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sandy_camry · 07-21-2009, 10:12 PM

Car - Toyota Camry 1999
Problem - The passenger side window is not going up. I had lot of trial and error methods but it wont work.

Thank you in advance

***projektvertx*** · 07-21-2009, 10:27 PM

Does it go down? Do you hear any wirring noise from the motor? If not, my guess is it is probably the regulator. That is one of THE MOST common failures on camry's for some reason. That and the power antennas. You'll need to get a power window regulator from ebay or werever you like. Here is a DIY: DIY Replace Window Regulator - Camry 92-96 & Equivalent Models
It should be a very similar procedure for your car.

P.S. I notice that you are new to this forum

, the search function would have helped in this case as like I previously stated, this is one of the most common problems present on Cam's and has been covered a lot of times on this forum... The search function is your second best friend, after all of the members of course!!

sandy_camry · 07-22-2009, 01:22 AM

Thanks I thought so but I wanted somebody to endorse my view. For some reason I observed the search function returns me blank page. I tried couple times and then gave it up.

***projektvertx*** · 07-22-2009, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sandy_camry

Thanks I thought so but I wanted somebody to endorse my view. For some reason I observed the search function returns me blank page. I tried couple times and then gave it up.

Glad I could be of help

sandy_camry · 07-25-2009, 06:47 PM

Is motor and regulater one and the same thing? I saw the product description is regulater with motor. What should I buy?

Zviator · 07-25-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sandy_camry

Is motor and regulater one and the same thing? I saw the product description is regulater with motor. What should I buy?

Sorry if I caused any confusion, motor is the part connecting to the window glass that move up and down.

Look at the red description I added to the picture:

***dz63*** · 07-25-2009, 08:47 PM

Another really common problem with the Camry (at least on the GEN 3 Camry) is that the insulation on the wires carrying power to the window motor gets brittle and the wires either break due to the flexing when the door is opened and closed or the wires short out. I have had both happen on my Camry. The location for this failure is inside the rubber boot.

To determine if this is the problem, unplug the window motor and apply 12VDC to the motor to see if the motor goes up and down. I used a 12VDC power supply for this - you need one that can supply 3-4 amps. If window motor works when applying power directly to the motor, then it is a very good probability that one or more of the wires are broken inside the rubber boot.

To fix the problem, I simply cut out the bad section of wire and soldered in a new one and used heat shrink tubing to insulate the solder joints. I have cut out bad wire on all four doors on my 1996 Camry. One of the wires actually shorted out and blew a fuse which was very difficult to find - I had to get a wiring diagram from the Toyota dealership to locate the fuse.

Good Luck. Please post back and let us know how you made out.

sandy_camry · 07-25-2009, 09:34 PM

Camricer,
Sorry for stupid questions / repetition if any...I am not a tech guy. So this is the one you are talking about, right ? http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/to...629074569.html.
Also... I forgot to mention that the window moves either way up or down after some time ( after say 15 min or some time it takes hours to move) and / or may be when I switch off and restart the car.
dz63,
Thanks I will also look for this possibility.

Zviator · 07-26-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sandy_camry

Camricer,
Sorry for stupid questions / repetition if any...I am not a tech guy. So this is the one you are talking about, right ? http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/to...629074569.html.
Also... I forgot to mention that the window moves either way up or down after some time ( after say 15 min or some time it takes hours to move) and / or may be when I switch off and restart the car.
dz63,
Thanks I will also look for this possibility.

Yes, and u can get it cheaper from ebay http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=win...ator&_osacat=0

If your window goes up slowly, and then stop working, buy the new regulator.

If you window has been working ok and suddenly drop dead, listen to dz63

WheresMyCar · 07-26-2009, 01:05 AM

My gen3 camry lets me know if my windows will work or not the moment I turn the key to ON for electrics
If windows work, great
If they don't I turn it off and try again but now my finger is already pressing the power window down before I turn the car on
Works and stays working for until I turn off the car
95 percent chance of working for my car

GeorgeInCA · 07-26-2009, 01:36 AM

I've had this problems on other cars as well as my 93 Camry. If neither the driver or passengers switch allows it to move up or down then the odds are great that it is localized to the regulator. Specifically the motors' brushes. If you REALLY want to try and save money you can take it to a shop that repairs electric motors. It a VERY common (ND) Nippon Denso motor.

sandy_camry · 08-06-2009, 08:55 PM

I tried to open the door. Here are the pics http://s646.photobucket.com/albums/u.../power_window/. Can somebody please let me know how to get this out? Couple questions
In image one - left hand side hole seems to have one screw but it does not ,
In image three how to remove that screw
in image seven does the socket come out?

***dz63*** · 08-06-2009, 09:19 PM

Image one - there is a screw in both, you just need a longer screwdriver or change the angle of your screw driver slightly until it grabs the screw.

Image three - push in the center of the button and then the whole easily button will come out. Look at step 8 on the DIY procedure below.

DIY: Interior Door Handle Replacement (GEN 3)

Image seven - I am not sure how the bezel comes off. It looks different than my 1996 Camry.

sandy_camry · 08-15-2009, 12:32 PM

Need help to remove the bezel shown in the image 7 and 3
http://s646.photobucket.com/albums/u.../power_window/.

Also, can I replenish the power fluid for camry 99 by simply adding to it or I need to remove the existing and put a new one in that?
Thanks in advance,

stefan27UF · 08-15-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sandy_camry

Need help to remove the bezel shown in the image 7 and 3
http://s646.photobucket.com/albums/u.../power_window/.

Also, can I replenish the power fluid for camry 99 by simply adding to it or I need to remove the existing and put a new one in that?
Thanks in advance,

For image 3, grab a flathead and press the inner circle in. It should be able to be pryed out easily then with a flathead. As far as the door handle it can be a bit tricky. I see there is already a piece missing from the center but you need to pry around the handle to get it to pop out...I replaced the window regulator last week and used the following guide to remove the door panel

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t145402.html

The handle assembly is basically clipped on, you need to pry at the clips as shown in the pictures. Be gentle, not too much force! Its more a matter of location than pressure.

Also once all the screws and clips are removed, the panel comes off easier if you start banging and pulling it from the bottom of the door.