Rear Window

[clydethepirate]

The passenger side rear window on our 04 Grand Cherokee just slid down today while driving. We had parked on an incline so I think the kids slammed it too hard.
Has anyone ever had this problem?
Just wondering if its a common problem with these vehicles to give me something to look for.

 

[clydethepirate]

Read through some older posts and found that there is a small plastic piece that routinely breaks off..... Checked and sure enough that is what it is.
Will replace the regulator tomorrow.....

 

[jimbob2001]

You MAY NOT have to replace the ENTIRE window regulator! On the 2000-2004 Jeep Cherokee what usually BREAKS is the plastic cable block-this releases the cable and the window slides down! (Not an example of Chrysler's FINEST ENGR.!!) There are a few companies out there - that NOW manufacture-- a. SOLID Aluminum Block -- that. REPLACES the PART molded into the Slide! This Aluminum Block is much more ROBUST --- and is NOT prone to breaking LIKE the Chrysler OEM part! My suggestion would be to UPGRADE and go with the ALUM. Part. There are a few Companies out there that -MFG. This UPGRADED Part. (Digital Tuning Etc). You can find them on the Internet -- I think the part is under $40 Bucks? Good Luck! JB

 

[clydethepirate]

I had already ordered a new regulator before I read your post but I appreciate the information. apparently it's a common problem for Cherokees.
However, Changing out the regulator and motor was pretty simple, anyone can do it if I did. Took about an hour