When it comes to having your windows properly functioning in your car, you need to understand that some very crucial things need to happen. In order to really appreciate how interesting the power window system is, you really need to understand a little bit about how the windows actually roll up and down whether you are dealing with power or manual windows. You will find that power windows and manual windows use a similar system, but there are also a few differences. If you understand how car windows work, you will be able to fix any problems with them on your own, which will save you a fair amount of money, and the repairs will not take long at all.
How do Manual Windows Work?
Each time your turn that tedious handle to roll your windows down, you probably visualize some cheap piece of rope or string pulling the window down, just like you would use to pull a bucket of water out of a well, but it is not quite that simple. Instead, the window is essentially inside of brackets, and the handle is also attached to this system. Each time you turn the handle, spur gears rotate against each other, which creates the amount of torque required to roll the window up or down. The gears turn counter-clockwise when the window is being rolled down, and they turn clockwise when the window is being rolled up. To help you gain a better picture, the spur gears are essentially round in shape, and they have sharp teeth that allow the gears to clasp with each other. The gears basically play the role of the regulator in a manual window vehicle because they dictate how far the window moves with each crank of the handle.
How do Power Windows Work?
The simple power windows that require you to continue pressing the button to make the windows roll down are the simplest version, but a lot of cars today simply require you to press the button once for the windows to roll all the way down or up. In the simple design, a regulator is used that is connected to a switch that tells the window’s motor how much power to generate to get the window to the desired location. There are several components inside of the regulator that you do not really need to understand. The one-touch windows are a little more complex, but it basically works in the same way.
Power Window Regulator Parts
When it comes to fixing your power windows, you will need to have the right power window regulator parts. It is important for you to ensure that you order the regulator for the proper window on the exact model year of your car. You will find that these parts are typically around $50 if you do not need a new motor and about $100 if you need a new motor.
Now that you have a basic understanding of how car windows work, you will be able to learn how to fix them. You will find that the parts are much more affordable than a shop would charge. You will also find that the procedure is fairly easy.