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The glass in my left window dislodged itself

The electrical window of my Pathfinder was working fine. When I lowered it as I was driving it this evening, I could not roll it back up. It sounded like the glass itself dislodged from the mechanism that makes it go up and down. It disappeared completely. The glass is intact, I am sure, because I did not hear a braking noise.

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  • filleleon Apr 11, 2009

    Thanks, Technoman, I will follow your suggestions and fix it today.

    Your help and that of your website are greatly appreciated especially in these difficult economic times where every dollar counts.

    Thank you, again. I'll let you know when I fix it.

    Filleleon

  • filleleon Apr 16, 2009

    Thank you for your suggestions, but the problem was with the regulator. It had broken and had to be replaced. Cost: $ 203.00. They don't come cheap. I actually saw the part that had been damaged. Still, you guys do a great job by providing this type of assistance.

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The window came off of the track. This happens when the plastic anchors that hold the window to the track assembly/scissor break. You will need to disassemble the door panel, retrieve the window (lift it into position), and install new plastic anchors onto the window and into the track. Your dealership will sell you a new set for 5 to 10 dollars.

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