# \#windows **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/windows/7.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Removing window tint from rear window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-window-tint-from-rear-window/46734)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-window-tint-from-rear-window/46734 "2026-10-06T21:26:11Z")
Looking at a used car today. It looks pretty clean and runs well. PROBLEM - It has tint on the rear side windows and on the rear window. The side windows are pretty clear, but the rear window is a mess. If you look… --- ## [2007 Jeep Liberty - Window repair has its ups and downs (Sorry)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-window-repair-has-its-ups-and-downs-sorry/198758)
**Author:** [@Ann55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ann55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-window-repair-has-its-ups-and-downs-sorry/198758 "2025-01-24T01:15:25Z")
A New Front Driver’s side window regulator has been installed. The window goes up and down, but three days later, nothing happens, and the window is stuck half open with no motor noise. All the other window regulators we… --- ## [Electric window opens after closing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-opens-after-closing/42785)
**Author:** [@AAlbin63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AAlbin63)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-opens-after-closing/42785 "2024-07-31T09:47:13Z")
When I close the electric window in the driver's door of my 2001 Maxima using the first setting on the switch (the position requiring me to keep my finger on the switch) the window closes just fine. If I close the windo… --- ## [2017 Nissan Titan - Windows don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-windows-dont-work/194962)
**Author:** [@LilLew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LilLew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-windows-dont-work/194962 "2024-05-24T15:10:26Z")
windows don’t operate --- ## [2005 Ford F-150 - Window problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-window-problems/193950)
**Author:** [@RickC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-window-problems/193950 "2023-12-02T20:30:40Z")
The left rear window will roll down but not up. I replaced the motor and regulator and the master window switch. Rear window switches both work fine. Just out of the blue, the window stopped going up. --- ## [Power Windows Failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-failing/192059)
**Author:** [@Maxbiskup93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maxbiskup93)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-failing/192059 "2023-08-04T20:21:54Z")
Hi, 3 out of my 4 power windows have stopped working. They have stopped working one at a time over the course of over a year. When each one fails, the driver switch and the seat switch associated with the window both … --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 2500 - Window has its ups and downs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-window-has-its-ups-and-downs/187890)
**Author:** [@Darnoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darnoc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-window-has-its-ups-and-downs/187890 "2022-12-13T02:06:02Z")
Electric driver window does not go up sometimes and requires multiple attempts to finally work. And my back up sensor “off” indicator stays on. Could these problems be related to the computer? Or any suggestions? --- ## [2017 Honda Pilot - Ghost window operation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-ghost-window-operation/185901)
**Author:** [@TanyaF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TanyaF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-ghost-window-operation/185901 "2022-08-19T19:55:45Z")
Why do the windows randomly open by themselves. I have owned my care a week and this has happened twice now. Key Fobs were on the table with no around and came outside to see windows down halfway. --- ## [Wipers, fog light, windows, tail lights, blinkers all working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-fog-light-windows-tail-lights-blinkers-all-working-intermittently/184857)
**Author:** [@tinytim15871\_181278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tinytim15871_181278)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-fog-light-windows-tail-lights-blinkers-all-working-intermittently/184857 "2022-06-26T22:24:02Z")
I have a 2002 Mercedes E320 station wagon. Today I walked out to the car and for some reason my tail lights were flashing. I started the car everything worked fine for a minute then after a few minutes of the wipers bein… --- ## [2015 Ford Focus - Wet floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-wet-floors/184734)
**Author:** [@AlisterRitchie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlisterRitchie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-wet-floors/184734 "2022-06-19T19:00:51Z")
In heavy rainfall my car has a fairly severe water leak into the drivers side foot-well. In very heavy rain the water penetrates as far as the rear foot-well but does not effect the passenger side. Can somebody please he… --- ## [2004 Honda Accord Cpe - Window switch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-cpe-window-switch-issues/184714)
**Author:** [@dwdsr69\_181184](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwdsr69_181184)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-cpe-window-switch-issues/184714 "2022-06-17T21:36:07Z")
I’ve replaced the master window switch twice and stell have the problem. the window goes up but comes back down and stops half way down. I can apply a little pressure with my finger on the window and it will go up and st… --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - Window stutter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-window-stutter/183297)
**Author:** [@Luigi02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luigi02)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-window-stutter/183297 "2022-04-02T00:48:41Z")
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5 Driver’s window “stutters” when wet and being operated. Does not stutter when dry. Tech stated that the “run channel and window belt trim pieces” are the cause. Vehicle has less than 48,000… --- ## [2013 F150 power window mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-f150-power-window-mystery/180943)
**Author:** [@dannyschneider1313\_178390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyschneider1313_178390)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-f150-power-window-mystery/180943 "2021-12-06T22:37:13Z")
2013 XLT Crew Cab 140,000 miles, Here is my story… A while back my front drivers side window quit working, the rest of the windows still function properly. Checked my fuses and they were all still good. I then pulled th… --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Window issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-window-issues/174555)
**Author:** [@JosephTrusan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephTrusan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-window-issues/174555 "2021-01-29T01:38:35Z")
front and rear window problems. within 6 months both windows have broken with no visible signs of road damage.Drove the truck about 12 miles to the store and back, got up the next morning and the windshield had a large c… --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta - Picky window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-picky-window/173023)
**Author:** [@palbal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/palbal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-picky-window/173023 "2020-12-07T19:03:35Z")
Driver window switch will roll window down, no problem. It will not roll back up until the car is parked for sometime. This sounds like I have a defective switch. --- ## [Cracked Windshield from the INSIDE repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-windshield-from-the-inside-repair/172023)
**Author:** [@T86yota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T86yota)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-windshield-from-the-inside-repair/172023 "2020-11-07T13:53:45Z")
Hey guys, so I was a careless idiot and managed to bump something to the back windshield and there appears to be a crack there (from the inside of the car). It seems like it’s started to spread a little and I just don’t … --- ## [Windows mysteriously opening spontaniously](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-mysteriously-opening-spontaniously/50623)
**Author:** [@itsron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itsron)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-mysteriously-opening-spontaniously/50623 "2020-10-01T10:55:12Z")
The front driver's and passenger's side windows on my 2006 Murano, on at least 6 occasions, opened by themselves while the car was unoccupied, turned off and parked. I live in a city and have no garage, so my car is typ… --- ## [Windows won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-wont-work/164813)
**Author:** [@al947394](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al947394)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-wont-work/164813 "2020-05-27T13:34:19Z")
I am looking to buy a BMW 328i 2007. The only problem (other than hail damage which is fine by me), is that the only window that works is the right front. What might be the cause of the other 3 windows not working? Are w… --- ## [Power Windows/Locks Stopped Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-locks-stopped-working/163337)
**Author:** [@jefmurph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jefmurph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-locks-stopped-working/163337 "2020-04-24T16:27:50Z")
My power windows and lock stopped working on the driver side and the power windows on passenger side/back stopped as well. What’s weird is they would sometimes work if I pressed them enough times or usually right when I… --- ## [Diagnosing power window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-window/158010)
**Author:** [@CRH\_000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRH_000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-window/158010 "2020-02-07T04:21:07Z")
Is there an obvious way to tell if the motor or switch for a window needs replaced or if it just needs reset? My drivers side window stopped working about a year ago and I reset it with no problems (holding the button u… --- ## [Power Window problem - Honda Civic 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-problem-honda-civic-2002/149618)
**Author:** [@BroncosRider92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BroncosRider92)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-problem-honda-civic-2002/149618 "2019-10-02T21:36:37Z")
Hello: I need some guidance. I have a Honda civic 2001 that the front passenger side power window stopped working. The window was actually almost fully open when it stopped working and I couldn’t get back up. When I swi… --- ## [Why diamonds appear in car windows while wearing Polaroid sunglasses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-diamonds-appear-in-car-windows-while-wearing-polaroid-sunglasses/80825)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-diamonds-appear-in-car-windows-while-wearing-polaroid-sunglasses/80825 "2019-09-28T15:15:07Z")
I just heard this discussion on the air (8/10/2013), and the request for a physicist. I happen to be a physicist, at your service. The glass in side car windows is a special "tempered glass" that is made with internal st… --- ## [Mysterious windows have a mind of their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windows-have-a-mind-of-their-own/140712)
**Author:** [@Albie\_Brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albie_Brown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windows-have-a-mind-of-their-own/140712 "2019-05-22T01:08:59Z")
Hi Car Talk! I’ve started experiencing the supernatural effects of my 1996 Mercedes C280. For a couple months, the driver side window would spontaneously decide to roll itself down, usually at inopportune moments (when r… --- ## [Windows fogging up INSIDE car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-fogging-up-inside-car/92178)
**Author:** [@GWalcott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWalcott)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-fogging-up-inside-car/92178 "2019-05-01T20:05:45Z")
The windows in my car, a 1997 Cougar, have recently started fogging up inside. It only started doing this for the past week week and a half. I've checked the carpets and they're all dry. My car is the only one in the par… --- ## [My car window rolled down by itself and wont go back up...help! 06 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-window-rolled-down-by-itself-and-wont-go-back-up-help-06-civic/135547)
**Author:** [@John\_Irving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Irving)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-window-rolled-down-by-itself-and-wont-go-back-up-help-06-civic/135547 "2019-03-01T04:12:14Z")
So my car window decided to roll down by itself and now it won’t go back up does anybody have a fix for that? --- ## [Window Switch Reversed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-switch-reversed/48536)
**Author:** [@ka7dbc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ka7dbc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-switch-reversed/48536 "2019-01-17T00:37:11Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. I recently changed the power window regulator on the driver's window. Before I made the change (when it used to work), I would apply a brief backward pressure on the door switch and the … --- ## [2017 Honda CR-V windows went down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-windows-went-down/115459)
**Author:** [@RichardNewhard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardNewhard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-windows-went-down/115459 "2018-04-12T13:57:24Z")
all windows went down when not in car lock and keys in the house. --- ## [Public Action General Feedback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/public-action-general-feedback/18)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/public-action-general-feedback/18 "2016-11-15T23:45:29Z")
We'd love your feedback on this discussion tool, including issues, typos, confusing features and behaviors, and general suggestions. We get our best suggestions from users. That's you. If you agree with someone's comme… --- ## [1967 Bronco Window Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-bronco-window-replacement/93652)
**Author:** [@MayaES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MayaES)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 9:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-bronco-window-replacement/93652 "2016-06-26T09:23:08Z")
Hello Car Talk community! I'll get straight to the point: I am considering buying a 1967 Ford Bronco, but the driver's seat window and passenger window are missing. Has anyone had complications replacing windows in cla… --- ## [Dodge 1500 window issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-1500-window-issues/90535)
**Author:** [@Sabaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sabaria)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-1500-window-issues/90535 "2015-07-08T03:02:29Z")
I have a 2004, 1500 dodge truck. The rear window will not go up or down. In testing I found that the switch was bad and the motor was shot. How much would it cost to have this fixed in a shop. Now I know I can do this my… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/windows/7.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=windows)