2001 sonata power window cable tangled up

My guess, relay would do all windows. Cables may have gone inside, rusted or tangled. Not keeping finger on button too long, can you hear the window motor when button pressed? If so, motor is good and points to cables.

Check all possible fuses first a fuse is cheaper then a window motor

Its most likely in passenger side lower side panel

Hi

It sounds like the cable that runs the electric motor up and down has either snapped or got tangled, they are made from steel wire, if a clip breaks or the wire jumps out of it;s guides then the cable gets trapped and tangles, only solution I can off is to remove the inside door trim to expose the metal fram of the door, remove the plastic curtain carefully then take a look inside the door, if the cable has done this then you might as well cut it and push the window up manually, once they go like this you have to replace them anyhow. you can buy after market window regulators ready to fit, these are much cheaper by, less than half that of the dealer.

Hope this helps
Regards

Dan

These models are prone to corrosion of the winder cable mechanism due to water ingress from the window rubber seals being poor so, the money is on a broken winder cable. Hope this helps

buy a new window regualtor.

Go to the free Kia tech website: http://www.kiatechinfo.com/index.asp You will find detailed instructions under the 2001 "MS" series Kia Optima. It is exactly the same as your Sonata. The site is free and anybody can access it. Just register, and allow some time to learn to navigate around. it can be tricky at first. Good luck, and remember to have your window securly taped fully closed. this will make it easier and quicker. best of luck!

Hi,you need to replace the window unit which is inside the door card what happens is that the wire breaks inside,its a fiddly job and take your time.
hope this helps you.
George.

SHOULD BE A TOTAL OF 8 SCREWS 5 YOU CAN SEE 3 THAT ARE HIDE BEHIND COVERS, IT ALSO HAS CLIPS TO HOLD IT ON YOU PULL ON IT, IT SHOULD POP OFF,YOU LOWER WINDOW A LIITTLE TO GET PANEL OFF. YOU CAN BUY THE HOLE WINDOW REGULATOR.I BOUGHT MINE FOR $ 40.00, THE CABLE BREAKS. YOU WILL HAVE TO PULL THE HOLE WINDOW OUT ALSO I HOPE THIS HELPS

Have a look at given answer may help
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Hyundai-Repair-815/Hyundai-Sonata-Power-Window.htm