frustratedxj

Hello all,
First post here, been lurkin a while. I have a problem. I need my XJ but the driver window won't roll up. When I hit the switch I can hear a click and the cab light dims but nothing happens. It went down just fine after about four weeks of not running. I need help!
XJ

CRoading

Check the switch and the wiring... If these two are working well then it might be the motor itself...

frustratedxj

well, that must mean that I get to drill out rivets... Joy, I can hear and feel the motor trying to work, but nothing happens.

bmp120

Might also be the Window regulator - damaged teeth on the regulator / motor.

Gee oh Dee

It could be binding one something, too, like the window trim or weather stripping. See if you can pop off the door skin and assist the upward movement.

frustratedxj

Yeah,
Tried to help it up, at least hoping that I could get it to close enough that I can go hunting this weekend. No luck. The thing is stuck solid. Does anyone know where I can find a diagram of exactly how it works before I start drilling rivets? Has anyone ever dealt with this before?

Bret

Ender

Sounds like your window motor is drawing a lot of amperage, could be stuck on something like Gee oh Dee was sayin. Bottom line you're going to have to take off the door skin to get an idea of what's up. Good Luck.

frustratedxj

By door skin do you mean the door panel? Or is there another piece that will come off?
Bret

oneal916

fuse or the wiring to the motor inside the door panel

Gee oh Dee

The plastic liner on the inside of the door. You'll have to take off your door handle (inside) and arm rest. I've got manual windows, so i have no idea what you gotta remove for the power window switches.

But yeah, it'll be a few screws, maybe some push clips.

damageincracing

Mine sticks once in a while as well. I smack the inside of the door under the armrest and it usually goes up. The gears lock up on mine and it takes a little "help" to get them moving again. At least until I replace the window motor...