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2006 TOYOTA COROLLA
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MNT175
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My driver side window quit working and literally almost fell out of the door. When Toyota looked at it, they said the motor had gone out, which was under warranty, but the glass 'tab' was broken, which was not under warranty and would cost me almost $300 to fix. Does this sound right? Apparently the glass tab is in the glass itself. Do I have any recourse here?
Dec 28, 2009 at 12:22 PM
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I would argue that if the motor is warranted so should the switches, track, and other associated parts.

Contact Toyota directly and complain, and have them show you (in writting) what is not covered.

If you have an extended warranty that is bumper to bumper, the window is between the bunpers :) .
Dec 29, 2009 at 9:19 AM
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I own a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The front passenger window doesn't work all the time. It will sometimes but not others. I need it to work for inspection. The mechanic said it would be almost 300.00 to install a new motor for the window. Is this a common problem with the Corolla? Is there a cheaper fix than this?
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Trouble shoot the power AND ground leads from the door harness to the door control pannel. You will have to remove the door pannel from the door frame to do this. A test light, some jumper leads are all you will need. Try looking for a broken wire in the door hinge area. you can also test the window motor by hooking up direct, the instructions are on this websight under do it yourself.
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My toyota corolla with 60K has an electrical problem. The power windows do not go up or down on any of the 4 windows. This just started yesterday right after I turned on the car. At this same time I lost all electrical power to my dash board guages, the radio, the a/c, power door locks, etc. Now, I can still turn the car on and drive it but that's about it.

Also the alternator is not charging the battery, so I don't know if the alternator is bad, making everything not turn on or if there is something causing the alternator to not charge.
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I took my car to the dealer and they said the main power window switch was burned out which caused a bunch of relays to blow. This explains the other eletrical components not working.

Until I replace the power window switch(which costs $420ish-oem), I have to leave the p/w switch disconnected in order for the other items to work. I hope this helps someone else who may have the same issue.
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2002 Automatic Toyota Corolla drivers side window will not go up. When I press the drivers side button the window will not work. It does not make any noise but almost like it does not get the signal. The other windows are working. I put the window all the way down when it was very wet and snowy out. Is there a fuse or how do you fix it?
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This could be either the switch or the motor has gone bad. It is not a fuse because the other windows work. Here are two guides that can help you see what the problem is and if it is the motor how to replace it. I also included the window wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/electric-window-repair

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-replace-a-electric-power-window-motor

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers
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Thank you for this post. I figured out it was the window motor that was bad. I got new one from Amazon for $123.00. All fixed! I love this site.
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3 of the power windows stopped working 2 years ago.....yesterday the drivers window finally stopped working, of course it stopped in the down postion just as it started to rain. Checked all fuses and they appears fine but the ones behind the change compartment don't identify a fuse for the power windows so i checked them all. Pulled out master switch in door and cleaned contacts. Can't locate the fuse relay for the power windows. can you tell me where it's located? I've looked online and can't seem ti find a diagram.
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The description of the symptoms don't point to a fuse or a relay. Start by looking for a broken or frayed wire between the door hinges. You should also test for power at the switches to see if it is making it that far

Read the guide below it will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
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Drivers side power window will not go up ...currently in full down position. Fuse is not blown how do I repair.
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Check for voltage at switch, if none and fuses are ok then it is an open wire to switch. If power is there, then motor is bad or limit switch, in which case you would have to remove the door panel and replace motor or limit switch. May also be that the connector to the motor has worked loose or is broke.
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1998 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 136000 miles

i have a problem with all 4 windows sometimes they work sometimes they go down and wont go up
i pulled the driver front it has power to the switch and voltage to the motor it runs a few times and binds or over heats after it sets its fine i dont believe all 4 motors can go bad at once are there any relays i could check any ideals
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If the window is binding, then you must find out why, could be a loose regulator.

Another problem is the upper and lower limit switch, if not working they will cause motor to overheat.
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i have a 1998 toyota corolla LE, the problem is that the driverside, my side, switch doesn't work for the windows, but works for the locks. but all of my other window switches around the car work. and my switch isn't the problem, i've swapped it and still got the same problem. could it be a wiring issue of some sort? or could it be a fuse?
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All windows on one fuse if fuse out none would work
check wiring harness in door jam
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i've looked at the wiring harness but since there are so many wires i can't locate the ones comming from the door. what should i be looking for?
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Look at the wires as they pass through the door to the inside of the car, where they bend is the place the normally break. They will be concealed by eiter a rubber boot, or a metal cover plate. The boot can be pulled out of either the door, or the car body to inspect the wires.
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Why my rear left side window not working anymore (electric window)
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check to see that it doesn't work from the drivers control and from the rear door control. if not, then sometimes if the rear windows are rarely used they'll get stuck. rap firmly on the door while attempting to roll the window down will sometimes dislodge it. also, an easy way to check for power to the window is to watch he dome light when you attempt to put the window down, it should dim slightly especially if he window is stuck
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Toyota Corolla 98 model. 130K mileage.
Both front windows are not working. It started few days ago, when they were working intermittently. While opening, no problem but for closing it took a long time. And then after some days, it was not opening or closing at all.
I had shown it to the mechanic. He tested and said Motor, Regulators are OK, but master switch needs to be replaced. This switch is 320$ worth.
Can this be possible?? What is this master switch??
Can there be any possibility for this kind of malfunction??

Thanks.
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[quote:e6676ecde3="maheshko"]Toyota Corolla 98 model. 130K mileage.
Both front windows are not working. It started few days ago, when they were working intermittently. While opening, no problem but for closing it took a long time. And then after some days, it was not opening or closing at all.
I had shown it to the mechanic. He tested and said Motor, Regulators are OK, but master switch needs to be replaced. This switch is 320$ worth.
Can this be possible?? What is this master switch??
Can there be any possibility for this kind of malfunction??

Thanks.[/quote:e6676ecde3]

Better check the power fuse 30amp. and the gauge fuse 10amp behind left side of dash at lower finish panel.

This one when it goes out (Power window relay ) nothing is gonna happen its located on the driver side R/B.

It sounds more like the master switch ,what about the back 2 windows are they working.?
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Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes, both rear windows are working.

Does this master switch cost so much ?? will it be ok if I get it from Used parts dealers??

Thanks.

[quote:2a0dbcb52a="rasmataz"][quote:2a0dbcb52a="maheshko"]Toyota Corolla 98 model. 130K mileage.
Both front windows are not working. It started few days ago, when they were working intermittently. While opening, no problem but for closing it took a long time. And then after some days, it was not opening or closing at all.
I had shown it to the mechanic. He tested and said Motor, Regulators are OK, but master switch needs to be replaced. This switch is 320$ worth.
Can this be possible?? What is this master switch??
Can there be any possibility for this kind of malfunction??

Thanks.[/quote:2a0dbcb52a]

Better check the power fuse 30amp. and the gauge fuse 10amp behind left side of dash at lower finish panel.

This one when it goes out (Power window relay ) nothing is gonna happen its located on the driver side R/B.

It sounds more like the master switch ,what about the back 2 windows are they working.?[/quote:2a0dbcb52a]
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[quote:5e59337d00="maheshko"]Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes, both rear windows are working.

Does this master switch cost so much ?? will it be ok if I get it from Used parts dealers??

Thanks.

Shop around for a better deal-you could try the junkyard dogs

[quote:5e59337d00="rasmataz"][quote:5e59337d00="maheshko"]Toyota Corolla 98 model. 130K mileage.
Both front windows are not working. It started few days ago, when they were working intermittently. While opening, no problem but for closing it took a long time. And then after some days, it was not opening or closing at all.
I had shown it to the mechanic. He tested and said Motor, Regulators are OK, but master switch needs to be replaced. This switch is 320$ worth.
Can this be possible?? What is this master switch??
Can there be any possibility for this kind of malfunction??

Thanks.[/quote:5e59337d00]

Better check the power fuse 30amp. and the gauge fuse 10amp behind left side of dash at lower finish panel.

This one when it goes out (Power window relay ) nothing is gonna happen its located on the driver side R/B.

It sounds more like the master switch ,what about the back 2 windows are they working.?[/quote:5e59337d00][/quote:5e59337d00]
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both driver side windows dont work
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Check power and ground to the motor

suspect window motor
good luck


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Electric windows stopped working.
Where is the fuse?
Do not have a diagram on the electric windows
where can i obtain circuit diagram.
Hayes manual does not have circuit diagram on electric windows.
Checked all fuses on driver side footwell and engine compartment.All ok
Checked fuses on passenger footwell.All ok
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Check for 12V at the main switch on drivers side. The master switch may be bad affecting the circuit.

If not then post results and I will look for a wiring diagram in Mitchell 5.
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When I rolled my driver's side window down today, there was a thudding noise like it fell into the door. When I tried pushing the button to roll it back up, there was a noise like it was cracked. All of my other automatic windows are working fine. I've read responses about the window regulator, fuses, etc. However, it sounded like my window detached from whatever was holding it up. Ideas? Thanks!
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[quote:e426c952b0="Austin26"]When I rolled my driver's side window down today, there was a thudding noise like it fell into the door. When I tried pushing the button to roll it back up, there was a noise like it was cracked. All of my other automatic windows are working fine. I've read responses about the window regulator, fuses, etc. However, it sounded like my window detached from whatever was holding it up. Ideas? Thanks![/quote:e426c952b0]
You hear the motor working when pushing the switch
Most common it’s the window regulator
I’m almost 100 % + it’s the regulator
But you can pull the door panel and check the operation of the window
And you can check if the glass had falling of the regulator
So you need to remove the door panel
Start on it
Good luck
Let us know
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