black to green?

  • @JuA-lz3bz
    @JuA-lz3bz 7 місяців тому

    The video kinda is bs you should show it done and any questions with the video