Why is my power window on my Kia Optima not working?
Your Kia Optima’s power window motors can and do fail over time. You’ll have to take the door panel off to get to it. A lot of them are riveted in, so be prepared to deal with that. If you’ve verified that it is getting power with a voltmeter, but it is not working, it’s time to get a new one.
What to do if your car window won’t go up?
A tried and true trick to try with a power window that won’t go up is to press your palm against the glass and “help” the window up while pushing the button. If there is any life left in the motor at all, this may be enough to get it back up.
Why does my car window not roll up?
Amp It Up – If you have access to an amp gauge you can use it to help find the issue. If the switch has power and is grounded, the problem is probably with the wiring or the motor. If the window motor has power and is grounded and it won’t roll up, the motor is likely faulty.
Why does my Honda Civic window not go up?
If your window won’t go up, there are a few common issues that can cause this problem. These include a blown fuse, bad window motor, wiring issues, and the switch. This short troubleshooting guide is written with you needing to get the window up right now in mind.
What should I do if my Kia window is not working?
Remove the door panel under the malfunctioning window, if the window does not work with either switch. You need to access the motor. With a voltmeter, measure the voltage at the motor while operating the window switch. The voltage should be approximately 12 volts across the motor.
What to do if your rear window won’t go up?
If the rear windows don’t work, go with a free solution and check the driver’s door lock-out switch. It may have been bumped accidentally, and when activated will prevent the rear window controls from operating.
What should the voltage be on a Kia window?
The voltage should be approximately 12 volts across the motor. If voltage in the window motor is correct, reset the motor circuit breaker and look for an obstruction in the window tracks. Verify that the window can move freely through the track. If the voltage of the window motor is not correct, check the wiring in the door.
How does an electric car window work in a Kia?
Circuit protection for a Kia’s electrical windows consists of a left power window 30-amp fuse, a right power window 30-amp fuse and circuit breakers in each window motor. Knowing these components is useful when troubleshooting the electric windows in a Kia.