Q: Window not working

asked by on January 22, 2016

The window in my Buick is not working correctly.

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Thank you for your inquiry. If the window will not go up or down easily, or seems to shift during operation, the window regulator may have a mechanical failure. This includes a broken mechanical connection to the glass or even the window sliding off track. If the glass seems secure and will not move at all, a technician can check the electrical circuit for blown fuses or failed components. Have a mechanic, like the ones at YourMechanic, take a look behind the interior door skin and test the window’s electrical system.

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