Driver Side Window Wont Go Up //top\\ Jun 2026

Hey everyone, need some quick help. My driver side power window went down fine, but now it won’t go back up. When I press the “up” switch, I hear no motor sound at all (or: I hear a clicking but no movement). Passenger window works normally.

The driver side window usually has its own circuit or shares a heavy-duty fuse because it is used most frequently.

A driver-side window that won’t go up is more than an inconvenience—it’s a security risk and a weather hazard. Whether you hear a motor straining or absolute silence, diagnosing the issue involves checking four main components: the fuse, the switch, the motor, and the regulator. driver side window wont go up

If you are caught in the rain or need to secure your car overnight, try these "emergency" methods to jar the window back into action:

Currently stuck with the "open air" experience on the driver's side. If you see me driving around looking like a wind-blown mess, no you didn’t. Hey everyone, need some quick help

Driver window stuck down, won’t go up. Motor makes no sound. Fuses look fine. 2010 Civic. Any ideas before I pull the door panel? Rain coming in 2 hours 😩

If the motor is dead and you need to get the window closed now before doing repairs, try this method: Passenger window works normally

2008 Honda Accord (but add your actual year/make/model)

Also, is there any temporary trick to get it up tonight (rain coming)? I’ve heard about pulling the door panel and applying 12V directly to the motor, but I’m not sure which wires.

That sinking feeling when you go to roll your window up and... nothing. 🙃 Just me, or is it always right before it's supposed to rain? 🌧️