How to fix a stuck car window - 2 (window wont go up) Paper clip hack

How to fix a broken window - paper clip trick explained. Using this trick on 2 different cars, going over safety tips and problems.

Tools used in this video (same or similar):
Multimeter

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[The-Athenian]

Thanks to you I was able to sleep peacefully without having to leave my window open while I look for a replacement switch for my window. You really made my day man, you changed my mood for the rest of the evening. Thanks a lot!

[Arkoff]

You gave me a great troubleshooting skill for auto electrical systems in the first 4 minutes of this video. You’re a great teacher, simple and to the point. Thank you!

[barbietuttibuffy]

So I watched the video hoping it would help me roll up the passenger side front window on my 1996 Mazda Protege. I used a digital multi meter as instructed in the video, and I easily found the power source on my 5 pin switch, then the ground using the instructions from the video. It took me longer to get the panel off the door than it did to get the window rolled up. Thank you so much, your video is excellent and makes it easy, I never could have done it without watching!

[lanep]

You sir, are a life saver. Our 2005 Sienna rear passenger window went down then refused to go back up. Using your technique I was able to force the window back up. Found out one of the rocker switch arms that moves a lever on the control board had broken off. We just plan to leave the window up for now, as it is not critical. But we were able to get it up using your tips. Thank you!!!

[Wahinies]

I didn't think this would be so nerve racking but I just wanted my window to close and after studying the 6 pin connector (with only 5 wires) I was able to shunt power and the very first neutral pin got it rolled up! Hallelujah thank you for the awesome instruction! I wish I could take ASE certs under your teaching ability.

[perushaf]

People like you make this world a better place, thanks man

[coolandtrending]

Saved me a lot of money. I would have probably taken my car into a shop and if they rolled the window up and said "no charge", I would have tipped them $10. The multimeter cost me $6. So it didn't work on the first several attempts. Eventually, I put the positive probe into the slot sort of diagonally and then I got a reading of 12 volts. After that, it was just a matter of finding the correct neutral slots. Thank you so much for this video! It saved me money and a really wet seat.

[Gwen]

This was a perfect example of how anxiety and ignorance fixate the mind into a negative, non-thinking state. And how something so simple can become (and is) the happiest of blessings. I am grateful for the lesson(s) and the blessing! Thanks again!

[johntaggart]

dude, you rock!!! after 4 hours of videos and research and tearing everything apart, i got my window up in 30 seconds. its supposed to pour later. you saved a bunch of important tools i keep in there from becoming pool toys.

THANK YOU.

[TheVancedallas]

I literally NEVER subscribe to anyone..I was having such a hard time figuring out how to get my window up, and less than 4 minutes into this video I had my solution and you earned a subscription out of me! Thank you so much!

[ImJaaaQ]

Legend! One paper clip worked for me, absolute lifesaver

[parkiskennedy]

This fix is presented in a very understandable manner. Thanks for providing it. My wife came home from work Saturday PM with her passenger window stuck in the down position. I was thinking about a temporary plastic wrap fix and then an expensive trip to the mechanic. After watching your video I was able to get the window back up and surprisingly it has started working again. Through this process I discovered that Chrysler windows are microchip controlled and am guessing that somehow this may have reset the chip.

[donnamalear]

Love this instructor used philosophy of: we are totally ignorant! He explained everything why where and HOW!!! So easy . Will recommend to my non-mechanically inclined friends. Thank you. Saved big bucks!😊

[timwebster]

OMG. This works for my 03 Subaru Forester. My switch is bad. Thank you so much for a clear and thorough explanation. I did have to watch it at least 10 times before my attempt. I discovered 2 powers and 2 grounds. My dealership parts department was able to give me a printout of the power window diagram, this confirmed what I discovered through your steps. Keep up the brilliant videos. Thank you again.

[justaskwhy]

I finally found your video again. I really appreciate your simplicity and thoroughness in incorporating drawings and variations. It is awesome. I have had to become a driveway mechanic and enjoy learning new things from the YouTube videos. Your video is one of the best I have watched and I have watched a lot of videos. Thank you very much. My front passenger window will not roll up or down. I have 11.8 and a - 11.8 at the plug when I put my fluke on it. When I put direct power from battery on to the motor leads, the motor works. So I was looking at a grounding issue due the window motor checks out good and the switch was swapped with know good switch.

[jomannyo]

Hi .
Your Video save me today, thank you. My wife by accident lower the passenger side and it won't go up. Because i have a little knowledge about electric and electronic after i watch your video it take me 5 to 10 minutes to make my window goes up. Thank you again. Keep it up.

[wordimobi]

I can only echo what others have said you have a natural ability to teach, the clearest video by far on this subject. And for what it's worth you helped me diagnose the problem is a faulty switch not the motor. Many thanks.

[nznige]

Just got my window back up using the multimeter instructions with the paperclip today, awesome! Was able to identify that the motor is ok and switch panel is the fault.

[MrFireandrescue]

I watched both videos from the beginning to the very end and then realised that I have kind of master switch the trick not work with. And I do not regret it because it's extremely useful. Thanks, man👏👏👏

[wildorchids]

I wish we are back in the old days...no power doors, no power windows, no power seats...i have no problems with that..now we have to deal with all this expensive repairs to fix car electrical problems...