This just started today and concerns the drivers door window. There is a "rattling" noise as the window is raised or lowered. When I close the door, and the window is in the up position, the window automatically goes down about 1/3 the way and stops. Has anyone else had this problem? Is it the motor? Also, is the window mechanism similiar to VW's in that it is controlled by a cable? Is this problem a DIY repair or should I take it to the dealership? Thanks for any advice.

 

Sounds like a bad window regulator. Common problem but pricey at a dealer. I know there are lots of DIY's on it here and on rennlist. Good luck.

 

This sounds like a window regulator to me too. The regtulator unit has a cable that stretches out over time and eventually fails. It's not too bad from a DIY perspective if you're handy. There is a DIY guide on www.renntech.org, if I'm not mistaken. The hardest part of the whole thing is taking the door panel off without damaging the leather.

 

We can get you a OE or a aftermarket one and with the DIY given by Dennis C you will be able to get it back in working condition in no time. Click Here to view our selection.

 

Thanks everyone for the help. I'm going to take the door panel off today and check it out then decide on a regulator if that's the problem. According to a youtube video on door panel removal it's only a couple of Phillips and Torx screws to remove.

 

would you please post that link

thanks !

 

Ask and ye shall receive! There is another Phillips head screw behind the inside door handle that the video doesn't mention. If it does I must have missed it.

It took 30 mins to remove the door panel and another 15 to remove the styrofoam insulation cover. Take your time to avoid any scratches or breakage. A friend of mine had a new window regulator which I installed yesterday also. Works like new!

 

Glad you got it back to working order and thank you posting the video.

 

Bad window regulator, it happened to me in the past.