Dead Driver's Window

[03Cobra745]

Went to roll up my driver's side window today and NOTHING! I'm just hearing a clicking noise. Has anyone experienced this problem? :shrug:

 

[Juiced-03]

With the door open (and key on), hold the window switch in the up position with your right hand then slam the door shut with your left hand while still holding the switch. Sounds dumb, but it usually works.

If it doesn't work, your motor is probably toast.

 

[blnpny]

check fuses under hood

 

[ModsAway]

Happened with my 01 GT, window motor was dead.

 

[03Cobra745]

Originally posted by Juiced-03
With the door open (and key on), hold the window switch in the up position with your right hand then slam the door shut with your left hand while still holding the switch. Sounds dumb, but it usually works.

If it doesn't work, your motor is probably toast.

Interesting, but worth a try. I'll let you know what happens.

 

[03Cobra745]

Originally posted by blnpny
check fuses under hood

Would a blown fuse only affect one door?

 

[grnenvy]

Same thing happened to mine, I took the panel off and fixed the bad connection at the connector going to the motor. It has been good for a year and a half now.

 

[Mugger]

That happened to me as I was leaving the dealer after fixing my drivers seat lumbar. Turned around and got a new motor for the window.

 

[08snake]

Originally posted by Juiced-03
With the door open (and key on), hold the window switch in the up position with your right hand then slam the door shut with your left hand while still holding the switch. Sounds dumb, but it usually works.

If it doesn't work, your motor is probably toast.

Did this a couple of years ago, twice, problem never came back!!

 

[Dano]

I'm merely an SN-95, but have seen & heard of this problem a LOT. We may have the same window motor ... it's worth checking.

After you've slammed the door (I know this has worked for several owners, but it tells me that something's wrong, somewhere), look at this article on one of my Web Pages - it may help you check the motor:

http://users2.ev1.net/~w8368/wmotor.htm

Here's a photo of what causes the motor to stop, as friction builds while window is in transient:

There are normally plastic-type balls (bearings) under the steel gear, and when they fail, they crumble into tiny pieces, and this causes the motor to jump & skip. They can be replaced by means of a kit, or you can put steel nuts in their place.

 

[ridethelighteni]

Many have had similar problems of stuck windows. Mine (as with many others) got stuck down on a very hot day, and I had the same clicking noise. I tried all the "slamming" solutions and nothing. Let it sit overnight, and in the morning it worked. No idea why. I had them replace my motor under warranty.

 

[03Cobra745]

Originally posted by Juiced-03
With the door open (and key on), hold the window switch in the up position with your right hand then slam the door shut with your left hand while still holding the switch. Sounds dumb, but it usually works.

If it doesn't work, your motor is probably toast.

Juices-03 & everyone else that offered the door slamming technique, as dumb as it sounds, IT WORKED! :-D :-D

As added info... It was a VERY HOT day and the window was open all day while I was zipping around the track. At the end of the day, it wouldn't close for the trip home with A/C.

THANKS!

I can't wait for the Ford explaination for this one! :bash:

 

[Juiced-03]

Glad it worked bhartman!! I remember when I first bought my car 2 years ago and I left it out in the sun with the window down. It wouldn't roll up like yours so I cam on here and took the advice of another member and it worked! The window hasn't failed me since then either.

Let us know if you need anything else!

 

[2K3BRA]

I had this problem with my 01 gt the motor would start working after like 2 hours it was weird shit. I tried the slam door but that didn't work I never fully roll my windows down in the summer while at the track lol.

 

[03Cobra745]

Does anyone know the actual cause of this problem? :??:

It would be nice to know that Ford acknowledges its existence and has a fix for it. :shrug:

Next time the Cobra is in for service, I plan on hitting my service rep with this one! :bash:

 

[Dano]

I've heard several symptoms in this thread. Mine happened on a hot day also. I came out, put the window down, and the motor kept turning. I tapped the switch and it stopped. Tried to put it up, and it traveled in short distances. Each time I tried it, the distance was shorter. Got to my garage, and lifted up gently on the glass while hitting the up button - it went all the way up.

My problem was that the plastic balls had crumbled, under the motor gear (see photo above). With the new "nuts" installed, it's fine, and saved me almost $200.

 

[BoneCrusher]

Originally posted by bhartman
Juices-03 & everyone else that offered the door slamming technique, as dumb as it sounds, IT WORKED! :-D :-D :bash:

Sometimes the things we share on here about little tricks with our cars are hilarious, like this one and the trick to get the seat belt chime to stop ringing. You gotta love these cars and this forum.:beer: