Chantilly Auto Repair

Power windows and door locks are features we often take for granted—until they stop working. Whether your window won’t roll up, your door won’t unlock, or a switch suddenly becomes unresponsive, these issues can be frustrating and inconvenient. In some cases, they can even become a safety concern, especially if a window is stuck open during bad weather or a door won’t unlock during an emergency. If your power windows or locks are acting up, here are the most common causes and what you can do to fix them. Worn Window Regulators Inside every power window assembly is a component called a window regulator. This device moves the window glass up and down in response to the switch. Over time, regulators wear out, especially in vehicles where the windows are used frequently. If your window seems to struggle when moving, gets stuck, or falls into the door with a thud, there’s a good chance the regulator has failed. Most regulators are made of p ... read more