2000 Concorde

Seems as though the driver's side window won't move any more. The car has
40K on it and we are going to sell it. Would this cost a lot to fix? Is it
something we can do ourselves? Or, considering we are not the best of
mechanics, should we just go to a dealer?

Thanks!

Rich

 

Rich,

That is a fairly common problem on the LH vehicles.

I just happen to have an extra motor/regulator assy. sitting in my
garage due to replacing the driver's door in my '99 Concorde (identical
to MY2000) with one from a salvage yard. I only used the shell of the
salvage door and transferred the guts from my original accident-damaged
door into it, so I have the guts (including motro/regulator) from the
totally undamaged salvage door. I had to apply power to the motor of
the salvage door to lower the window during the disassembly process, so
I know that it works.

Look at the clue in my signature to create my e-mail address from the
munged one that shows above and e-mail me if you are interested. I will
sell it to you cheaper than the best discount dealer pricing, comparable
to what a salvage yard would charge, maybe a little less, and I've done
the work of removing it.

If you are a relatively competent DIY'er (say, if you do your own oil
changes and brake jobs), you could handle it. If not, you could still
buy the part and have your mechanic put it in for little $$.

Bill Putney
(to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with "x")

 

Oh - one other thing before we (I) assume that the window lift motor is
bad: These cars are also known for problems with the window sticking to
the door frame gasket at the top. I never had that or the motor problem
with my Concorde, but a lot of 300M's have the problem (same door
AFAIK). Someone can post how to break the glass loose from the gasket
if that is the problem (or do a google search on this ng - it's been
posted several times before).

Also, there is a slight possibility that the window switch or related
connectors are loose or corroded. All three problems (sticking gasket,
bad motor/regulator, intermitent or loose electricals) are not unheard
of with these cars (windows are a weak point in their design).

I would hate to see you replace the motor if that's not the problem -
but if you rule out the other two possible causes, then it is very
likely (almost certainly) a bad motor.

Bill Putney
(to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with "x")

 

Thanks Bill. I'll try the sticking window thing first this weekend, then
look at the connections. If it looks like I have to replace the motor, I'll
give you a note.

Appreciate your help!

Rich