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Driver window stuck in down position
- Thread starter tasso
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Big Jim
Hard-core CEG'er
The window regulator is a cable type. What usually happens is that one of the cable guides where the cable makes a turn wears and the cable binds. The repair is to replace the regulator.
As a temporary thing you may be able to get the window up with the help of a friend. You need someone to operate the switch while you with the door open squeeze the glass firmly between both hands and apply upward pressure. If the glass stalls, release the switch a moment and try again. It may help to back the glass down an inch or so and try again.
When I needed one, used and rebuilt ones were available on ebay, used ones were in CEG classifieds, and of course new ones were available from the dealer. It can be changed in about an hour if you take your time.
As a temporary thing you may be able to get the window up with the help of a friend. You need someone to operate the switch while you with the door open squeeze the glass firmly between both hands and apply upward pressure. If the glass stalls, release the switch a moment and try again. It may help to back the glass down an inch or so and try again.
When I needed one, used and rebuilt ones were available on ebay, used ones were in CEG classifieds, and of course new ones were available from the dealer. It can be changed in about an hour if you take your time.
Aussie Ford
Hard-core CEG'er
Right on Big Jim. Tasso, please don't waste your time trying to figure out what happened and why. Replace the regulator and after the window is working again then you can spend the rest of the winter fooling with the broken one. You can probably find one at you friendly local neighborhood junk yard.
Another fellow just had the same problem and I did a write up on what it takes to get this done. Do a search of my posts and you will find it. The worst part is getting the darn screw cover plug on the window vent cover off.
Good Luck, and if you need more info contact me.
Merry Christmas
Another fellow just had the same problem and I did a write up on what it takes to get this done. Do a search of my posts and you will find it. The worst part is getting the darn screw cover plug on the window vent cover off.
Good Luck, and if you need more info contact me.
Merry Christmas
Some help from Autozone link.
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiB..._us/0900823d/80/1b/db/df/0900823d801bdbdf.jsp
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiB..._us/0900823d/80/1b/db/df/0900823d801bdbdf.jsp
Aussie Ford
Hard-core CEG'er
The pics are good but the instructions for removing the glass have much to be desired.
m4gician
Hard-core CEG'er
Thanks guys, I will get a new regulator and tackle it this weekend
you may not have to, it being winter this happend to me last year with my passenger window, it took everything to move it up, what you can do is jump the switch by taking it out and trying to override it and force the motor to run. That then apply A LOT OF THAT RED OIL lube stuff, (not tranny oil) and voila, it should work like new again.