Auto body repair & detailing/Side window fell

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I have a 2002 Mazda MPV, and the side door window fell.  I can hear the "motor" running, but it is obviously off-track.  Is this difficult to fix?  Can I remove the side panel myself and put it back on track, or is this something that I don't want to mess with?  And who fixes things like this?

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Take it to the Mazda dealer. It needs a new window regulator assembly. It's not something you can fix yourself, these things are incredibly cheezy, and pretty much just explode inside the door. There are cables and springs and pulleys, and it all just goes incredibly wrong when one lets go. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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