Camry Window Issue

[chitowncamry]

I have a 1998 Camry XLE and recently I have started having issues with the driver's side window. It goes down just fine, but when I try to bring it up it goes up a ways then dies. I wait a few minutes then try again and it goes up a few more inches. Seems as though I have to recharge it to get it all the way up to the top. I thought that when window motors went out they just stopped completely.

Does anyone know what is causing this? Or how much this would cost to get fixed?

Thanks much!

[SnakeyeS]

Same thing is happening on my passenger side.

[DFBonnett]

It may be binding. You can pull the door panel and lubricate the regulator. If that doesn't work, you'll likely need to replace the motor.

[Mike Gerber]

Before replacing anything, I wouddl try spraying some WD-40 liberally down the front and back window channels. Sometimes dirt accumulates in the channels and causes the window to bind. The WD-40 both cleans and lubricates the channels. If this helps, go back and spray some type of more permanent lubrication down the channels, as the WD-40 will eventually wash away from all the rain water. White lithium grease might be a good choice, but use the WD-40 first.

Mike

[skewe]

you are in luck.

Have the same problem.

Motor is going.

I have a gen 3.
Regulator broke, so i bought a new one off ebay for a fraction of a toyo regulator/motor.

Worked for like 2 months.
Then when I have to get it up, it would crawl for 1-2inch. Happened for like 1 year so i seldom open my windows cos it took some time to "recharge" and move up.

I cleaned the terminal as somebody suggested on TN. No luck.

That broke and I bought a new regulator / motor off ebay.
Now, it's fun to see it go down and know that it is coming up

[skewe]

ohh.. regulator will run your anywhere from 30-40$ and shipping is about $12-15 off ebay