Toyota Camry '98 power window failure

Hi, I have a 1998 toyota camry and i have been experiencing problems with the driver side power window. The window will go down just fine with no problems but then when i push the switch to put it back up, it will go up about three inches and then stop. I will then have to wait about 20 minutes and then turn the car on again and the window will go up a few more inches. This goes on until i can get the window up all the way which takes a while. The problem seems to have gotten worse and worse because when i first got the car about 4 months ago, i was told the window had failed a few times but not nearly as much as it does now which is every time i try and put the window up. I dont know if it's an electrical problem or the window motor might be going bad but i do know its not the switch because i have already tried replacing that. I would like to avoid taking it to a mechanic because they gave me an estimate of about $250-$300. In conjunction with the window, my driver side speaker went out about 2 months ago, long before i was having chronic problems with the window. It was making a loud thumping sound and the sound was distorted so i dont know if that's a seperate problem or if it could be an electrical problem that would link them both together. If anyone has any ideas on what to do i'd really appreciate it. I miss driving around with all the windows down during the summer :( Please, if you have any ideas let me know, becuase I'd really appreciate it. Thank You.

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jmik45
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So the question that should be asked, and clearly has not been, is WHY so many failures.

I'd guess that most likley the window slides are either binding the glass (a bit of silicone lubricate or even graphite fixes this) or the mechanical linkages that both the hand winder or motor drive are jamming (rust or something bent). This causes excess current in the motor circuit, hence heat, hence the motor temp sensor cuts power. Eventually the motor burns out. ie exactly the symptoms you describe.

You need to pull the door trim off and have a good look at whats really happening.

sjd

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Stewart DIBBS

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