2004 Saab 9-3 repair Question Drivers side window won't go u

2004 SAAB 9-3
55,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HATALLAM
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Driver side window was stuck half way up and when you would push the button to raise or lower the window you would hear a grinding sound.

I was able to get the door panel apart, and found the problem, the wires that are used to raise and lower the window had come off of the pulley.

I was able to get the window back up, but can't seem to get the pulley re-strung correctly to allow the window to function. I can't a manual anywhere on how this should be done correctly.
Aug 24, 2008 at 5:46 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

i have found some information on the window set up but i need to know if you have an Aero, Arc or Linear, as there may be some differences in the set up.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 25, 2008 at 9:53 PM
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HATALLAM
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It is a 9-3 Linear
Aug 26, 2008 at 2:21 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Ok thanks,

i will check it out and send what we have.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 26, 2008 at 2:47 PM
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Hi there, I have not a lot to offer as yet, here is what i have come across, i will keep looking and i hope that i came find something better for you. Mark (mhpautos)


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_pic_1_7.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_pic_2_3.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_snap_1_11.jpg

Aug 26, 2008 at 10:11 PM
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HATALLAM
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Hi Mark,

Thanks for this information. I can get the motor out OK. However the wires that lift the window that I'm having problems with. Is there a diagram that shows how they attach to the window and how they are to be strung on the pulley that the motor connects to?

thanks,

Mike
Aug 27, 2008 at 12:29 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

there are is over 100 pics on the glass section in the data base i have access to , so i will have to check through carefully and see if i can find that for you.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 27, 2008 at 12:50 PM
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