In my 1991 C4 the window is now stuck up, thankfully better than can't getting it up.

The motor is running and makes a clicking rumbling sound, but the window won't move.

My question is... should buy a new window regulator before I take off the door panels? It's about $279 http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.d ... 35a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000050F

Or since the motor is still working is it possible that the window fell off the track somehow and I can make it work again?

The other question is - Are the other parts that I should replace outer weather stripping and felt guides or such since the panel will be off?

- Any help is greatly appreciated - yes I know about the innuendo at the top, no need to make jokes.. I did it for you.

If you know a good service place in LA area that may just be the best, because it may too hard a job for me. But I just don't trust any mechanic to be as careful as I am -

Thanks,

Ken

no need for a regulator... the motor is replaceable. About $30
each.

Here is a trick Bubba taught me. From the drivers seat with the door open, press the down button and firmly close the door at the same time. Try it a couple of times. You have nothing to lose. If it works, lubricate all the moving parts and tracks accordingly.

hslf way there, Tommy...

what it reveals is a stuck brush in the motor. lube might help, but I know this car. it is a PERFECT 31k mile time capsule...I am afraid some parts may be aging out.

Thanks so much...

Bogus - The motor seems to be working. It's making a grinding sound. I may try (J3Studio's idea) closing to the door with the Window motor on... My fear is that I won't be able to get the window up again. But that you would mean that the window is off the track. I was rattling a lot in a midway position before this happened. Is worth trying the slamming and if that doesn't work should I buy the regulator before taking off the door? How hard is the Door Panel Removal?

there is no "track" with these things.

Grinding? that sounds like the internal drive of the motor has broken... same replacement, tho.

Rattling is absolutely normal with these doors. the glass is free floating and rattles like an SOB.

I wouldn't mess with it until you can get the door panel off and investigate. Let me check my schedule, perhaps Saturday you can stop by.