electric window repair

The electric rear passenger window of my 2000 Hyundai Elantra is in the
"open" position & I need to be able to close it. Winter is approaching
& I live in Wisconsin!!! A friend had her window repaired for the same
thing at a dealer & it cost $400.00!!!!. I have been unable to find
out how to take the interior door panel off. I am willing to have the
window closed permanently if that is the only solution. Before I resort
to "Super Glue" I hope some one can offer some advice for self repair.

 

Go to this site:
http://www.hmaservice.com/authenticator/login?returnAddress=http://www.hmaservice.com:80/index.jsp

It's the Hyundai website with the factory manuals. Some times they are
confusing but in general they are pretty good, also free.

You have to register and get an account with user id adn password. no
big deal.
Godo luck

 

There should be a few screws to remove from the trim panel (and possibly
the door handle. Then you should be able to pull out on the bottom of the
panel and lift upward to separate from the sill. If the door handle is
attached to the panel, you'll need to rotate the panel and slip it through
the hole.

Typically, the problem is that the regulator is broken and the cable came
off. You should be able to purchase a new regulator for under $100. If
you need to pay for installation, I'd expect that to be $100 to $200.

 

I don't know how to get the panel off, but once you do, the window can
probably be propped in the up position. I had a similar problem on two
Buicks. I removed the panel and then with the proper sized wood stick,
jammed it in the open position. Start a little too long and trim until you
have a snug fit. Disconnect the power to the lift so you don't accidentally
activate something. I did three rear doors in the past nine months that
way.

I'm certainly not an expert, but from what I've seen, many of these window
systems,(on many brands) are cheaply made and could be made much more
durable for about 50¢ for heavier material on the cable system.

 

I have the same problem with my 2000 Hyundai Elantra. I have been
searching and this seems to be something that happens in the model a
lot. I am going to do more research because I have already had my
driver side window fixed and that is even breaking again. My friend
who fixs my car all the time told me to tape it closed because if it
falls into the panel it will most likely break. So I am just going to
tape it for now. I am not planning on putting anymore money into this
car. I will never buy another Hyundai again.

 

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree...... the typical problem
is that cable gets slack or slightly twisted in the windings, slips
off the spool and jams up in the spool cover which is not pressed in
place tightly enough.


Ask me how I know.

L.

 

Either way, most power window mechanisms are pretty crappy. Between my
other two (GM) cars, three windows are held in place with a wood stick under
the glass. They are all rear windows so I don't care if they ever open. I
do, though, care that they stay closed.