4 hours ago Jo asked ... How to engage clutch on old sewing machine to engage needle?    |    Jacky asked ... Miele Vacuum cleaner?    |    Ben asked ... Toyota Yaris French or Japanese?    |    Andy asked ... How can I mend my MacAlistair 450w hedge trimmer?    |    Felix asked ... Hitachi vt-m70em?    |    Click here to ask your question

drivers window sounds like its come off it's clips or whatever holds it in?

drivers window sounds like it's come off it's clips or whatever holds it in. motor works but makes horrible noise as it's obviously not pulling window up/down. what is likely problem & how do i fix this. i can slide window up & down if i open door & place a hand on each side of window & pull it up/down. i don't know a lot about cars but i'm mechanically-minded & have more tools than god!
dave., February 2011
You do not mention the car make or model...

When this happened on my Golf (twice) the winding gear had broken with repeated stress.

The mechanism without the drive motor sits on a metal plate - cost about £50. I got a mobile car lock-smith to supply the parts and repair mine for another 50 on top.

It took him about an hour each time...

The Haynes manual gave details...

Peccavi, February 2011