Who Would Have Thought! 2007 Libby....

[mkarns02]

I suffered the dreaded failed window regulator the other day in my driver's side front door!

I ordered a new complete regulator online for around $40.

After disassembling the door to replace it I found it wouldn't work.

To my amazement I found out there are two types of regulators that were used, one with a "ball" and one with a "hole".

Of course I got the wrong one and the correct one goes for over $125....

So, beware to all who suffer the dreaded window falling into the door. Make sure you get the correct part before replacing it!

:thumbsdown:

 

[uss2defiant]

the whole window regulator or just the plastic window clip?
if your regulator is still working just replace the window clip. aftermarket ones are all metal now.

 

[mkarns02]

Motor gave out.....

 

[profdlp]

Motor gave out.....

That stinks...

 

[ozone000]

the whole window regulator or just the plastic window clip?
if your regulator is still working just replace the window clip. aftermarket ones are all metal now.

I could only find metal ones for the pre-2/25/06 version. Will that work? It appears to be the only change in the system.

My window goes off balance and "sticks". I've tried lubricating it, but I think this plastic piece isn't holding it right.

 

[uss2defiant]

check whether you have the metal pin tab that holds the glass in place correctly.

Sorry, I can't comment on whether a replacement for the earlier year would work.

 

[ozone000]

If there is supposed to be a piece that holds the glass to the plastic by inserting through the hole in the glass then I can tell you now that it is missing. Having one there would help tremendously.

 

[uss2defiant]

here. use this as a reference
Steiger Performance - Liberty Window Regulator Spotter's Guide

it may have popped out if it wasn't installed correctly in the first place.
check the bottom of the door for it.

 

[profdlp]

Those are very helpful pictures. My 2007 has the "hole" style. I think I got lucky when I ordered my little bit of plastic since I got the right one.

 

[ozone000]

Huh...says the hole is not compatible with the original style, but I can't for the life of me see why not. Maybe it's compatible with a window with some duct tape covering the hole? :insane:

 

[jja]

Here's a good description of the two versions with pics - AutoandArt.com - 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty Window Regulator Repair Kit Application Guide. They are incompatible. To make things even worse some of the 06-07 KJs have 05 regulators installed together with 05 style windows. There's a sticker on the door of these if a dealership did the change.