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bowhunter
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2004
02:23:47
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Well, I don't know if this is very common, but it sure did suprise me. I live in Nebraska and own a '00 Qc 4x4 slt. I love this truck, but the strangest thing happened. It was VERY cold out and I have electric windows. I pushed the button to role the passanger side window down when......SNAP. It sounded like something broke inside the door, and then fell down the door to the bottom. I am a novice when it comes to repairing vehicles. I mainly just do the standered maintaining of the truck. Is this something I can tackle myself, or should I leave this to the pros?
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Rob C
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2004
02:57:26
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Sounds like you broke a window regulator. Replacing it is pretty easy once you get the door panel and weather seal/isolator off. Just a few bolts, a couple of pins and unplugging the connector for the motor. That and the removal of $200 from your wallet. While you're buying the regulator don't forget to get some spare push pins for your door panel, I have a removal tool and have yet to remove a door panel without busting a push pin. Don't forget to ask for a break on the price at the dealer. I've yet to find a dealer that wouldn't give me a 10% discount if I ask nicely and smile. Good luck!
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Joe X
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2004
11:38:21
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Here's a tip.
When you know it's gonna freeze over night, leave the windows just short of all the way up - 1/4" or so.
In the morning, after you've let your truck warm up for a couple minutes, put the window up the remaining fraction of an inch. That should break it free of the ice jam.
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bowhunter
Dodge Dakota
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12/21/2004
01:55:23
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Thanks for the input guys. Very appreciated! It's great to have a web site like this where people are so willing to help. Thanks Guys!! Best of luck to you and YOU'RE trucks!
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ho ho ho
Dodge Dakota
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12/23/2004
19:39:44
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"I have a removal tool and have yet to remove a door panel without busting a push pin"
that may be, as far as you busting pins, but the gen III daks do not use push pins, just a few screws and a couple of 'molded into the inside of the panel' hangers.
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