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Knock in driver's door then window goes down!

Old Oct 8, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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This afternoon I rolled up the driver's window. Few seconds later I heard a loud knock in the door and watched the window slide down.
When I got home I saw the cable slipped and is now hanging at the bottom of the door. The cable is still attached to the window and to the motor [which stil works]. I can pull the window down with the cable and when I push the window up, I can feel the cable go up with it. Is there a link or a thread that shows me the cable run diagram for the regulator?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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it may be that plastic retainer clip broke, thus why the cable is hanging. No way to fix the retainer clip that I know of. Best is to replace the regulator assemby. cheapest place to buy is thru amazon. last time I search for a user looking for one in this forum ran around $79 I think. This includes the motor also.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Sounds like a better deal and a time saver to replace the regulator / motorthan try to repair the problem. Thx!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Assuming it may have been the plastic cable quide at the bottom of the regulator, I was able to "fix" mine by drilling a small hole in the plastic guideand safety wiring it in place. Knock on wood, so far so good after a year. Thiswas on an 02 Dak but assume the 00 Durango should bethe same.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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There was a plastic guide that did come loose. I couldn't see where it popped off from. This weekend I'm gonna take out the regulator and see what can be done. I called the dealership and they wanted almost $250.00. I ordered online for $89.00 but it won't make it here by the weekend. Plan to check out some old mining trails north of Phoenix / Wickenburg area. I'll try the drill and wiring suggestion. Maybe I won't need the replacement reg. afterall!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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Probably too late, but avoid those $79 regulators.
Bought one.
Six months later, bought another one.
Six months later I put on the $200 dealer version.
No problems since. (Although my install time is down to about 5 minutes now...)
 
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