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Old 09-10-2012, 08:27 AM
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your motor maybe getting tired, or, like the GTR said, cable is binding or the window is not aligned in the window channels. Be prepared to replace the whole regulator - not as scary as it seems, considering that you were able to remove the panel, which means you know what you are doing... generally, regulator can last a bit longer than the clips, so if you did not play with the motor too much, you might be able to salvage the motor for a later replacement, maybe in 6 months or so... Get the new clips, line up the glass, get yourself some graphite lube and lube the grooves that the glass is traveling on, see what happens... prepare for regulator replacemnt, stock up on the plastic clips (I bought myself 20 of them, at $1 some a pop, I'd rather have them laying in the garage for a quick triage)
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96000 mi - June 2013
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