When a car window won\u2019t roll up or down, it might be the result of a faulty window motor. Your car has a few parts that work together to move the window, and you\u2019d have to check related parts such as the window regulator, switches and fuses to confirm that the issue lies in the motor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, the window motor is integrated into the window regulator, and therefore you\u2019d need to swap out both at the same time. This will certainly increase your cost. The cost of replacing a window motor, or a window motor and regulator, ranges from $200 to $900. Let\u2019s take a look at the costs of replacing a window motor on a sample 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with original equipment parts from General Motors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To change a Chevrolet Silverado 1500\u2019s front door window motor, you can expect to pay for at least 1.8 hours at a mechanic, including diagnostic time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s look at the 2003 BMW 5-series, where prices for parts are higher than the Silverado 1500. A genuine BMW window motor costs $331.99 from FCP Euro, about five times the price of a genuine part for the Chevy. If you also have to change the window regulator, it will cost you $402.99 from FCP Euro. Expect about two hours of labor time to get this repair done, not including diagnostics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It generally takes about 20 minutes to 2.2 hours to change a window motor. Across the United States, labor rates range from $110 to $175 per hour, meaning the labor cost for your repair can range from $44 for about 20 minutes at the lowest rate to $165 for 2.2 hours at the highest rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can tell if a window motor is going bad when you start hearing noise when operating the window or if your windows aren\u2019t moving at the same speed as before. Erratic movements, a burning smell or a window that does not respond to the flick of a switch are also potential symptoms of a failing motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every car has its own intricacies. Some cars are easier to repair than others because they don\u2019t require you to remove the window regulator to replace the motor. In general, these are the steps for replacing a window motor:<\/p>\n\n\n\nPart<\/td> Price<\/td><\/tr> Rear passenger<\/td> $68.34<\/td><\/tr> Front passenger<\/td> $62.41<\/td><\/tr> Rear driver side <\/td> $65.55<\/td><\/tr> Front driver side<\/td> $70.71<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n How long does it take to replace a window motor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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