Two tips to follow if your car's power windows stop working

One common auto electrical issue is malfunctioning power windows. Here are the tips you'll need to remember if this happens to you.

1. Go to an auto electrical specialist immediately

You must ensure that this problem with your power windows is dealt with quickly by an auto electrical specialist rather than a general mechanic. Non-functioning car windows could put you in danger if you get into a car accident.

For example, if your car doors are damaged during a crash and you need to escape via a window, a window that fails to open (due to an electrical fault) could stop you from getting out of the vehicle safely. Likewise, if your car windows seem to have developed a mind of their own and have been rolling up or down at random, there is a chance that if you absentmindedly lay your hand on the window's edge whilst it's partly open, it could roll up unexpectedly and crush your fingers.

As such, you must seek out an auto electrical specialist right away. Since they deal with auto electrical issues all day long, they can determine what's causing your power windows to malfunction must faster than a general mechanic (who may only encounter and be asked to fix auto electric issues occasionally).

2. Be mindful of the window issues when using your vehicle

Even if you contact the above-mentioned specialist right away, you may have to wait a few days for an appointment with them. If this is the case and you have to continue driving your car during this period, you must keep the windows' electrical issues in mind when using the vehicle. For example, if one of the windows is stuck in its rolled-down position and you don't have a garage on your property, you should not park the car outside your home like you normally do but should ask to leave it in a local friend's garage instead, as the open window could make it easy for someone to break into it if the vehicle is parked outside.

Similarly, if the windows keep randomly rolling up and down, and you need to travel in the car with your dog, you should tape a thick piece of cardboard to the inside of the affected windows so that your dog doesn't jump out when the windows open unexpectedly.

These are some things to keep in mind. Contact auto electrical services for more assistance. 

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