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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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This has happened twice: When I LOWER the driver's side window, I get a grinding noise. No noise when RAISING the window. Before I tear into the door, does anyone have experience with this?
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Yes , the cable on the regulator was my problem. I lubed it
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yes and it is no fun trying to put a cable back on an already failing regulator.

replace it. It is an easy job.
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Originally Posted by Got uid0
yes and it is no fun trying to put a cable back on an already failing regulator.

replace it. It is an easy job.
Just the cable, or the whole regulator?
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Whole thing - can get em on ebay for $50:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320949127564...84.m1497.l2648
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Originally Posted by jcgunn
Just the cable, or the whole regulator?
Rewinding the cable can be a bit of a choir.

Replacing the entire regulator/with motor is pretty easy.

Just have to mark the bolt/nut lengths on the replacement and reinstall.
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