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| Front and rear passenger power windows | 11/23/2009 |
Q: My power windows work from the driver's side switch but I can work the windows from the front and ...
A: The failure rate on recent model Ford Explorer and Expedition power window switches is higher than ...
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| Front and rear passenger power windows | 11/22/2009 |
Q: My power windows work from the driver's side switch but I can work the windows from the front and ...
A: I am guessing that the "lock out" portion of your master switch has failed or that the input power ...
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| Windows won't go all the way up | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I clipped the driver side rear view mirror pretty good at a drive through and now the window won't ...
A: Your assessment of the situation sounds pretty reasonable. I suspect that the "run channel" that ...
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| window assembly | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 yukon xl with a driver side power window problem. As far as I can tell, the glass is ...
A: It would be very unusual for the glass to just come loose from the regulator. I suspect that your ...
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| 2002 Ford Explorer Drivers window | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Our window's motor went out with the window all the way down. We've taken off the panel but can't ...
A: You really haven't given me enough information to be sure of my answer. You could have a bad ...
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| 2002 Mazda Tribute LX driver window goes down but not up | 11/5/2009 |
Q: 2002 Mazda Tribute LX driver window goes down easily but not up The window will go up up only if ...
A: It is a little hard to say since I am not familiar with the Tribute. Worst case I would guess $100 ...
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| 2002 Mazda Tribute LX driver window goes down but not up | 11/5/2009 |
Q: 2002 Mazda Tribute LX driver window goes down easily but not up The window will go up up only if ...
A: From what you have told me it sounds like the driver's window "up" switch contact is failing. There ...
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| Power Window goes down but not up | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My '02 Chevy Suburban drivers side window goes down but not up. I was told that I needed to replace ...
A: The most common problem I see with this vehicle is a faulty window motor. The motor is not doing ...
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| power windows | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My passenger window will go down but not up. I replaced the motor with the window in the up ...
A: Whoever suggested that your driver's switch was the culprit must have some experience with this ...
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| power windows | 11/1/2009 |
Q: My passenger window will go down but not up. I replaced the motor with the window in the up ...
A: You probably have a bad switch. Power is coming out of the switch on the "down" wire, but not on ...
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| window clips 2001 expedition | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I was reading your communication with another person on the clips that mount the window on the ...
A: I am using a "Loctite" product with very good results. It is a two-part, fast (@ 5-10 minutes) cure ...
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| window clips 2001 expedition | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I was reading your communication with another person on the clips that mount the window on the ...
A: I am making the assumption that the "clips" you mention in your question are what I typically refer ...
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| Worn Regulator? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: The power window in my 1987 F-150 will go down smoothly but in the up direction, it seems to "jump" ...
A: Something else: broken "gear cushions" or "gear inserts" inside the head of the motor. The motor is ...
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| Honda window strips | 10/20/2009 |
Q: The Driver side window strips have worn out due to which the glass does not close properly. I wanted ...
A: I can't give you an exact answer, but I think I can get close. The part you need is called a "run ...
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| 02' Sunfire Driver window binding | 10/12/2009 |
Q: 02' Pontiac Sunfire/Chevy Cavalier Driver side front door windo comes down about halfway then ...
A: Let me ask you a few questions before I suggest what might be the problem. 1. When the glass is ...
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| power window failure | 10/11/2009 |
Q: 97 ford taurus both front windows do not operate at all. rear windows seem to be fine. replaced ...
A: Okay Ken, Based on the new information, I suspect that the window motors are the most likely ...
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| power window failure | 10/10/2009 |
Q: 97 ford taurus both front windows do not operate at all. rear windows seem to be fine. replaced ...
A: The most common problem I see on this vintage Taurus is a failed window motor. Typically, the motor ...
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| Power window problem | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 2002 Dodge Stratus and the people before me had hit a guardrail on the drivers side. ...
A: It is really hard to say without looking at the mechanism (window regulator) and associated parts ...
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| ford ranger glass | 10/6/2009 |
Q: how do i insert the new passenger side door glass into the door on a 97 ford ranger?
A: You shouldn't have too much trouble if you follow these steps. Open the truck door. Lower the ...
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| Window-regulator | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I-am-replacing-window-in-98-grand-prix-and-when-i-roll-the-window-up-it-comes-out-of-track-what-can- ...
A: I think you will find that the silicone spray that I recommended earlier will do the trick. Don't ...
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| regarding disassembling the door panel | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix and was wondering do you know the way or proper way to take off the ...
A: This door panel is one of the easier ones to remove, so if you are careful, I think you can get it ...
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| Window-regulator | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I-am-replacing-window-in-98-grand-prix-and-when-i-roll-the-window-up-it-comes-out-of-track-what-can- ...
A: I need more information to give you a complete answer but let me offer a couple of suggestions that ...
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| Window off track | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I attenmpted to squeeze my arm through partially opened window on the drivers side rear passenger ...
A: Sorry to say there is no way to repair it. It must be replaced. Ford sells the part as an assembly ...
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| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am Window | 9/28/2009 |
Q: On my 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, as I was manually cranking up my driver side window. The window fell ...
A: You are correct: the failure rate for this window mechanism is higher than average. Unless you are ...
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| window wont go back up | 9/19/2009 |
Q: Hey Ben! I have an 02 kia Optima LX Sedan and my driver's side window is slow to go up once I have ...
A: Glad to hear that the silicone spray solved the problem on your driver's door window. As for the ...
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| window is slow to go up | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Hey Ben! I have an 02 kia Optima LX Sedan and my driver's side window is slow to go up once I have ...
A: The good news is that I have not seen a lot of problems with the Kia Optima. I suggest you ...
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| Power Windows Dead | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 96 Honda Civic Si 2 Door and my windows are not working anymore. A while back they were ...
A: I suspect you have either a bad master switch or a broken wire. I think you should find a ...
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| Suburban Power Window Problem | 9/9/2009 |
Q: On my 2001 Suburban the drivers window does not work. In researching I realize that most often it ...
A: There are two possibilities: a broken wire (typically between the driver door and the left front ...
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| Ford Window won't go up | 9/6/2009 |
Q: Model: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Last night while out driving, I put the driver's side front ...
A: The most common problem I see is the window motor. You might be able to get the window up doing the ...
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| power window stopped working | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My driver side front window stopped working without any warning. I can hear the motor, so I dont ...
A: The mechanism that moves your window up and down is called a "regulator." In the case of your ...
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| power window stopped working | 9/1/2009 |
Q: My driver side front window stopped working without any warning. I can hear the motor, so I dont ...
A: Toria, In order to give you an exact answer I need to know the make, model, and year of your ...
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| Power window clip broken | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 1990 Buick Skylark with a drivers side power window clip broken. The problem is they no ...
A: I am not sure which "clip" you need. There are two basic types: one that is glued to the glass and ...
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| Auto glass | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Hi Ben i have a 1995 toyota celica 2 door coupe and it has a power window which i need to replace it ...
A: There is no way to replace the window until you get the door open. I suspect you can't get the door ...
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| 99 regal power windows. | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1999 Buick Regal LS. The power windows seem to have a mind of their own. Sometimes they ...
A: The symptoms you describe are very unusual for this make and model of vehicle. I suspect that you ...
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| Master switch power window | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 chevy tahoe that the driver window switch stopped orking. All others are operating ...
A: It is more likely the window motor that is at fault. This is a fairly common failure with the ...
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| '01 Camry window issues | 8/15/2009 |
Q: My driver window had been operating mostly fine until one day it simply would not go back up; am ...
A: Yes, from what you describe it sounds like the window motor in that door is getting weak as well. ...
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| '01 Camry window issues | 8/15/2009 |
Q: My driver window had been operating mostly fine until one day it simply would not go back up; am ...
A: Your problem is a motor problem not a switch problem. As the motor begins to wear out and weaken, ...
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| Crown Victoria power windows | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 1998 crown vic. Three of the four windows are exhibiting the same problem. The windows ...
A: The window motors inside each of your doors rotate a drive gear that turns a spool (regulator spool) ...
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| power window | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 1999 GMC Chevy Suburban which has power windows. The driver's side window will go down but ...
A: Three problems come to mind that would explain what is happening. 1. The front edge of the glass ...
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| 1997 Toyota Camry windows | 8/3/2009 |
Q: My 97 4 cyl Camry has 220,000 miles. The front power windows roll down okay, but are sluggish ...
A: You one have situation that's easy to explain and one that I have never encountered. Let's start ...
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| power window 2003 mustang | 8/2/2009 |
Q: the passenger side works fine. when pushing the button you can here the button clicking and can also ...
A: There is not a separate fuse for the window motor on the driver's door. I don't have a wiring ...
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| Stuck 2005 Camry window | 7/31/2009 |
Q: Ben, Same issue as James in his 5/31/2009 post with the stuck Camry window in the up position, ...
A: The window mechanism in your 2005 Camry is different than the window mechanisms used by Toyota in ...
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| master window switch | 7/30/2009 |
Q: i have a 95 grand am 4 door and I'm having trouble with the window switches, well I'm thinning its ...
A: The only sure way to resolve this problem is to test the switch. It is fairly simple to do if you ...
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| master window switch | 7/30/2009 |
Q: i have a 95 grand am 4 door and I'm having trouble with the window switches, well I'm thinning its ...
A: The most common problem I see on your model & year of Pontiac is window motor failure. The typical ...
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| Power switch-master and passenger | 7/28/2009 |
Q: 2000 pontiac grand prix gtp. My rear passenger window switch at my master control and passenger ...
A: Okay Aki, I can't tell you exactly what is wrong, but I can narrow it down to a few possibilities. ...
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| Power switch-master and passenger | 7/28/2009 |
Q: 2000 pontiac grand prix gtp. My rear passenger window switch at my master control and passenger ...
A: I need to know more about your situation before I can give you any suggestions. Please answer these ...
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| auto window on passenger side off track | 7/24/2009 |
Q: i have a 1995.5 rodeo and the window on the front passenger side is off the track.How do i put it ...
A: I doubt that your passenger window is "off track." It is much more likely that the window regulator ...
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| windows wont go down | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 4 dr coupe that the windows wont go up or down. Fuse was blown and I ...
A: I haven't worked on many Pontiac G6's and I certainly don't have any history on your particular ...
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| Ford power windows not working | 7/22/2009 |
Q: The front Drivers side switches work all of the windows up and down, but the rear and Passenger ...
A: The failure rate for the master switch on your Expedition is fairly high so I can see why you were ...
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| Ford power windows not working | 7/21/2009 |
Q: The front Drivers side switches work all of the windows up and down, but the rear and Passenger ...
A: I need to know the model and year of your vehicle. It would also be nice to know if all three of ...
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| 1994 Pontiac Sunbird Convt. | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Just purchased and passenger elec. window motor burnt out. Replaced, and 1 week later drivers side ...
A: Given the age of the vehicle it is highly likely that the window motors are near the end of their ...
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| Power window cable | 7/10/2009 |
Q: 1998 Grand Prix. Passenger window dropped in the door. Was able to manually raise and secure it. ...
A: The end of the cable was originally located in the back of horizontal plate (lifting plate) that ...
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| Stuck down Toyota window | 6/28/2009 |
Q: A 1998 Toyota Camry CE has the driver side window in the stuck down positon, all other windows work ...
A: I don't want to assume too high a level of knowledge, so forgive me if some of my instructions seem ...
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| 2000 Grand Prix left rear power window | 6/25/2009 |
Q: 2000 Pontiac grand prix the left rear window will not go up or down from master switch. It will go ...
A: You have either a bad master window switch or a broken wire between the driver's door and the body ...
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| 2002 Mazda Tribute Power Window Problem | 6/22/2009 |
Q: The driver's power window will roll down just fine, but only roll up after many tries. All other ...
A: I don't have any direct experience with the Mazda Tribute, so I can't give you as much information ...
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| Power window | 6/19/2009 |
Q: On my 94 Ford Van the drivers side window will not work nor will the passenger window work with the ...
A: My best guess is that you have a bad motor in your driver door and a wiring or switch issue related ...
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| Repair window | 6/18/2009 |
Q: how much would it cost me to fix/replace a Toyota power window "motor" (just the motor) for the ...
A: You don't mention what year or model of Toyota so I am going to make the assumption that it is 1997 ...
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| non-working power side view mirrors | 6/16/2009 |
Q: What is the best way to repair non-moving power side view mirrors on a '01 Chevy Tahoe. The door ...
A: Your question is not really in my area of expertise because your problem is probably electrical. ...
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| motor replacement | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I am having problems with the cable on the pulley, when i wrap the cable it is loose when i put it ...
A: It is much easier to replace the whole motor/regulator assembly than to just replace the motor. If ...
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| window problems | 6/1/2009 |
Q: i have a 01 ford windstar,since i bought it the driver side window won't go down,i put a new motor ...
A: From what you describe, I suspect that you might have a broken switch wire between the driver door ...
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| Power Window | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 Toyota Camry. The rear driverside passenger window is in the up position and does not ...
A: Your problem is a little unusual. Typically when a Toyota window motor starts to fail it goes down ...
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| 94 licoln town car | 5/31/2009 |
Q: i have a 94 lincon town car the driver side window cable broke so i put two new ones in on top an on ...
A: There is no way to repair the window regulator, it must be replaced. You can purchase a new ...
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| Power window-1990 monte carlo | 5/23/2009 |
Q: Ben, My drivers side window doesn't lift properly. I took the door panel off and it looks like ...
A: This is not an uncommon problem with this vintage of Monte Carlo. You need to remove the bolt ...
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| '02 Camry driver side window | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My driver side window travels up and down but the front narrow end drops down, resulting in a window ...
A: I am surprised that the situation has re-occurred after you replaced the glass. I would look for ...
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| '02 Camry driver side window | 5/13/2009 |
Q: My driver side window travels up and down but the front narrow end drops down, resulting in a window ...
A: I don't think you will need to replace the regulator. My best guess is that the bolt that holds the ...
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| window clips | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Ben I am very frustrated with your answer on window clips. It is not the regulator, it is just the ...
A: There is only one thing that confuses me. Regulator "clips" from GM cost over $40.00 each. The part ...
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| window clips | 5/9/2009 |
Q: Ben I am very frustrated with your answer on window clips. It is not the regulator, it is just the ...
A: I have reviewed all the questions in my "answered questions" file. I don't have one from "Amber." ...
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| 1998 Concorde Glass | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I am trying to repair my 1998 Concorde's front right side power window and after taking it apart ...
A: The glue is used to put the new bracket on the glass. Getting the old bracket off the glass is not ...
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| Window wont go up or down? | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1993 ford explorer and my window won't go up or down by itself but the motor is working.I ...
A: If the three "plugs" you are speaking about are a little smaller than a dime in diameter and are ...
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| Expedition side glass replacement | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I am replacing the front door glass on a 1998 Ford Expedition. For epoxying the glass to the ...
A: You have created a difficult situation. The best solution is to get the measurements off a new or ...
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| Expedition side glass replacement | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I am replacing the front door glass on a 1998 Ford Expedition. For epoxying the glass to the ...
A: Your question is a bit confusing. Why do you need to re-glue the mounting brackets? The ...
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| 2000 gmc truck seria 4x4 window repair | 4/11/2009 |
Q: i have 2000 gmc seria 1500 4x4 .the winow fell down,i have it torn apart and apears to be two cables ...
A: The mechanism that moves your window up and down is called a cable style window regulator. Your ...
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| interior panel | 4/5/2009 |
Q: how to remove drivers side rear interior door panel on a 2005 ford f150 XL standard cab
A: Follow these steps: 1. Pry open the screw cover plate behind the door release handle. 2. Remove ...
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| Power Window | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Montana and the drivers side power window works intermittently. I had the switch ...
A: The typical failure of the window switch (goes down, but not up) on this vehicle is fairly common. ...
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| Window replacement | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Our truck was broken into and they busted the drivers window, my father in law knows how to put the ...
A: Unless your vehicle is something rare or unusual, you can probably find a piece of used glass at a ...
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| My window won't go up | 3/18/2009 |
Q: My widow never really went down. I was driving and it just sarted going on the passenger side. My ...
A: The window regulator for your Crown Victoria is available without the motor. You will be able to ...
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| My window won't go up | 3/18/2009 |
Q: My widow never really went down. I was driving and it just sarted going on the passenger side. My ...
A: From the description you have given me, it is very likely that you have a "cable style" window ...
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| Drivers Window | 3/18/2009 |
Q: 1998 Chrysler Concord drivers (power) window will go down. push the button to go up and it goes up ...
A: The problem you describe is fairly common with this series of Chrysler sedans. There are two ...
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| manual window mechanism | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 Ford Probe with a driver side window that won't go up or down using the manual handle. ...
A: You sound like you are fairly mechanically inclined so I don't think you will have too much trouble. ...
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| manual window mechanism | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 Ford Probe with a driver side window that won't go up or down using the manual handle. ...
A: The mechanism that moves your window up and down is called a regulator. In your case the regulator ...
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| Driver side window | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. My driver side window stop working. Every time i push the button I ...
A: This is difficult to diagnose "remotely". Especially since problems on Auroras are pretty rare so ...
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| power window | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 sunfire the window swich is broke I can't get my window up.How can I get it up until I ...
A: I am not sure how mechanically experienced you are, but I'll assume that you will get some help if ...
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| replacing window clips | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. One day my son rolled down the back passenger power window and ...
A: The window mechanism in your Grand Prix is called a cable style window regulator. It uses cables ...
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| Power Window Failure | 2/11/2009 |
Q: The passenger side window and both rear windows suddenly quit operating on my 2006 Tundra Double ...
A: I have not had much experience with this particular vehicle. In addition, I am not much of an ...
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| Power windows | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My left power window started to fail from one second to the other...the window wont go up but it ...
A: This is a little difficult since I can't see or hear what's happening, but we can probably figure ...
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| Power windows | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My left power window started to fail from one second to the other...the window wont go up but it ...
A: Sounds like you have a window switch problem. The switch button that controls the window movement ...
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| Tacoma window problem | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 Tacoma 4DR with a driver side electric window problem. When I operate the window ...
A: Let's start by assuming that all you really need is some lubrication in the glass "run channels." ...
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| 2002 hyundai santa fe door panel | 1/13/2009 |
Q: how do i remove the door panel from my 2002 santa fe? i have removed the hidden screws but i cant ...
A: A door panel removal tool works best, but if you have a stiff putty knife about 4" long and 1 1/4" ...
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| driver window problems | 1/13/2009 |
Q: i have a 2001 Olds Aurora 3.5 and my driver side window will work sometimes and then not work. it ...
A: My guess is the motor. The failure rate on this particular motor is not extremely high, but the ...
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| 2006 Tacoma Side window | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 2006 Tacoma double cab. About 6 months ago I was a victim of a "smash and grab". I had to ...
A: You may have me stumped! Has the installing company contacted their glass supplier to see if there ...
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| window moves slow | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1989 caprice w/power windows the two back windows move slow and the front driver doesn't ...
A: Your Yellow Pages probably does not have a category for "Power Windows" so you should look at ads in ...
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| window moves slow | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 1989 caprice w/power windows the two back windows move slow and the front driver doesn't ...
A: Let's take this one section at a time. 1. Rear doors: even when this vehicle was new the movement ...
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| 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 side window | 12/30/2008 |
Q: The driver's side window has come out of the lifting channel located at the bottom of the window. I ...
A: I don't encounter this problem on this vehicle very often, so I'm not 100% sure whether the lifting ...
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| Ford Side Window Install | 12/29/2008 |
Q: 1998 Ford Expedition- Side windows have pulled loose from arms (glass bottom attachments). How do ...
A: Let's make sure I understand your question first. What I typically find is the two glass mounting ...
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| 1977 Pontiac Firebird | 12/25/2008 |
Q: im wondering if there is such thing as a kit i can buy to install t-tops and if there is, where to ...
A: I don't have any experience dealing with your problem. The following two suggestions are only ...
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| Replacement of automatic dim side view mirror | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I'm experiencing double vision on the exterior side view mirror on the driver's side and have called ...
A: Replacing the mirror is relatively simple. You remove three nuts, disconnect the mirror wiring from ...
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