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Anonymous Posted on Oct 14, 2009

What is the possible cost of fixing a drivers side window in my 02 malibu window wont roll up or down but motor still runs. is this something i can try to fix myself? sounded like window fell into door panel when it happened.

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It sounds like the window regulator has gone bad. The part usually runs around 200.00 and it will take a skilled mechanic between an hour to an hour and a half to replace. I wouldn't recomend this job to some one who isn't mechanicly inclined, and dasent have a great deal of paitence.

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The cable on your window motor broke most likley or could be the clips on the window itself the motor assembly is about 150.00 if u are nit mechanically inclined or dont have the right tools take it to a body shop their rates are cheaper than a mechanic

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