My 1997 mercury grand marquis power windows on the drivers side are not working . i opened everything up and found that the motor was working so i opened it up and found a small spool with wire cables that were all beat up also the cables seem to be attached in some way to the window what do you think the problem might be

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For all types of power window problem and power windows not working,i suggest you to go through the help links given below. Click the link to go through its procedure to troubleshoot the problem :------

Power window problem
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/pontiac-grand-am-power-window-not.html
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Power windows not working after car wash?http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/power-windows-not-working-after-car.html
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power locks, power window and power mirror not working?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/09/power-locks-power-window-and-power.html
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All power windows not working?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/09/all-power-windows-not-working-on-2003.html
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How to remove window motor and regulator on Car?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-remove-window-motor-and.html
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Complete Diagnosis & Testing Power Windows?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/diagnosis-testing-power-windows.html
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We have the same problem on our 97 Grand Marquis. We have replaced the wiper blades and the drivers wiper arm with a used one. The problem was not completely solved but it did work better. We are going to replace the arm with a new one and see if that works better.

u most likely have a bad gear pak in ur window motor,which can b serviced seperatly, or u have a window regulator that consists of plastic pulleys an steel cables monted on stamped steel frames,which are weak designs an almost always fails causing condition u decribed. if u remove dr panel u can see a bad regulator by noticing cables jus layn around not hooked to anything,or cables not routed thru the small plastic pulleys.if all ur cables are intact the gear pak which consists or plastic parts for safety reasons,has gone bad an can b serviced without buyng a new mtr, jus purchase the gear pak install an ull b bak in business. good luck

This sounds most like a worn lock actuator which wouldn't be uncommon. If you need a diagram on how to replace, let me know.

You may have a bad switch or a wiring issue

The fuel filter is on the driver's side under the car in the frame rail of the car. It is located in the middle of the driver's seat front door and rear door.

Last spark plug back on the drivers side is number 4,unless you have a v six then it is the front passengers side plug.

Intermittent wiper control stopped working on my 1996 GM last spring. I ended up replacing the wiper motor ($100.00 part). Since I have found it on Amazon for $58 including shipping. It works fine now. Only bad part was all the "stuff" that has to come out (like dead leaves!) to get to the wiper motor. Also make sure you have your wipers in the down position when you replace the motor.
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Remove all screws to door panel. Remove the lock and window controls. Then take large flat-tip screwdriver and gently pry directly next to plastic studs holding panel on to door. Lift door panel off. Remove plastic out of the way. You will now have access to window motor. You may have to solder off old wiring. Or if you have enough to cut, would be good