What Causes One Electric Car Window to Malfunction?

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OAmara
07/30/25 1:49am
Car electric window malfunction reasons are as follows: 1. Reason one: The window lift motor is damaged or there is poor contact in the electrical control wiring harness. 2. Reason two: If components overheat for some reason, the motor will enter an overheating protection state, causing the window lift to malfunction. 3. Reason three: The guide rail is blocked or the rubber seal is aged. Information about one-touch window operation is as follows: 1. One-touch window operation: Refers to a system where the car window glass can be controlled to fully open or close with a single button press. 2. Usage: Cars equipped with one-touch window operation have window control switches with two positions. The first position works like a regular electric window. The second position allows the window to automatically fully open or close with a single press and release. With regular electric windows, you need to hold the switch until the window reaches the desired position, then release to stop the movement.
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NadiaDella
08/15/25 7:40am
Oh, I've encountered issues with power windows several times. As a driver with over a decade of experience, I think the most common causes are poor contact or wear in the window switches, especially in areas where the buttons are frequently used. Another common issue is motor failure, which could be due to rusted bearings or overload burnout. Wiring problems are also quite frequent, such as loose connectors or frayed wires causing short circuits. Additionally, blown fuses are often the prime suspect, so it's best to check the fuse box first. I've tried fixing them myself, but experience tells me that if you're unsure of the cause, it's better not to force it to avoid damaging more components. For regular maintenance, spraying silicone lubricant on the window tracks can prevent sticking—this little trick has saved me a lot of trouble.
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