I don't know that I've commented on a UA-cam video in the nearly two decades I have been using the site, but I just wanted to say thank you Danny. Multiple hours, checking fuses, checking connections and testing for power... only to have my savior come in the form of a few hammer strikes. I can put my window up finally and order a new motor in the meantime. Percussive maintenance, on the advice of an absolute sage. Thank you so much!
Great video! I learned all about my window motor and saved a bunch of money. I was at the O'Reilly's parking lot when I saw this video because they didn't have my window motor for my 04 civic si. I have my oem that stopped working and was originally planning on swapping out the motor and keeping the mechanism until I saw the hammer trick you did and BAM! it's started working again. Video's like this make my day. Thank you for the work and information on this video, it is much appreciated! Saved me a couple hundred $$ watching this video and fixing it myself. Thanks Mr. Danny!
The hammer smack-a-mole thingy worked for me! Put that at the start of the video, plz! Huge time saver specially for us not electric multimeter nerds. My 06 Civic front driver's window stopped working after I removed locks to paint the car and put them back on. Thanks to MC Hammer, now I have GREAT working windows. Will start using that hammer to fix other electric stuff now 😉.
Excellent video! I have the same issue where my front left and rear right windows aren’t going up/down. Window fuses are good, so I need to check the circuits like you did.
Thank you, thank you! Your video worked perfectly! I followed all of the troubleshooting steps in this video and it turned out great. Whacked it with a hammer a couple of times, and voila, the window worked again. For those who are not electricians, the other end of the electrical tester has an alligator clip on it that needs to be connected to a grounded metal source like the metal door hinge.
I did not pass my inspection bc of my window Dealer asks 130 to DIAGNOSE the problem 50$ on amazon and your 10m video saved me a ton. Took me 2hrs. Although thr lock button no longer works - only unlock Thank you so so much for putting this together
Thanks for the video Danny. I would definitely order the part now. Sometimes those parts are back ordered 6 months or more for the simplest things. I ordered a window gasket for the drivers side of my 2006 Element. The Honda parts guy said that the part had an order code that showed a back order date with a floating due in date. (the part is due in on a date, but if it doesn't show up, the dated gets pushed back 30 days. This will continue until the part arrives or not) The gasket never did arrive to the original dealer I ordered it from. After waiting 30+ days and a lot of calling around, I found the gasket at a dealer way out of town. That dealer would not ship it, but would hold it for 24 hrs. if I pick it up. I ended making a special trip just to get it. That's my parts story : ) Bill
Shalom! This was a great new year's gift. Thanks for taking your time to make this one. L'Shana Tova. May the Creator of the Universe and His Son bless you richly.
Great video! I tried on my honda civic. It seems one thing you missed is that there is another plastic screw behind the handle and need to be removed. Otherwise the hammer way worked on my motor for now. Not sure how long the motor can keep working after the hammer woke up.
Great job Danny! Hudge help by trying to fix the window on my HONDA Logo. The motor is hardly accesible but I could reach it inside the door construction and smack it 2 - 3 times and it works again! Thanks!
Mine works perfectly fine.. ( The motor ) It's just I think there's something stuck or a broken piece of plastic inside the window that won't let the glass roll up or roll down as smooth as it has to be.
Danny, thanks for your video. My driver side window motor has been very sluggish. It stopped working, yesterday, leaving the window partially open. Before taking it apart, I tried slamming the door 3 times and hitting the inside of the door with the side of my fist. It didn't help last night. Today, I got in my car, started it up and the motor started working again so that I could fully close the window. I think I'm going to order a new motor. They only cost about $26. My question is do you think it's the grease on the gears that's gummed up or are there nylon gears in these motors that just wear out ? Also, is it possible to open the motor and clean it up and or lubricate the gears or is it sealed? From looking at a picture of a new one, the motor appears to be mounted with two phillips head screws. Thanks, Gary
Thanks Danny for that info and your quick response. I will replace the motor. I have now subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to future repair videos. Thanks!
Looks like I need to replace my motor. It continues to fail. Can I replace just the motor or do I need to replace the entire window regulator assembly that comes with a motor attached. Thanks , Gary
@@dannysdiygarage Danny I went to O’RILIES AUTO PARTS WANT TO see delivery time on motor. Motor was 4 days 85$ Motor with slide assembly was 24 hours 67$ Both rebuilt. I wanted new. Are rebuilt ok? Is replacing motor and slide mount assembly east to do. Hate to open door up 2 times in 4 days waiting on parts, or worse yet , get into door and find bad wire connection!
My passenger front window isn’t working. Can anyone help me or make a suggestion. I changed my window motor. The same piece in the video that was inside the door. It appeared to fix the problem but momentarily it wouldn’t go up or down. We changed the master control panel on the front drivers side too just in case but it didn’t fix the issue. So, we think this isn’t the issue. Any suggestions?
Hopefully someone sees this & can tell me what’s wrong. Basically my passenger window always works when I click it down on the drivers side and passenger side. But when it comes to putting it up it never does, but if I sit on the passenger side and keep clicking up I’ll get lucky sometimes and get it to go up. I don’t understand at all.
Mine is not working going down using the switch from driver side, but when im using the switch from front passenger side it did work perfectly. Any idea? Thank's
I hate to guess, I've attached a link to a video on my page that will help you determine if it's a switch or a wire problem ua-cam.com/video/R40gptKpGMc/v-deo.html
That black "so called sticky" stuff to hold the weather barrier is junk. I had to replace all mine and I used this black VERY STICKY weather strips. Works great.
thanks a bunch! i'm going to do some probing now. Edit: an hour later and it seems the motor is not working. But when I was playing the switch to see if it was working, the motor was heating up. Any ideas why?
Having a problem right now with my driver side. For some reason when it’s cold outside, the window goes up and down slowly and sometimes doesn’t go up and down at all and when it’s warm outside, it goes up and down normally. Any reason why it does that?
use some silicone spray and lube the window channels, use this: amzn.to/49rzqHd if this doesn't work it will need a window motor assembly, I have a video on replacement
I have honda civic 2006. In my car driver side and passenger side windows not working. But rear side both windows working. Rear window working from driver side switch also. Any advice please
Question. So how do you replace the ‘control/cables’? Apparently that’s the part that is not working. (When i push the button it goes down, but then it wont go up.
Hope somebody answer my question (Honda Accord 2006). Can a glass window ran in its canals so bad to the point that burnt the electric motor? This question is because I just installed a new motor and regulator (combo) and it worked for a little while then burned fuse… after replacing fuse and with the window switch in my hands I connected the old electric motor (out of the window) and it runs perfectly. Now I ended with the window driver stacked all the way up… but with a new part in it. Note.- If there is any video dealing with this same issue… can you post the link?
I have quite a few videos on window motors. I’m not sure I understand your question, but here is a video ua-cam.com/video/pHjz-j6UZ7U/v-deo.htmlsi=kRQxZpNfEHq450kt
Hey I had a question. I have a 2008 honda civic and the driver window is stuck down about 2 inches and it goes lower and i have to wiggle it back up but it wont go all the way. This happened because i locked my keys in the car and some guy tried to open my window by pulling down on it with duct tape. Do you know what that would have broke and is there a way to wedge it up at least ? Thanks
I would recommend replacing the window regulator and motor, it’s under $100 and a do it yourself job, here is how ua-cam.com/video/Mdjca5SyY6w/v-deo.html
I have honda civic 2014, front windows stopped working, i replaced the fuse then it worked for 2 hrs and now again stopped working. Mechanic said it would take all day to fix and its 100 dollar an hour Any advise ?
Two things that will cause your fuse to blow, #1 a short, and #2 excessive current draw for that fuse to handle, I'm working on a video that will defiantly help you diagnose this problem, unfortunately it won't release until late October due to my work schedule.
I don't know that I've commented on a UA-cam video in the nearly two decades I have been using the site, but I just wanted to say thank you Danny. Multiple hours, checking fuses, checking connections and testing for power... only to have my savior come in the form of a few hammer strikes. I can put my window up finally and order a new motor in the meantime. Percussive maintenance, on the advice of an absolute sage. Thank you so much!
I Appreciate you taking your valuable time to thank me, appreciate your support 👍🏼
I just smacked the door panel in the motor area and I was able to put my window up this morning… thanks for the help !
Great video! I learned all about my window motor and saved a bunch of money. I was at the O'Reilly's parking lot when I saw this video because they didn't have my window motor for my 04 civic si. I have my oem that stopped working and was originally planning on swapping out the motor and keeping the mechanism until I saw the hammer trick you did and BAM! it's started working again. Video's like this make my day. Thank you for the work and information on this video, it is much appreciated! Saved me a couple hundred $$ watching this video and fixing it myself. Thanks Mr. Danny!
Javier, thanks for that, I appreciate the kind words
It’s a surreal & funny feeling you get when you fix something like this that’s not as complicated as an engine issue….😅
Thx a lot!
Appreciate that, yes it’s a great feeling when you figure out and fix a problem
The hammer smack-a-mole thingy worked for me! Put that at the start of the video, plz! Huge time saver specially for us not electric multimeter nerds.
My 06 Civic front driver's window stopped working after I removed locks to paint the car and put them back on. Thanks to MC Hammer, now I have GREAT working windows.
Will start using that hammer to fix other electric stuff now 😉.
Good luck, sometimes it’s just temporary 👍🏼
Excellent video! I have the same issue where my front left and rear right windows aren’t going up/down. Window fuses are good, so I need to check the circuits like you did.
Glad it helped
Thank you, thank you! Your video worked perfectly! I followed all of the troubleshooting steps in this video and it turned out great. Whacked it with a hammer a couple of times, and voila, the window worked again. For those who are not electricians, the other end of the electrical tester has an alligator clip on it that needs to be connected to a grounded metal source like the metal door hinge.
Glad it helped!
I did not pass my inspection bc of my window
Dealer asks 130 to DIAGNOSE the problem
50$ on amazon and your 10m video saved me a ton. Took me 2hrs. Although thr lock button no longer works - only unlock
Thank you so so much for putting this together
Appreciate you sharing this
Thanks for the video Danny. I would definitely order the part now. Sometimes those parts are back ordered 6 months or more for the simplest things.
I ordered a window gasket for the drivers side of my 2006 Element.
The Honda parts guy said that the part had an order code that showed a back order date with a floating due in date. (the part is due in on a date, but if it doesn't show up, the dated gets pushed back 30 days. This will continue until the part arrives or not) The gasket never did arrive to the original dealer I ordered it from.
After waiting 30+ days and a lot of calling around, I found the gasket at a dealer way out of town. That dealer would not ship it, but would hold it for 24 hrs. if I pick it up. I ended making a special trip just to get it.
That's my parts story : )
Bill
Good point Bill, thanks for adding feedback, appreciate it.
I think I'd order it now as well. If it fails in the down position...would be much more off a pain.
Great video Sir. I’m experiencing the same on my 2010.
Thank you
Very helpful. Thank you Sir and please keep sharing your knowledge
Appreciate your comment
Great video! i will try checking my rear door window
Hey Danny! Just stopping by to say hello and thank you for another video but I’ll be back later to watch it.
Thanks I appreciate you taking time to comment, sorry for the late response, I’ve been traveling and it’s hard to keep up
Helped me a lot! Thanks!!
Shalom! This was a great new year's gift. Thanks for taking your time to make this one. L'Shana Tova. May the Creator of the Universe and His Son bless you richly.
Appreciate your gratitude
Very informative video!! But when you say down you are pulling up on the switch, and when you say up you are pressing down on the switch.
Thanks for watching my videos 👍🏼
Thank you so much. Definetly helpfull.
Great video! I tried on my honda civic. It seems one thing you missed is that there is another plastic screw behind the handle and need to be removed. Otherwise the hammer way worked on my motor for now. Not sure how long the motor can keep working after the hammer woke up.
Mine is still working, however I’m getting ready to replace it soon, thanks for adding information, 👍🏼
Great job Danny! Hudge help by trying to fix the window on my HONDA Logo. The motor is hardly accesible but I could reach it inside the door construction and smack it 2 - 3 times and it works again! Thanks!
Glad to help
Very instructive! Thank you
Thanks so much, appreciate you
Cool thanks! I guess it's the brushes in motor just like a starter.
Pretty much! My thoughts
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Mine works perfectly fine.. ( The motor )
It's just I think there's something stuck or a broken piece of plastic inside the window that won't let the glass roll up or roll down as smooth as it has to be.
Great information, thanks!
Appreciate that👍🏼
I would be inclined to take the window motor apart, check brushes & clean/lube it if the brushes weren't gone. Have you ever tried that?
Danny, thanks for your video. My driver side window motor has been very sluggish. It stopped working, yesterday, leaving the window partially open.
Before taking it apart, I tried slamming the door 3 times and hitting the inside of the door with the side of my fist. It didn't help last night.
Today, I got in my car, started it up and the motor started working again so that I could fully close the window.
I think I'm going to order a new motor. They only cost about $26.
My question is do you think it's the grease on the gears that's gummed up or are there nylon gears in these motors that just wear out ?
Also, is it possible to open the motor and clean it up and or lubricate the gears or is it sealed? From looking at a picture of a new one, the motor appears to be mounted with two phillips head screws.
Thanks, Gary
@@gaWalt most likely the motor is worn out, the brushes get worn and don’t make a good contact
Thanks Danny for that info and your quick response. I will replace the motor.
I have now subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to future repair videos.
Thanks!
Looks like I need to replace my motor. It continues to fail.
Can I replace just the motor or do I need to replace the entire window regulator assembly that comes with a motor attached.
Thanks , Gary
If its a civic its best to do the regulator with motor, there is a link to purchase in the description
Thanks!
Great video well done. Thanks
Thank you👍🏼
@@dannysdiygarage Danny I went to O’RILIES AUTO PARTS
WANT TO see delivery time on motor. Motor was 4 days 85$
Motor with slide assembly was 24 hours 67$
Both rebuilt. I wanted new.
Are rebuilt ok?
Is replacing motor and slide mount assembly east to do.
Hate to open door up 2 times in 4 days waiting on parts, or worse yet , get into door and find bad wire connection!
I haven’t done that job, yep new parts always better
My passenger front window isn’t working. Can anyone help me or make a suggestion. I changed my window motor. The same piece in the video that was inside the door. It appeared to fix the problem but momentarily it wouldn’t go up or down. We changed the master control panel on the front drivers side too just in case but it didn’t fix the issue. So, we think this isn’t the issue. Any suggestions?
Hopefully someone sees this & can tell me what’s wrong. Basically my passenger window always works when I click it down on the drivers side and passenger side. But when it comes to putting it up it never does, but if I sit on the passenger side and keep clicking up I’ll get lucky sometimes and get it to go up. I don’t understand at all.
Did you watch this video ua-cam.com/video/R40gptKpGMc/v-deo.html
Same problem for me please help me the link of video isn’t working
Most likely issue within the motor itself
@@tylercampbell4527 i found out the problem is within the pcb of driver side window i changed the pcb it started working
Same issue
Thanks for the great video, but… You did or didn’t buy the motor and regulator? I’m asking this because you mention both ways in the video.👍but❓
Yes I did ua-cam.com/video/8B0d4jfwGYk/v-deo.htmlsi=EOzW0MCz9GSZUNsH
Thanks!
Holly Crap, I totally appreciate this, thank you so much, OMG
I’m guessing you have to check the various window switches with the key in accessory mode right? The car can’t be off.
That’s correct
Hi Danny. I don't have any of the pins/probes or lights you are using. Am I able to use a multimeter to check if the electrics are working?
Yes a multi meter will work fine
Mine is not working going down using the switch from driver side, but when im using the switch from front passenger side it did work perfectly. Any idea? Thank's
I hate to guess, I've attached a link to a video on my page that will help you determine if it's a switch or a wire problem ua-cam.com/video/R40gptKpGMc/v-deo.html
That black "so called sticky" stuff to hold the weather barrier is junk. I had to replace all mine and I used this black VERY STICKY weather strips. Works great.
Thanks for adding, Can you provide the name of it
thanks a bunch! i'm going to do some probing now.
Edit: an hour later and it seems the motor is not working. But when I was playing the switch to see if it was working, the motor was heating up. Any ideas why?
Regular and motor assembly
thanks for sharing
You’re welcome, thanks for commenting
Is there a way to do this manually if the motor isn’t working at all? My part won’t get here til the weekend and my car window is completely open 😕
Try smacking the window motor with a hammer as you hold the switch up, I have a video on that, it might work
Why did the motor stop working an d start when you hit it with a hammer?
Brushes & contacts worn
Hi Danny. What's your opinion about replacing parts before they break?
Trick question, depends on the part and how long you’ll own the car
Hammer time!!!!!😅😅😅
Having a problem right now with my driver side. For some reason when it’s cold outside, the window goes up and down slowly and sometimes doesn’t go up and down at all and when it’s warm outside, it goes up and down normally. Any reason why it does that?
use some silicone spray and lube the window channels, use this: amzn.to/49rzqHd if this doesn't work it will need a window motor assembly, I have a video on replacement
About to go try smackin my motor
I have honda civic 2006. In my car driver side and passenger side windows not working. But rear side both windows working. Rear window working from driver side switch also. Any advice please
I have a few videos on this subject on my UA-cam page
Question. So how do you replace the ‘control/cables’? Apparently that’s the part that is not working. (When i push the button it goes down, but then it wont go up.
You’ll need to replace the regulator assembly, here’s how ua-cam.com/video/Mdjca5SyY6w/v-deo.htmlsi=LXIcfVTu4rl72LxK
I bought a new regulator and connected and it does the same thing (goes down but not up).
This video should help ua-cam.com/video/AOnRCJMwf9Y/v-deo.htmlsi=OH8HbbsgFfmaUy13
Shows how to diagnose
When the window glass go up there’s vibration. Why is that issue
Add silicone lubricant into the guides with the window down, if that doesn’t fix it install a window regulator
Hope somebody answer my question (Honda Accord 2006). Can a glass window ran in its canals so bad to the point that burnt the electric motor? This question is because I just installed a new motor and regulator (combo) and it worked for a little while then burned fuse… after replacing fuse and with the window switch in my hands I connected the old electric motor (out of the window) and it runs perfectly. Now I ended with the window driver stacked all the way up… but with a new part in it.
Note.- If there is any video dealing with this same issue… can you post the link?
I have quite a few videos on window motors. I’m not sure I understand your question, but here is a video ua-cam.com/video/pHjz-j6UZ7U/v-deo.htmlsi=kRQxZpNfEHq450kt
Hey I had a question. I have a 2008 honda civic and the driver window is stuck down about 2 inches and it goes lower and i have to wiggle it back up but it wont go all the way. This happened because i locked my keys in the car and some guy tried to open my window by pulling down on it with duct tape. Do you know what that would have broke and is there a way to wedge it up at least ? Thanks
I would recommend replacing the window regulator and motor, it’s under $100 and a do it yourself job, here is how ua-cam.com/video/Mdjca5SyY6w/v-deo.html
@@dannysdiygarage what if I'm really poor? I just want it to stay up just was wondering if you knew a way
Then use that video to figure out what needs to be done, god bless you
Hope thing improve
I have honda civic 2014, front windows stopped working, i replaced the fuse then it worked for 2 hrs and now again stopped working.
Mechanic said it would take all day to fix and its 100 dollar an hour
Any advise ?
Two things that will cause your fuse to blow, #1 a short, and #2 excessive current draw for that fuse to handle, I'm working on a video that will defiantly help you diagnose this problem, unfortunately it won't release until late October due to my work schedule.
This video is out and should help you, ua-cam.com/video/R40gptKpGMc/v-deo.html
Do you know the name of the part by chance ?
The window regulator assembly?
Grasias
You’re welcome