automatic window stuck open

[jenster]

My Nissan 200sx has the driver side window stuck in the open postion! I have lived through 3 days of pouring rain and would like to at least close it manually until I can have it properly fixed. I removed the door panel and can see the switch which does not respond to pushing. Is there any way I can manually close the window ??????

[Doug Rodrigues]

This sounds like a question for a dealership mechanic, or maybe the service writer may know. Doesn't hurt to give them a phone call. Removing the drive motor should allow you to push the glass up and jam something under the glass to hold it in position , but you'd probably be causing more labor later to undo what you did to close the window manually. Also, you'd have to have very small hands to work in that tight area.

*Years ago when I worked as a line mechanic, it was a joke to see a customer bring a car into the shop in pieces. Whatever it was that they tried to repair usually cost them more money in the long run by the damage that they did. Imagine opening up something that falls apart, and then discovering that the part has to be completely removed in order to be reassembled. If you can't undo what you did, then you're stuck with paying high shop rates for the mechanic do the job. Even with me, some things have to go to the person with the expertise. Not all mechanics can fix all things.

[mnjeeptech]

Probably a passenger side window motor or switch, suggest just fixing it. If you try to rig something inside the door you will most likely damage the regulator and cause more damage.