Power Window Won't Go All The Way Up

[LEGION 12]

2000 Chevy Impala passenger window stops about 2 inches short . Already googled some fixes nothing worked could be the motor ? Checked the seals no obstructions won't be able to pull the door panel until tomorrow. Also tried to help it up gently nothing anyone . As always Thanks in advance.

 

[beau5278]

My guess is that if it goes up and down to the same place every time that the gears that lift the window have some wear and jumped a couple of teeth.

 

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2000 Chevy Impala passenger window stops about 2 inches short . Already googled some fixes nothing worked could be the motor ? Checked the seals no obstructions won't be able to pull the door panel until tomorrow. Also tried to help it up gently nothing anyone . As always Thanks in advance.

I had some trouble on a GM too


Skipped gear ? I don't think so it looks like it works on a cable.




15 year old car, I assume maybe the motor brushes are worn.



The power window has a trip out protection.

It's possible if you wait for it to cool out, you can power and pull it up to get it closed in short spurts


I replaced the whole regulator assembly with a used part

cleaned and lubed it all before it went in, ,works fine now.



The internet is awesome

video on how to, gives you an idea what to expect so you have the tools before you start

Have some duct tape to get that plastic sheet back on


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4zsJ0a4mBE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wBMPWCl1w8

 

[upnorth]

Can't help you bud. But yesterday I locked the keys in the car, first time in decades. Just try to find a wire hanger these days though, good luck. I finally got this flimsy piece of wire and popped it, after a half hour in Walmart parking lot hell.

 

[LEGION 12]

Thanks guys it was off the track think they getting worn out doesn't help my passengers keep slamming the the door. But now i know how to fix it.

 

[Kristermacher]

Thanks guys it was off the track think they getting worn out doesn't help my passengers keep slamming the the door. But now i know how to fix it.

Care to share for me and anyone else dealing with this as well? It's been thunderstorms and rain for weeks in Michigan and it's not over and my passenger side window decided to go on half strike this morning.

 

[Sharp Steel]

Care to share for me and anyone else dealing with this as well? It's been thunderstorms and rain for weeks in Michigan and it's not over and my passenger side window decided to go on half strike this morning.

My driver window failed like that. It went up most of the way, so I tried to put it down and up, but went even further down. Drove it to the dealer and they said the drive belt inside had worn out. I am still suspicious of that because I had them replace a broken door handle on the same door a few months earlier. Always wondered if they did not put the belt back on track properly. I only took it to the dealer because it looked like a nightmare to take apart with all the wires to control the locks, mirrors, etc. Figured if they screwed it up I could get it fixed again for free.

If they make a Chiltons, Clymer, Hanes, etc. manual for the car you can see what is involved in disassembly. Having replaced the connecting rods for the locks in my older cars I can say that there is not much room to maneuver inside that space. Hopefully no special tools are needed, either.

 

[Kristermacher]

My driver window failed like that. It went up most of the way, so I tried to put it down and up, but went even further down. Drove it to the dealer and they said the drive belt inside had worn out. I am still suspicious of that because I had them replace a broken door handle on the same door a few months earlier. Always wondered if they did not put the belt back on track properly. I only took it to the dealer because it looked like a nightmare to take apart with all the wires to control the locks, mirrors, etc. Figured if they screwed it up I could get it fixed again for free.

If they make a Chiltons, Clymer, Hanes, etc. manual for the car you can see what is involved in disassembly. Having replaced the connecting rods for the locks in my older cars I can say that there is not much room to maneuver inside that space. Hopefully no special tools are needed, either.

It turns out my run channel seal was bunched up in the front corner, preventing the window from going any higher. I tried the battery trick and it went up a little higher, so the other window seals moved and I figured it out. Never thought something would be blocking it. Now it's just hanging in the car, but at least I can open and close my window and the outer seal is intact.

Going to try lubing the track and sticking it back on. Probably won't hold, but it'll buy some time and I can just yank it out again if it happens when I'm out. Fortunately it's not the driver's door.