OFF TOPIC -- Jeep Grand Chrokee Window

[Jeff Kleb]

My g/f has a 2002 Highlander that is approaching 160,000 mostly trouble-free miles -- and it has been very reliable.

She also has a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee that her son & daughter have been driving over the past several years. It is a Laredo and is equipped the venerable 4.0L I-6 engine, automatic tranny; with 4x4 (part-time, with the separate shifter), electric moon roof, working fog lamps, trip computer, cruise, CD stereo, power locks, functional A/C, 'restored' headlight lenses, power windows & mirrors, etc. It lacks the overall quality of the 4Runner, but does okay for its age and mileage. I would consider buying it - but I already have a 2002 Nissan Sentra for economy and a 2004 Chevy Silverado V8 truck for utility and "manliness" - LOL! (but it is only 2wd)


The Jeep just turned 190,500 miles this week. It recently had new front axle shafts, recent brake pads, a new crankshaft sensor, a new master cylinder (brakes) and some other repairs. It also has a new (6-2011) state inspection sticker, by the way.

I changed the oil & filter today - and replaced the air cleaner. Overall, the darn thing is a pretty good truck and I believe it has a lot of life remaining (paint looks okay, tranny shifts smoothly and the engine doesn't burn oil). The mileage is about 2/3 highway and 1/3 local driving - and the car has been in their family since it was purchased new in 2001.
:sniper:

The biggest problem is the LR power window. It broke and keeps dropping down - and will not go back up. The stealership wants $400 to fix it. Yuck! I know Jeeps are famous for this, and my neighbor has had to repair three of four windows on his 2004 Laredo. WTF? Is it that great Chrysler quality or what?
:smashputer:

I have "duct-taped" it closed, but it won't hold long in the heat. Does anyone have any SPECIAL TRICKS that I might try to fix it myself or even "jam" it to keep it up and not allow it to move at all? My g/f has spent mucho dinero on this truck, and intends to sell it soon. Any ideas?
:crybaby:

She's thinking of asking $4,000 for it. Is that too much? It is lower than the Kelley Blue Book value ( New Cars, Used Cars, Blue Book Values & Car Prices - Kelley Blue Book ) for similar vehicles in our region. I know that the "T4R Brain Trust" must have some answers.

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!!
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[t4r4life]

She's thinking of asking $4,000 for it. Is that too much? It is lower than the Kelley Blue Book value

i got my runner for 4200. 98 limited 4x4 with locker. 145k.

 

[Jed]

Power windows are cheap and easy to fix yourself. There's really only two things that typically go wrong with them. It's almost always a motor or regulator problem. You can buy aftermarket parts and fix it yourself in about an hour if you have simple hand tools and any mechanical ability at all.

 

[Jeff Kleb]

I may end up just pulling apart the door panel and putting a sheet metal screw into the cross-member of the door frame. That would basically render he window inoperable, but at least it would stay shut.

Otherwise, I may have to try another old trick.
:nerd:

Damn Chrysler quality issues!!

 

[Jeff Kleb]

I ended up taking off the door panel and using a sheet metal screw through the window track. It's now all the way up - and won't go down. Oh well.
:flamethrwoer2:

Now the problem is getting the door panel back on. It ain't working - and the little clip things don't seem to want to cooperate. A co-worker is coming over this afternoon and he says he knows how to fix it.

We shall see.