Window hard to crank up

99 SE coupe w/ manual windows. Drivers side window cranks down easily but is hard to crank back up. No noises or stripping, it just takes a lot of effort. I reviewed the posts on door panel removal and will be attempting to take a look later today.

Any ideas on what it may be?

THANKS!

Once you gain access grease the track with some lithium grease. This will help everything move more freely. Should eliminate the problem.

Well, the problem is that the rear lifter is broken (This also solved my mysterious rattle in the door) :). I wonder if I can buy just the little broken plastic piece, or if I need the entire regulator. On-line searches seem to find only power regulators, not manual. Hummm.... I wonder If I should try and upgrade to power...???


BTW- I went out and bought the crank removal tool but was un-successful in using it. I finally used a small hook-like tool to grab the spring and pull it out (yes it did fly across the driveway, but I was able to find it)

Try a wrecking yard. You should be able to get the entire assembly for just a few dollars. If you try to find a new one it will cost you major bucks. You could upgrade to power, but you will need some additional parts such as door panels from a car with power windows to put the switches in and you will probably need a wiring harness for the windows if you want to operate them from the drivers side. The wrecking yard will be your friend if you want to do this. Search car-part.com for yards in your area.

FYI, The new regulator is around $180 for the dealer. The used parts average $70 -$80 at the yards.

That's what I thought. You can save a bundle going for a used one. If you get a used one make sure to lube it well before installing the window.