Driversidre Widow Will Not Roll Up - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

soloman02 · 08-03-2005, 05:08 PM

hello, as stated above my driverside window will not roll up. I rolled them(all my windows) down on my way home from work(via the button), and when I got home it would not roll up. I tested my other windows while sitting in the driver's seat and the worked fine. when i press up nothing happens, and when i press down, i get the clicking sound. it is supposed to rain friday, so it would be nice to at least get the window up.

Robert L · 08-03-2005, 05:43 PM

You can try two things, and it's going to sound harsh but it beats pulling the door panel, key on, door open, hold the window switch in the up position and slam the door closed as hard as you can, or with the door open and the switch depressed in the up position, take the ball of your fist and smack the door panel as hard as you can near the front bottom.

If that fails, door panel removal is needed, then you can tap the window motor while holding the switch in the up position, if all that fails, the window motor can be removed and the glass slid up manualy and then reinstall the motor untill you can get a replacement.

godspunk32 · 08-03-2005, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Robert L@Aug 3 2005, 05:43 PM
You can try two things, and it's going to sound harsh but it beats pulling the door panel, key on, door open, hold the window switch in the up position and slam the door closed as hard as you can, or with the door open and the switch depressed in the up position, take the ball of your fist and smack the door panel as hard as you can near the front bottom.

Try this a few times. It's always worked for me when my windows wouldn't roll up.

Basically, what happens is that the motor has two magnets inside, and when they move, they lose little bits of metal. When the metal gets too gunked up on the magnets, they can stop in a position that won't allow anything to move. Slamming the door forces the magnets loose, and they will normally return to their regular operation.

JR

soloman02 · 08-03-2005, 08:41 PM

I slammed the door while holding the switch and it worked.

thanks,

- slolman02

Bull Geek · 08-03-2005, 08:46 PM

Talk about a redneck fix

Glad you got it fixed, beats paying out the wazoo for a new motor.

Robert L · 08-03-2005, 08:50 PM

I just had to do it on my SHO twice a week ago, among many hundreds of other fords along the years. glad to be of assistance, replace the motor before it gets hung up so bad a door slam won't jar it and ya get stuck in a rain shower.

mad0865 · 08-03-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by soloman02@Aug 3 2005, 05:08 PM
hello, as stated above my driverside window will not roll up. I rolled them(all my windows) down on my way home from work(via the button), and when I got home it would not roll up. I tested my other windows while sitting in the driver's seat and the worked fine. when i press up nothing happens, and when i press down, i get the clicking sound. it is supposed to rain friday, so it would be nice to at least get the window up.

Had to get the window motor replaced when that happened to me. Shot to heck.

cingram · 05-15-2012, 06:41 PM

I had to bring this topic back alive as my 97 taurus will have the window stuck in the down postition and with the up button pushed and a good slam of the the door, it will work again for another a couple years

I have had several doors do this and taken off panels only to find nothing wrong.

Lgbpop · 05-15-2012, 08:54 PM

What y'all need to do is the redneck used-car trick. Next time you have to remove the panel to replace the lift motor (trust me, you will have to do so eventually) drill a 1/2" diameter hole at the base of the door skin beneath the lift motor, such that when the panel is replaced you can see a half-circle opening. If/when the replacement lift motor starts to go (Motorcraft motors are expensive, the Chinese remans are priced to sell) take a socket extension bar and insert into the hole. Bang the motor with the button held down and it's easier on the door than slamming the heck out of it. Most used cars down here of all makes have these holes.

NorthernTaurus · 05-20-2012, 09:12 PM

I'm having the same problem with my 03 Taurus.... but unfortunately I don't have the Fonzie touch like hitting the jukebox LOL.

I have noticed that if open the door.... the power windows will work. But when I close the door, the button becomes powerless.

08-03-2005, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
soloman02 Junior Member Member Number: 2691 Join Date: Apr 2004 Visit: My Garage Posts: 36 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	hello, as stated above my driverside window will not roll up. I rolled them(all my windows) down on my way home from work(via the button), and when I got home it would not roll up. I tested my other windows while sitting in the driver's seat and the worked fine. when i press up nothing happens, and when i press down, i get the clicking sound. it is supposed to rain friday, so it would be nice to at least get the window up. __________________ Carputer Status: All parts aquired except stand for screen + plywood to mount pc. Most software installed. 176 songs still need to be transferred to carpc. Installing whole thing........... slowly, lol. ------------------------------------------------- 97 Taurus GL Sedan Green 3.0L V6 Vulcan Automatic Power locks, Power windows, Power Mirrors, and Power steering Tranny rebuilt at ~122k mi a/c fixed, low pressure switch replaced Alternator replaced at ~131K mi Current mileage: ~133k mi Oil change Status: Good for until ~136k mi -------------- Things I should probably do in the near future: replace the air filter, and get new tires.

08-03-2005, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
soloman02 Junior Member Member Number: 2691 Join Date: Apr 2004 Visit: My Garage Posts: 36 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I slammed the door while holding the switch and it worked. thanks, - slolman02 __________________ Carputer Status: All parts aquired except stand for screen + plywood to mount pc. Most software installed. 176 songs still need to be transferred to carpc. Installing whole thing........... slowly, lol. ------------------------------------------------- 97 Taurus GL Sedan Green 3.0L V6 Vulcan Automatic Power locks, Power windows, Power Mirrors, and Power steering Tranny rebuilt at ~122k mi a/c fixed, low pressure switch replaced Alternator replaced at ~131K mi Current mileage: ~133k mi Oil change Status: Good for until ~136k mi -------------- Things I should probably do in the near future: replace the air filter, and get new tires.

08-03-2005, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bull Geek Technical Advisor Member Number: 1771 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blythewood, SC 29016 Chapter: Southeast Drives: 87 GL Wagon, 97 SHO Sedan, 00 SEL Sedan Visit: My Garage Posts: 15,591 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	Talk about a redneck fix Glad you got it fixed, beats paying out the wazoo for a new motor. __________________ --Nick M. \| Blythewood, SC \| AAP/Atlanta Built Bulls --Silver MC 2000 Ford Taurus SEL \| DOHC/AX4N \| 184K --Toreador Red MC 1997 Ford Taurus SHO \| DOHC/AX4N \| 149K --Wood paneled 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park wagon \| OHV/AOD \| 180K ish? Sold.... --Driftwood MC 1987 Ford Taurus GL Wagon \| OHV/AXOD \| 254K Scrapped... --Sand Beige 1987 Ford Taurus GL \|197K \| OHV/AXOD

08-03-2005, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robert L Banned Member Number: 4431 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N'awlins Louisiana Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,000 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	You can try two things, and it's going to sound harsh but it beats pulling the door panel, key on, door open, hold the window switch in the up position and slam the door closed as hard as you can, or with the door open and the switch depressed in the up position, take the ball of your fist and smack the door panel as hard as you can near the front bottom. If that fails, door panel removal is needed, then you can tap the window motor while holding the switch in the up position, if all that fails, the window motor can be removed and the glass slid up manualy and then reinstall the motor untill you can get a replacement.

08-03-2005, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Robert L Banned Member Number: 4431 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N'awlins Louisiana Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,000 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I just had to do it on my SHO twice a week ago, among many hundreds of other fords along the years. glad to be of assistance, replace the motor before it gets hung up so bad a door slam won't jar it and ya get stuck in a rain shower.

05-15-2012, 06:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
cingram Junior Member Member Number: 20739 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Chapter: Eastern Canada Drives: 2000 Taurus wagon SEL and 1997 Taurus 3.0L Visit: My Garage Posts: 30 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I had to bring this topic back alive as my 97 taurus will have the window stuck in the down postition and with the up button pushed and a good slam of the the door, it will work again for another a couple years I have had several doors do this and taken off panels only to find nothing wrong.

05-15-2012, 08:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lgbpop Devoted Member Member Number: 7489 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Myers, Florida USA Chapter: Southeast Drives: '90 Taurus GL Wagon 3.0L; '65 Rambler Ambassador 990 convertible Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,390 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	What y'all need to do is the redneck used-car trick. Next time you have to remove the panel to replace the lift motor (trust me, you will have to do so eventually) drill a 1/2" diameter hole at the base of the door skin beneath the lift motor, such that when the panel is replaced you can see a half-circle opening. If/when the replacement lift motor starts to go (Motorcraft motors are expensive, the Chinese remans are priced to sell) take a socket extension bar and insert into the hole. Bang the motor with the button held down and it's easier on the door than slamming the heck out of it. Most used cars down here of all makes have these holes.

05-20-2012, 09:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
NorthernTaurus Junior Member Member Number: 35913 Join Date: Apr 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2003 SE 3.0L Visit: My Garage Posts: 80 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	I'm having the same problem with my 03 Taurus.... but unfortunately I don't have the Fonzie touch like hitting the jukebox LOL. I have noticed that if open the door.... the power windows will work. But when I close the door, the button becomes powerless.

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