1995 Saturn SL2 Window doesn't roll down all the way.

Tiny
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My driver side window doesn't want to roll down all the way. It goes down about 30% of the way down but stops. I hear a clicking noise. So if anyone could help please let me know thanks.
Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 1:43 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like ur window regulator went bad try pushing the window with ur hand while operating ur switch down and see if it goes down a little more.U ethier have a bad regulator or the window is binding most likely u have a bad regulator u might be able to replace just the motor if ur regulator gear isnt worn out. Let know how it goes and what u find.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 5:51 PM
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I could push the window down but I have to pull it up to get it working again. Also I got a whole door at the junk yard to see if I could just replace the door and it would he fixed but it does the same thing in almost the same place. Please help thanks
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Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 6:55 PM
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Wow replacing the door that's alot work compared to a window regulator.U could just have a bad window regulator in that junk yard door very possible. If u can hear the window regulator clicking in the door u know it's getting power so now u just have to figure out if the window is binding or u have a regulator.U have to remove the outter door skin and unbolt the window and see if it slides up and down freely the window nuts takes a special socket made By OTC u can try to get the nuts off without it nut I doubt u will be able too.U can probably find one online let me know if u can find the socket or what u figure out.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 7:31 PM
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Yeah it is alot of work cause I figured it would be cheaper and easier to do it that way but I found out that it's hard. Well I took out the outer and inside skin and it clicks as I roll it down but stays at that same spot. What does the regulator look like. Also could it possibly be a window control module problem? Thanks
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Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 7:54 PM
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Nevermind I know what the regulator is. Btw I only paid 25 bucks for the door.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 8:03 PM
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What kind of socket? Could I see a pic or get a website?
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Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 11:42 PM
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It doesn't click anymore as I roll it down soo could it be the motor and the regulator?
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 12:12 PM
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There's a website that sells OTC Saturn window sockets go to www. Etoolcart. Com there's a specialty tools section click Saturn tools and u will see it Theres no window module on that car. Make sure u have power and ground to the motor and if doesn't move anymore then u probably have a bad motor but make sure ur regulator gear isn't worn out otherwise u have to replace the the whole thing. Once u get that window loose then u can see if it's binding and go from there. Let me know what u find and how It goes.
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 7:37 PM
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Are there any stores that sell that tool and I will let you know thanks. Also how could I tell if it's binding or not?
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 7:45 PM
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What are some of the signs of a bad regulator? Cause the other door looks like the regulator is good. But I guess looks can be deceiving. Thanks
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 7:54 PM
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If u can find a store that sells OTC tools the number is OTC7827 I don't know of one where u live u could call around and maybe find one that does now that u have the number for it. As far as see if its binding like I said before if unbolt the window u can then move the glass up and down with the glass even and see if it moves freely let me know what u find.
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 7:59 PM
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Thanks I got it working finally!
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 AT 12:28 AM
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Glad to hear u got the window going congrats. If u ever have any other questions feel free to post them.
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 AT 10:29 AM

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