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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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98 cherokee drivers window makes a bad grinding noise when it reaches all the way up or all the way down. Also, noise doesnt stop if automatic button is pressed. What could be the cause? What parts do i need to replace?
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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Would pull panel and inspect
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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Sounds like your regulator is on its' way out. Replace it, they usually can't be repaired.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kjc
Sounds like your regulator is on its' way out. Replace it, they usually can't be repaired.
^^This^^
Or the gears are slipping and once it his the ends it start to grind. I had this happen to a Chrysler that I had a few years back.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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I read about a repair kit that replaces the high failure rate plastic gear with a metal one.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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mine has made that noise for two years... it hasn't got any worse and the window still works... terrible noise though
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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My driver window has done it for 3 1/2 years.I just make sure not to use the auto button.If I do, I manually hold the switch to roll it up all the way.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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$70 from RockAuto.
Pretty straightforward to replace.

DORMAN Part # 741768 {#55154959AI}
Front Left; Power Window Regulator w/Motor; 4-Door

$68.99
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Old May 23, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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http://www.steigerperformance.com/dif.cgi?SP12001


This looks good but only if you have time to mod
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Old May 23, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Like BummerJeeper said, please just buy a new one. The new ones have been changed so that they no longer have that issue.

You can swap one of these out in less than 15 minutes. It's a pie job.
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