2002 Ford Explorer Window Won't Raise

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RILEYSMOM
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The power window regulator has went otu on my 2002 explorer. But the window is all the way down. How do you manually raise the window to disconnect the regulator?
Sep 4, 2006 at 1:15 PM
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NOS
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try this first turn the key on hold the window button in the closed spot. at the bottom of the door towards the hing with a rubber malet or something solid hit the bottom of door or even on the door panel towards the front at the hing area this may jar the motor enough to make it go up you may only get one shot make sure your holding the button. hope this helps.(NOS) 8)
Sep 6, 2006 at 12:46 PM

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With the key on, hold the window switch in the closed position and firmly tap the bottom of the door or the door panel near the front hinge with a rubber mallet. This may jar the motor enough to raise the glass. You may only get one attempt, so keep the switch held.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Ford Explorer has a failed power window regulator with the window fully down and asks how to raise it to disconnect the regulator. The expert suggests holding the window switch up with the key on and tapping the door near the hinge to jar the motor so the glass can rise.

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