My car window came off the track how much will it cost to fix?

Question

It is my drivers side window and it's electric. I drive a 2001 Pontiac Grand AM

Ehh I'm single so I had my brother look at it and we were able to get it up enough so that my car won't get soaked if it were to snow or ran. Now that we have it up somewhat it won't roll back down.

Is that something Ziebarts can do? I already know how expensive a dealership can be and the regualr place I take my car isn't open on Saturdays.

Answer 1

Maybe $80

get your boyfriend to do it, it's not that hard

Answer 2

Your question is not possible to answer because in order for anyone to give you a price they will have to know what's wrong.There is more than 1 reason for your window to come off track,that being said there is more than 1 price of 1 object and shops all charge different rates.I will however give a guess if 1 hour labor-@65.00 and the part being 40.00.so about 100-125.If you are going to a dealership look at the lot and show room. If it's ok add 25.sort of nice 50,really nice 75 and so on.

Answer 3

you need to find out why it came off track first. possible bad regulator or othe harware may have broken

Body - Windows Won't Roll Up/Out of Channel
Notes

Bulletin No.: 01-08-64-018D

Date: October 20, 2003

TECHNICAL

Subject:

Front Door Window Glass Won't Roll Up or Out of Channel (Replace Guide)

Models:
1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero
1999-2004 Pontiac Grand Am

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to clarify the Parts Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-64-018C (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the front door window glass won't roll up or is out of the channel.

Cause

The front window run channel guide(s) may have broken, or the guide(s) may have broken and damaged the sash channel on the bottom of the door glass.

Correction

1. -Remove the front window regulator. Refer to the Doors sub-section in the Body and Accessories section of the Service Manual.

2. Remove the door glass from the door.

3. Inspect the plastic sash channel on the bottom of the glass. If the sash channel has come off the glass, refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-64-012D for repair.

4. Inspect the regulator for damage.








Important: When removing the cable from the guide, take care not to damage (kink, cut or fray) the cable.







5. If the regulator is OK, remove the cable from the guide as shown.

6. Rotate the guide to remove it from the run channel.

7. Install the new guide in the same manner as it was removed.

8. Install the cable into the guide.

9. Install the window regulator. Refer to the Doors sub-section in the Body and Accessories section of the Service Manual.

10. Verify the window operation.








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Answer 4

You need to have the window regulator replaced, this is what makes the window go up and down. I would estimate at a shop parts and labor around 350 dollars

Answer 5

I would take it to a dealer and ask if there has been a recall. If there has been ask them if it can be fixed under the recall. Ask about the other one. It maybe ready to fail. If there is a no charge fix. Have them do it to. Make sure they are not going to charge first.