How to Replace Window Regulator 98-03 Dodge Durango

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, cracked, damaged, slow-moving, or stuck power window regulator and motor. This video is applicable to the 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, and 03 Dodge Durango models.
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• Painter's Tape
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[@twizidninja]

WOW This video was Great! My Durango window has been broken for 2 years and I was very tired of using tape to hold it up! Almost considered paying a guy $300 to fix it. I Was very worried about trying to replace it being I have never done repairs like this But your video made it simple and easy to follow and made me feel better about replacing it my self. Cost me $85 for the part and took about 1 hour. Saved me a lot!! Thank You So Very Much!!

[@nvcsmith]

I know you made this video years ago, thanks for keeping it up! It made swapping the regulator a breeze. I'm keeping my 03 Durango alive with the help of a lot of your info.

[@eliseo977]

just want to say THANK YOU!!!!!!this video really helped me,save money ,and now i know how to do it.....in case any freinds or family need help doing one

[@kevinzamarripa1249]

Hey guys...just wanted to say thanks! Dodge wanted almost $600 to do this job....I did it for $109 thanks to you!

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[@jamccoy34]

Your video made replacing the regulator easy as 1-2-3. I love the fact that Iwas able to pause the video and step frame-by-frame so that I could see the important details of the procedure that get missed during a normal viewing. The job was a piece of cake. It took me every bit of 20 minutes altogether from start to finish. Thanks, Kat 1

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@Me112233 Thank you for checking out our video. We carry those replacement window regulators on our website 1aauto.com

[@chrisagnew5727]

Just did this exact install on my 2000 Durango. The motor bolts were 8mm but other than that I was done in less than 10 minutes after ordering my A1auto parts and watching this video. Thanks.

[@briansogard4701]

Nice, this will help me save the repair shop bill. Window has been working poorly, and finally broke altogether on a road trip. I'll be ordering a regulator from you and doing this job myself thanks to your video.

[@daveweickert2011]

Thank You! I'm not even a little mechanically inclined and thanks to this video, I replaced my regulator without any problems at all! Now .. can you make one about investment banking? My portfolio is in the tank .. lol!

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@TheClarkLogan We're glad to have helped out. Thank you for your purchase. Have a great day!

[@explorewithmarquise]

Awesome! You guys are great! Made that look simple and easy and now I'm confident to go order me a new regulator for mines! Thanks for the video and keep of the awesome informational vids!

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[@jackhorner4438]

Thanks for this video. It helped me to change my own window regulator. Here are a couple of notes that may help the next person. For my 2001 Durango SLT front passenger side (has the fancy stereo w/ extra speakers): - The speaker in the lower-front of the door has to be removed to free up the water barrier sheet. - The water barrier sheet in my Durango was held on with weatherstripping adhesive. It can be freed by pulling it back a bit at a time and cutting the adhesive that clings to it with a box cutter or similar. The adhesive will stay stuck to either the door or the barrier sheet. - To disconnect the door handle and lock actuating arms, pull the end of the white part away from the arm (unstraighten it) and lift the arm out of it rather than messing with where those white parts pivot in the black brackets - this way is much easier as the pivots have little tabs that spring out which you'd have to compress to follow the instructions in the video. - To loosen the lower-rear bolt on the regulator, you have to put the socket into the door and then push the extension through the hole in the door sheet metal to meet the socket, as the socket won't fit through the hole in the sheet metal. (an alternative is to just use a wrench on that one) - The replacement regulator cannot be tested (passenger side) unless the window switch on that side is temporarily connected. (i.e. the driver-side switch doesn't work without the passenger side connected)

[@MrSpongejj2000]

I was easily able to fix my broken window thanks to your video. I even ordered a new window regulator and motor assembly from your company. Came fast. Thank you!

[@Me112233]

Thanks, my Ram power window failed, and I didn't know how the thing was set up. I probably would have figured it out, but you have saved hours of time and probably helped me avoid a "glass drop" and a subsequent shatter.

[@computerspace]

Rec'd my new regulator from you guys on Tuesday for my wife's 2001 Durango R/T, installed the part last night. Your video made it super easy. Took me about 1hr being careful since I'd not done this before. Thanks again for the fast service and the great how-to video.

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[@OteroPCHS]

Excellent how-to vid, man! You have saved me $200 in repair costs. If I ever need to buy parts again for my Dodge, you folks will get the order. Thanks for posting this!

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You may want to see if one of the cables on the regulator have broke, or it the window motor gear has stripped. We carry new window regulators on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@timothycorcoran6903]

The front door drivers side window fell down when I took my 1998 Dodge Durango to the car wash. Now the window will not go back up. I took the Durango to Dodge dealer and they charged my $147.00 just for a diagnostic to determine that it needed a new regulator and they said the motor and regulator had to be changed as an assembly as the regulator can not be changed without replacing the motor also. I am not sure if that's true or not. So now the price to fix the window will be $550.00 plus the $147.00 for the diagnostic that probably took them about 30 seconds to do. I thought that was ridiculous to pay $700 dollars to change a $35.00 part so after watching this video I can see how the dealer was a total rip off. Thanks to you I can do this job my self and save over $500.00. Thank you so much.

[@timothycorcoran6191]

Update I just completed the job and it was a piece of cake for this 67 yo man thanks to your very detailed video. Don't know why I even bothered to take my car to the dealer. I should have watched your video first and I never would have. I have done a lot of mechanical work over the years but I had never worked on electric windows before somehow I thought it would be harder than it was. After watching your video I knew I could do it. Thanks so much you help a lot of people save some of their hard earned money.

[@TheClarkLogan]

Thank you thank you thank you! I order a new regulator from you guys and will be replacing it myself! You have literally saved me several hundred dollars!

[@twinoaks8844]

Saved me again brother! You just don't know how informative your videos are. I am a customer forever!

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+Twin Oaks Thank you!

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If the cables on the window regulator are stuck, you may need to free them up so that you can lower the window. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@kevindouglas8768]

My 99 Durango has one window that works. I've got 3 to do, so this video really helps. Thanks.

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+Kevin Douglas Thanks for the feedback!

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You may want to test the power going to the switch to see if there's power to it. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@jamalkhalid]

Thanks for the great instructional video. I was able to replace both driver and passenger side window regulators in less than 2 hours at 10% of the cost, what the dealer was charging for parts and labor.

[@beefboyjohn]

Thank You. It's 4 days before Christmas and money is extremely tight. I couldn't afford the $350 part & labor that I was quoted and with two little ones, we can't drive around in Winter with the window down. I'll order the part and do it myself. Thank You.!

[@MrDiablito74]

I get to do this today. My rear driver's side window regulator crapped out yesterday. Little plastic clip holding the cable in place popped out, causing the cable to unspool, and left my window down. Just picked up a new regulator this morning and will be attacking this today. What fun! Then, hopefully next week I'll have time to deal with my spongy brakes. Already checked pads and shoes, they're good. Replaced and bled the fluid. Still spongy, replaced the master cylinder, bled the cylinder, and brake lines with new fluid... still spongy. These brakes are gonna kill me. If it wasn't my daily vehicle, I wouldn't be so worried about it. But it is, and these brakes scare the hell out of me every day. And considering it's a 2001 durango, no one wants to touch it here in Northern California. 😠

[@MsCnote1984]

This was way better than a Chilton's. Thanks!!!

[@pacodejesus1950]

I do really appreciate the time you guys took to teach about installing this regulator. I got the parts and it was very simply to installed. Thanks to you. My problem has been solved.

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Thanks for yet another detailed video. Please keep them coming you are a major help for someone like me that is tired of being destroyed by shop rates

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[@kevandsue00]

I wish to thank you mike I have a 2002 durango and I used this video to replace the drivers side regulator and this was something I had not done before and with the help of thiis video I installed it myself saving about 150.00. thanks again this was very helpful.

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[@daeeast]

This video really helped me.... Thanks a lot. I'm a single mom and this was such an easy task after watching the video

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[@SmileDeeTv]

Made it so simple, and saved me a lot of time and money by doing it myself. Thanks!.

[@RhinoCable]

Thanks for the demo. Ordering next week for a 2002 Durango.

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[@tx4x486]

Awesome! Did it in about 20 minutes! Thank you so much

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[@MrLord-tn3mz]

I just installed the passenger side regulator on my '98 Durango. Would have been a whole lot harder without this video! Thank you!

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Thank you. This video saved me alot of headaches. It went very smoothly.h

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[@kryptonicloser]

Thanks a million for this video seriously one of the easiest and smoothest installs ever!!! I expected it to take me all afternoon and many curse words but didn’t take me an hour and that was even taking my time! Thanks again

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@james08diaz You may have a broken or frayed wire in the harness between the door and the body of the vehicle. I would look there to see if this is the issue.

[@thump8500]

Thanks for the vid. Made it a snap replacing all four in a 00 Durango R/T.

[@Me-tx8ce]

Very helpful for me, it took me about 2 hours but with your video I. Was able to change the window motor....so thank you very much for this video

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Thanks for watching Tanya, We're glad that this video has helped you out. If any of our viewers need to replace their window regulator we carry the one shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the USA www.1aauto.com/dodge-dakota-durango-window-regulator-front-pair/i/1awrk00008?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

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[@stuatwater2959]

Just finished my passenger side up. Thanks for the video, helped a lot.

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Thanks for helping me out today. I was able to install it in an hour. Keep up the great work.

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If you are replacing the window regulator, you can cut the wires and slowly lower the window to the correct spot so you can access the bracket holding the glass. You will need to have either someone hold the glass for you will you do this or prop up the bracket so the window doesn't come crashing down when you cut the wires.

[@charlesmusich3184]

Wow! Piece of cake! My son and I changed it out in about 15 minutes! Thank you very much for your time and expertise!. Yours sincerely, Chuck

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[@damonviolette6128]

Just changed my Regulator out after watching a video 5 times, saved a bunch of money doing it my self for 75.00 $It is a pain but to have it done I’m sure it would have been 3 or 4 times that for a shop to do it

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Thank you so much...u just saved me $300.

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@Milsher7 We currently do not have a supplier for this particular part. Your local dealer might be able to get them for you. We do carry the window regulators for your 2000 Dodge Durango, if you can't find them and end up needing one.

[@iowabowtech1]

@iowabowtech1 ok, all done. I ended up cutting the black coated vertical running cable that leads to the pulley at the top of the assembly. After that, the window eased down into place for easy bolt removal. Just be careful to support the window afterward. Worked like a champ and the whole job went smooth as butter. Thanks man!!

[@MikeRemvidas]

Glad I found this DIY ,, Thanks for posting this info.

[@BitterCoconut]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You saved me at least $150.00. Amazingly easy with your video.

[@VideoGuyInDenver4321]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Only wish your parts store was in my town. My durango has had this issue twice over 185K miles. Last time the mechanic was around $175 which I thought fair considering parts + labor. This time I did it myself for $95 (tax included and following your step by step it took me about an hour (even going back and forth from the car to your video and back). 'm wondering what made the cable snap in the first place, but never the less, May God bless you business!

[@1AAuto]

@iowabowtech1 Maybe have someone hold the window in place while you unbolt the regulator from the door. Then it might drop down enough to get at the bolts. Then you could slide the glass back up into place.

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Yes you should be able to service just the window motor on that vehicle. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@renasl]

Great video, easy to follow, and now my window works better than before.

[@gordonfreeman5036]

Great video, with you help I replaced my malfunctioning unit in about an hour. Thanks!

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[@larrypatrickjohnson]

Mission accomplished with your help. Dealer cost plus labor, 439.05, total cost after breaking a screw bracket and having to find one at the hardware store, 101.53, plus 1.5 hours of my time.

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If you remove the door panel, you should be able to push it into place by hand. You may need to place something under it to help hold it in place. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

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lol..Thanks for watching Dave.

[@leahchase2248]

Thank you Dave. Very Helpful.

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Thank you for this awesome video!

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Thanks so much, I was able to get this job done and save a bunch of cash. I'll be looking for more videos and of course your parts. Thanks!

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Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Please let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@petervilla420]

Thanks man, saved me alot of time with my durango

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Very helpful, thanks for the video!

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Thanks! Great video! Very informative! 👍👍

[@1AAuto]

@iowabowtech1 You could probably try that. Just have a friend or someone help hold the window up so that it doesn't crash down on you.

[@clintredux]

Excellent, useful video. All I would add is be sure to place the cables on the door side of the regulator, and make sure to transfer the bottom window track from the old regulator bracket if necessary. This took me a little head scratching and hard staring when trying to figure out why window would only go up part way and jam.

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Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Will keep that suggestion in mind. Please let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

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If theres some type of clip or tab holding it in place, once that's removed you should be able to take it apart.

[@CoolHandDuke5056]

Worked great! Exactly as you demonstrated in your video. Thanks for saving me $$.

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You would have to test the connection coming out of the switch itself to see if you are getting power when the switch is triggered.

[@duckhunt2712]

thx for taking time to show

[@Matt-rj4gz]

I would like to thanks you for this video. One thing I would change is that my 98 Dodge Durango had its regulator broken in the up position. To get the window in the down position I had to cut a cable that was just out of sight within the door. The cable was tough to cut so get a good tool. Thanks again.

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[@stunnasam21]

Wish I would've thought of that. I took a 1" hole saw to the inside of the door to.get to the bolt. Its still behind the splash shield so oh well...

[@waltergunter6576]

Fumbled my way thru an '03 job. Wish I had seen this first.

[@h23sirlude]

great tip on painter tape. I use suction cups. but painter tape can be handy for diyer.

[@jonathanschubert9052]

thanks for the vid really helped

[@callanelly86]

Thank you , good video really helped. My husband and we save money , thank you very much

[@ofeliachavez8274]

thanks you video helped me on my 03 Dodge Durango

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Glad to hear it! Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them: goo.gl/4A4Vyx We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US.

[@1AAuto]

You may need to loosen the cables if they are keeping the window jambed in the up position. Sometimes this will happen if a cable breaks.