A window regulator is a mechanical device in a car that is responsible for raising and lowering the windows. It is a crucial component of a car's power window system. The window regulator converts the ...

There are two different types of window regulators: manual window regulators and electric window regulators. Manual window regulators have handles you can crank to raise or lower the window. Manual ...

Every car has windows that move up and down. But what you might not know is that they move with the help of a special mechanism, the window lifter (or regulator). By design, it includes a motor ...

First things first: check the fuse. If the window is hard to push up or down manually, this may indicate an electrical problem — a bad switch, a loose connection or a broken wire. A common indication ...

The simple act of pressing a car’s power-window button and having the window roll up brings quite a few components into play. If the window does not roll up, it likely means there’s a problem with one ...

We’re nearing the end of the electrical work on Scarlett, our ’72 coupe project car. After wiring up the fuel injection, replacing the factory harnesses, and converting the headlights to electric ...

Spring is here, which means it's time to open the windows but sometimes they just don't work when you hit the switch. Let's take a look at how the power windows work, and the most common reasons why ...

It's probably fairly safe to say that many classic truck owners these days are also new truck owners. For some, all the fancy modern amenities the late-models come equipped with either provide a ...

Caring for your car windows sometimes requires more than simply keeping them clean. Back then, older cars needed their windows to be cranked by hand in order to open and close. Nowadays, practically ...

As our plans came together to build our Week to Wicked 1966 Mustang early in 2017, everyone on the team agreed we needed to build a well-rounded vehicle that had serious horsepower, great handling and ...

While plenty of mechanical issues can render your car unusable for a while, there are lots of other problems that can go unaddressed if you're pressed for time or money. A malfunctioning climate ...