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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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The drivers front window grinds and wont go up and down. I found the cause to be the wire that the regulator pulls up and down to move the window is frayed and binding on the track it goes behind.

How do I go about replacing this?

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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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go buy an new one used at a junkyard best bet to a faster fix
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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new door or new piece? how do i get that wire out?
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 03:18 AM
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You can't change just the cable; you need a new regulator. Remove your broken regulator from the door. Buy a good used one from a salvage yard and install it. Done.
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