Weird Noise from Window

[Danish]

In my Corolla, when I am raising the (power) window on the driver's side door, I get this weird "RAARraarRAARraarRAAR" type noise. Going down, the window is smooth and quiet, its just when it goes up. Also, the sound comes and goes.

Is this something I should be worried about? What can I do to alleviate the situation?

[93JC]

There's a problem with either:

1) the mechanism
2) the motor

The fact that it goes down no problem suggests to me it's your motor, which is failing (as motors do, over time). It's much easier for the motor to lower the window than to raise it, making me think the sound is your motor struggling to keep up.

At the same time it's intermittent, meaning... ? If it really bothers you get someone to look at it or pop the door panel off yourself.

[The Pirate]

[Danish]

I hate to admit this, but that made me laugh out loud

[The Pirate]

I saw the opportunity, and I would have hated myself if I hadn't taken it.