hi. i was rolling down my window on my 1998 civic EX, and then all of a sudden, it sounded like the window fell down the door. i dont know what that sound was, but now my window doesnt roll up. im pretty sure its not electrical because i can still hear the window motor when i try to roll the window up.

can anyone help me out??! i feel very unsafe with my car sitting outside with the window rolled all the way down.

 

probably fell of the rail take off your door panel and check it out

 

not only are civics known for their rust, but also for their window tracks(rails). they tend to slide off the track sometimes. just take off your door panel and check to see if the window did come off the track.

 

thanks for your replies.

can anyone tell me where i can get instructions on taking off my door panel, please??? TIA!

 

window regulator...basically the track.

as far as how to take the door panel off, just look for screws. there's usually one hiding behind the handle, one down in the handle on the arm rest...then it's just clips all the way around. they usually feel like you're gonna break it, but pull harder, the clips will pop loose. if that doesn't help, get a haynes manual. best $20 you'll spend.

 

ok, thanks. i will give it a try.

 

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happens all the time !

 

i didnt see any screws on the door or the handle, so im guessing its only the clips that are holding the door together. im a little scared of ripping the panel open because i feel like im going to break something - so before i do it, does anyone have a 96-98 civic that might be able to confirm that this is how i do it? THANKS.

 

my 97 ex does that too
there is 3 screws that go on the speaker if u pull on that handle there is 1 back there

 

found out that my regulator was broken. went to honda and had to dish out $183 for a new one because i could only by the regulator WITH the motor.

this was also a much harder task than expected. a lot of awkward angles to get the regulator in. i had to ask a friend to help me. i wouldnt recommend this to a beginner.

 

here this should help you out....

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1812797

check that out cuz its all the info you'll need from there.

 

I had to do that to my '99, apparently it's pretty common. The new regulator should be an updated design that is supposed to last longer, and Honda sells a dry silicone spray lubricant that you're supposed to use to keep it operating smoothly. I give the rubber track a light spray with the silicone lube every month or two and the windows go up/down really smoothly/easily, much better than before when I could hear the motor straining to slowly roll up the window.