2002 buick window

[shirley6don]

I need to replace the electric motor or window regulator on my 2000 Buick Lesabre. The window quite working in the down position. I have removed the door panel, disconnected wiring and etc. I know the window should be in a raised position to disconnect regulator and motor, as the screws are behind the door bracing when the window is down. I have tried to lift the window manually, however can not get it to budge. any suggestions???

thanks

[consultIII]

sometime the motor brushes wear out. You might get the motor to work by:
try tapping the window motor with something hard (screw driver handle) while holding the window switch in the up position (key on). a helper pushing up on the window might help a weak motor. Watch your fingers!!!

[stripe]

The dorman set comes with the motor.

So you just un-screw the window and replace with new part.

You may need someone to hold the window up until you
can re-attach it.

Cheers
Stripe

[claimed4all]

Window motors are very common at going out on these cars. If the motor did go out on you they are about 50$ in parts to fix. Very easy to do. If its down, cut the cable and lift it up. For a temporary fix while you wait for a motor, clip some vice grips on the frame to hold it up.

[DarkATX]

I have the same issue with my drivers side...the motor works but binds when it hits the top position and left there. The second I loosen the motor casing which unbinds everything it works fine.
I backed off the motor screws a bit and told the wife when winding up the window to back it off a touch after it hits top position and so far so good...saving up for a new regulator.

[shirley6don]

thanks for the help-- we did get the window fixed, works fine.