slow window movement

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JIM HUHTA
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window will not go down by itself. aid by using hand on window works. How to fix problem?
Nov 20, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Sounds like either the motor is dying or the regulator is stuck. You will have to remove the door panel and see if the motor is trying to turn. Make sure the regulator isn't binding.
Nov 20, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Open it up and investigate what's causing it to bind
Nov 20, 2011 at 9:39 PM
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That's what I said, isn't it?
Nov 20, 2011 at 10:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Mike-we all bouncing heads at each other-sounds like the locking system is not functioning right or whatever-same thing happened a couple of days ago-
Nov 20, 2011 at 11:47 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Yeah, I noticed. no big banner saying someone else is working on the question.
Nov 21, 2011 at 12:10 AM