r/subaru • u/5uNmk • 1d ago

Front passenger window stops intermittently when rolling up

2014 Forester. Front passenger window can only be rolled down using the passenger button. Then stops intermittently when rolling up. Any ideas?

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u/domastallion 2024 Impreza Sport (Magnetite Gray) 1d ago

The window probably had thought that there was a finger in the way. It will do that if you try to roll up the window and it automatically rolls down.

There is a set of instructions to reset the automatic windows: here is a thread and video

I had this happen to my old 2016 Legacy since one of the seals kept making the car thing there was a finger in the way and it worked like a charm.

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u/SE_Cycling_Routes 1d ago

The reset procedure is in the owner's manual.

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u/Much_Newspaper4453 Master Tech 1d ago

Run channel is probably dirty, hence the window going up slow. When you’re rolling it up and it gets to very top hold the witch up for about 5 seconds.

https://youtu.be/NqnhLFeYSYM?si=HJTznfBd902wxeAL

Must do with passenger side window first

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u/5uNmk 20h ago

Worked! Thanks. I’ll clean and lube the track in the morning.

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u/D4ddy_L0ngL3gs 1d ago

Put silicone spray in window runs, reset windows limits as others have pointed out.

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u/KeepAmericaAmazing '22 Legacy Limited XT 1d ago

Back in my day, you had to hold the window button down until it went down to where you wanted it and same when you wanted it to go up!

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u/Sweet_Ad_3405 2h ago

In my day, you had to crank the damn things down yourself!

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u/nestbot 21h ago

Yes, as someone else said you need to clean your window tracks. Use a q-tip with a little rubbing alcohol to insert in the tracks and clean out any dirt and debris that is impeding the window from moving freely. Likely road dirt and/or pollen fouling it up.