It does roll up but stops about halfway up and makes a weird noise. What could this be?
It is a common problem in the Toyota Corollas build on late 90's. My car.had the same problem and I bought the window switch control unit attached in the driver's side door. That took care of the whole situation and after a year i haven't had no problems with it. I bought mine on Internet. They sale two versions I bought the ship one first and last only one month and broke down. Spend a couple dollars more and buy the good version. It is very easy to install..
SOURCE: Driver side window
I had the same problem. There is a cable mechanism inside the door that lifts the window. The cable broke and had to be replaced.
SOURCE: 2003 toyota corolla sedan - power window stuck
u have to open the door pad for inspection of power winow motor and linkages
SOURCE: 98 corolla drivers side window won't roll down or up well
I just repaired a 1999 Corolla (160,000 miles) window regulator with the same problem. I checked the motor commutator windings for shorts and the motor was OK. The brushes were still good. The motor is built like a clock - extremely well made with almost no indication of wear. Bench testing showed that the motor would not rotate once it had been run for a few seconds.
Elsewhere on the Internet someone mentioned a PTC Thermistor. This was exactly what was causing the problem. This is a special type of resistor "in series" with the motor that increases resistance when hot. It prevents the motor from drawing much current when stalled at the top or bottom of the window travel or in event of a jam, etc. The thermistor doesn't look like a standard "Radio Shack" part. By pulling off the motor top the magnets and commutator pull out. The PTC Thermistor is the two large copper plates separated by a silver looking material about 0.001" thick that are in series with one of the brushes. To fix, short out the thermistor. I tested with a small clip of copper wire. I made a permanent fix by soldering a jumper from one plate to another. During assembly, don't break the brushes.
The power window works great! I don't need an "electronic minder" to stop power to the motor at the top or bottom of the travel; I can do that. I don't intend to place my head in the window and push the button. If you have kids, this fix might not be for you.
SOURCE: The back window on the driver's side will roll
you might just need a new switch try swapping the off of the other sides door to see if it will go up if it does it the old switch was bad if not it might be the regulator
SOURCE: Outside handle on 1997 Toyota Avalon will not open door
Since you can get the door open, half the battle is already won. Yes, open the door, pull the interior door panel and take a look around. Watch inside with a flashlight (towards the rear of the door) as you roll the window down to see if you can see what it's snagged on.
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