What to Do When the Car Window Regulator is Broken?
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Car window lifting becomes stuck mostly because a large amount of dust has accumulated in the guide channel of the car window. There is a layer of sealing ring and guide strip around the car window. As the car is used for a longer time and the temperature increases, these rubber products will age.
Last time my car window regulator broke, it was a nightmare. The glass got stuck halfway and wouldn't go down, so I couldn't even get any summer breeze inside. I first tried pressing the switch, but there was no response. Then I checked the fuse box under the driver's seat and found the regulator fuse had blown. Replacing it didn't help, indicating a deeper issue. DIY repair seemed too risky as I was afraid of damaging the door panel wiring harness, so I had to use tape to temporarily secure the glass from sliding. Later at the repair shop, they diagnosed a burnt-out motor due to aging, and replacing the part fixed it. That experience taught me to do regular maintenance - spraying silicone-based lubricant on the window tracks every six months to prevent dust buildup and jamming. Broken windows not only reduce comfort but also create excessive wind noise at high speeds, compromising driving safety. My advice is to get it repaired immediately before minor issues escalate.