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How the Electric Window Mechanism Works in a Car

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Window switch

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In this video, you will see how the electric window mechanism works in a vehicle. It consists of a metal guide and a cord, similar to a bicycle brake, a rotor, and a guide with pulleys that slide within.

A bracket is bolted to the metal guide, to which the glass that moves up and down is attached, controlled by an electric motor activated by the button on the door. The video also shows the pulley sliding system and the guide that raises and lowers the glass each time you press or lift the button.


Updated on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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