# Toyota Camry 98 - drivers side window problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** windows\ **Created:** [March 16, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-98-drivers-side-window-problem/27860 "2009-03-16T18:38:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tduepner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f17d59/32.png) [@tduepner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tduepner)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-98-drivers-side-window-problem/27860/1 "2009-03-16T18:38:00Z")
since we’re finally seeing nice weather here in MN I had my window down and it wouldn’t go back up. Then after about the 20th time I tried it it went back up. I know it’s a short, but has anyone else dealt with this or know a good way to fix it? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-98-drivers-side-window-problem/27860/2 "2009-03-16T18:58:14Z")
My motor went out about that time. Probably not a short or you would have blown a fuse. Time to replace it, I’ll bet. ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-98-drivers-side-window-problem/27860/3 "2009-03-16T19:24:15Z")
Either the switch or the window motor/regulator. The power supply has to be checked to determine which is at fault and the door panel must come off. ---
**Author:** ![tduepner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f17d59/32.png) [@tduepner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tduepner)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-98-drivers-side-window-problem/27860/4 "2009-03-16T19:32:57Z")
I know very little about cars unfortunately. If it’s the motor, why does it work some of the time? ---
**Author:** ![tduepner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f17d59/32.png) [@tduepner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tduepner)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-98-drivers-side-window-problem/27860/5 "2009-03-16T19:34:12Z")
If I brought it to the dealer any idea what it should cost ballpark? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-98-drivers-side-window-problem/27860/6 "2009-03-16T20:09:54Z")
My motor got ‘tire’, would occaisionally work. I tried replacing the switch first, didn’t solve the problem. You can call the dealer, or a trusted independent, for an estimate. ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-98-drivers-side-window-problem/27860/7 "2009-03-17T04:08:33Z")
Depends on the fault. If it’s just the switch there is about 30 minutes labor plus the switch. That includes bringing the vehicle inside, testing and getting the switch from the parts department IF it’s in stock. If the door panel has to come off to inspect further, add more labor time. Plus whatever parts are needed. I can’t tell you what the cost would be as that varies all over the map. ---
**Author:** ![tduepner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f17d59/32.png) [@tduepner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tduepner)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-98-drivers-side-window-problem/27860/8 "2009-03-17T13:47:20Z")
Alright, thanks for the thoughts. I contacted a Toyota dealer and will post the outcome.