Driver's side window not working properly?

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
60,000 MILES • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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PONTIACMANLOL
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The window on the driver's side goes up but stops when it's about 3/4 of the way closed. After that point, the motor doesn't make any noise and it cannot go up anymore, only down. If you keep pressing the window button after around 30 seconds, nothing happens. However, if you turn the key off and on again, the motor starts working again for some time.
Aug 10, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I need to know if this is a 2 or 4-door model. I ask because there is a bulletin related to the 2-door coupe window switch being affected in high temperatures.

Next, when you hold the switch, it is still drawing power. The power is supplied by a circuit breaker (see pic below) that opens and stops power to prevent damage or a fire. It takes about 30 seconds for the circuit breaker to close and provide power again.

Let me know if it is the 2 or 4-door model. If it is the 2-door, we need to replace the window switch.

Let me know.

Joe

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Aug 10, 2023 at 8:52 PM
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PONTIACMANLOL
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It is actually the 4 door.
Aug 10, 2023 at 8:55 PM
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PONTIACMANLOL
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Yes, no matter how long I try it will never go fully up always stops at the same spot.
Aug 10, 2023 at 9:00 PM
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all other windows work normal.
Aug 10, 2023 at 9:24 PM
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PONTIACMANLOL
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Got it repaired, turns out it just came out of the track. Thank you for the assistance.
Aug 11, 2023 at 1:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Thank you for the update. I'm glad to know the problem is resolved.

Take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
Aug 11, 2023 at 10:41 PM
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