# Driver side door power window makes grinding noise & will not raise

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-door-power-window-makes-grinding-noise-will-not-raise/36317>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chrysler, windows\
**Created:** [September 8, 2009, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-door-power-window-makes-grinding-noise-will-not-raise/36317 "2009-09-08T16:37:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![DCMitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@DCMitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DCMitch)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-door-power-window-makes-grinding-noise-will-not-raise/36317/1 "2009-09-08T16:37:41Z")

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What do I need to do to fix it? I can’t figure out how to remove the trim panel to investigate it.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-door-power-window-makes-grinding-noise-will-not-raise/36317/2 "2009-09-08T17:15:18Z")

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It sounds like the cable drum for the motor/window regulator is stripped out.

To remove the door panel:

> Using a \*trim stick, pry off the courtesy light from door panel and unplug/remove it.

> If equipped, remove door assist handle/door cup pull.

> Remove screw cover from switch panel. remove screws from switch panel and remove switch panel.

> If equipped, with \*trim stick, remove seat/mirror switch.

> Remove screw securing door trim to door panel behind door handle.

> Disconnect the clips that secure the bottom and side of the panel to the door by pulling the panel away from the door.

> Tilt the top of the panel away from the door to gain access to the door handle latch rod.

> Disengage the clip that secures the rod to the door handle.

> Seperate the rod from the door handle.

> Remove the door panel.

\*Trim Stick: A flat bladed plastic tool used to remove panels/bezels from interior components without causing damage.

Tester