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Expert: William Forster - 8/15/2007


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My son has a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and the driver's side power window is stuck down.  We leave for vacation on Friday the 17th (he can stick it in his dad's garage, but it takes him a half hour to get there). Is there a way to get the window up until he can replace the motor, if it is the motor...it makes a sound when you push the button down, but no sound when you push the button up.  Any help would be greatly apprecieated!

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You need to just break down, and have the window fixed. There's no easy way to just put the window up, it's really a pain in the butt. It might need an entire reguator assembly, but usually when those go, the motor will still run. The window will also slise freely up, at least partially, if the regulator itself is broken. Sorry, no easy fix here. 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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